Correspondence in which Urresti communicates news worthy of virrey's attention, concerning missions under his command, at nearby mission, suspected by Urresti of only seeking relief from viral epidemic decimating nation, Piedracitos request same at other mission, duplicitous intentions suspected also, quiet, peaceful behavior of Indians at another mission noted, participation in 'cosecha de Frutos' also peaceful, military skirmishes along Rio Blanco involving Indians discussed, establishment of 'las Pazes' per virrey's 'mandato'; letters from virrey commenting on, commending, actions taken by Urresti, approving request by interim governor of Coahuila for 50 soldiers, ordering that silver, though in 'corta cantidad', continue to be mined at Yguana, informing of 'insultos' from siguis(?); letter concerning 'quadernos' containing information on Munoz y Villavicencio's conduct in office. (L. Kerr, December 1988)

Correspondence concerning: index of letters included; discovery of new mines, metals, silver, flooding of various mines, damages incurred; lack of arms and soldiers along frontera, effect upon countering of Indian attacks, tranquility of Chichimecas, many of whom had converted; debate over sending soldiers to missions to ensure la quietud y custodia of the Indians; reviews by Ussel y Guimbarda of military conditions and salaries, military relations with Indians, mining. (L. Kerr, November 1988)

Documents concerning claim by Arredondo that management of Hospital de pobres de Monterrey is responsibility of vicepatrono (Arredondo), and not of Obispo de Monterrey. Arredondo bases case on Series of historical precedents regarding jurisdictional disputes between comandante general and cabildo eclesiastico. Folios 127-139 consist of exceptionally detailed inventory of Hospital, including surgical and pharmaceutical instruments, glassware, medicines, ointments, and descriptions of Hospital rooms, Hospital chapel, and morgue. (A. Tukey, November 1988)

(S. Gibbs, September 1987)

(S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Author praises Mendinuta's prudence in avoiding Cumanches; remarks that only by maintaining peace can missionary work be completed. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)

Concerns delivery of food supplies to presidio de Loreto. Assignment of Combon as priest on ship Princesa, and Loera as priest for Acapulco. Letters concerning appointment of navigators. Arteaga asks permission to temporary live in Agualulco in order to better solve health problems. Warning of English ships commanded which are said to be in Costas meridionales, Golfo de Bengala, and Acapulco; a warning message is said to be sent to Monterrey, and California in order to be prepared. Concerns expenditures to make ship repairs. (R. Gomez, may 1989)

Discusses search for inhabitants of disbanded presidio de los Adaes. Mentions need for a military group and a priest. Notes free commerce between French and Indians from naciones del Norte. (M. Vasquez, March 1988)

Correspondence concerning negligence of captain of presidio del Passo del Norte; discussion of who is to be chosen as priest for Cuellar's expedition, Sotto mayor finally chosen, also Casay chosen to go as doctor of expediton; mention of uniforms and provisions for expediton; documents discussing back-payment of salaries to Munoz' troops; appointment of Galvez, Bezerril and Cuellar's Brother as captains of first, second and third companies respectively; also document showing situation of such companies. Cuellar denies intention of taking soldiers from troops in Sacramento and peace overtures by two Indian captains to captain of Janos. Letter explaining money given to Cavedes from funds of Propios from Saltillo and mention of negligence in management of those funds. Account of depressing state of troops in Julimes and Zerrogordo, and suggestion by Cuellar that captains not be payed their salaries. (M. Vasquez, July 1988)

Correspondence concerning: complaint about lack of generosity of Jesuits in providing horses and trip made by Cuellar to Durango and Chihuahua; also necessity to appoint priest to missions of Sinaloa, Durango and Sonora; detailed description of several attacks by Indians and urgent need to train men in order to create solid troop in Chihuahua, also detailed account of mismanagement of funds in Chihuahua and of profits made from smelting of silver. Correspondence with town council on commerce and mines of Chihuahua regarding need of aid in money, personnel, weapons, and provisions to pursue war against Indian enemies, detailed account of assumed costs of such war for a year. Discussion of transference of official and his detachment from Agua Nueva to Chihuahua. (M. Vasquez, May 1988)