Series of letters by capitan Rodriguez to viceroy concerning various presidial affairs -- mission activity, mission Indians, and enemy Indians (ff. 11-13, 16, 18). Responses intermingled with and often interrupting letters. Other topics concern Sesma seeking election as governor of Coahuila, introduction of bulas in province, salaries of soldiers (ff. 20-21), condition of road and climate (ff.4, 23-24). Much discussion on indios barbaros and how to deal with them. Index of documents and letters from 1769 (ff.26-27); describes contents. Information on military campaigns, supplies, number of troops, and participation by mission Indians. Rosters of presidial troops and volunteers, including names, ranks, weapons and supplies (animals) in their possession (ff. 39-43). Rosters divided among troops from presidio of Santa Rosa, Monclova, Pueblo de San Francisco, San Bernardo de la Candela, dragones de Monterrey, Milicianos de Monterrey. List from presidio of Santa Rosa of troops and their weapons (ff 44). Discussion about commercial activities, including that with the English and El Paso del Norte. Letter on ff. 60-61 contains information on several Indian groups and missions, Indian activities (including crimes), conversion to catholicism, and location of some presidios and Parajes. (S. Fiederlein, 2-11-87)

Incomplete and faded request for decision on what to do about a runaway Indian, Joseph Miguel, who left mission of San Antonio de Balero with his wife and family. Appears to be involved with disrupting Indian nations of north to keep them from ratifying a peace treaty. (T. Cederstrom, October 1986)

Budgets and Memorias (presidio financial reports) from all Alta California presidios elaborating supplies on hand, supplies needed by church and provisions to be imported from New Spain. Other documents list soldiers, including imbalidos and number in each rank. Changes in status are detailed for payrolls. D. Deeds (1977), (J. M. Johnson, November 1986).

Death of captain Rodriguez of California presidios noted and preparations made to transfer control to Ormaechea. Cost of making audit reported and funds requested. Brief discussion of state of Rodriguez' accounts. Ferrer requests payment for his conducting audit. (S. Fiederlein, 12-4-86)

Discourse concerning procurement, shipment of Cannon to presidios of Nueva Vizcaya. Contains documents regarding size, methods of care and operation of small Cannon (Pedreros). (J. H. Ochs, March 1988)

Series of letters between Ugarte y Loyola and virrey conde de Galvez discussing orders from Cavallero de Croix, Former virrey to set up contract for military supplies; letters from Ugalde discussing needs of troops of Provincias Internas and manner in which to select merchants; two merchants compared for possible contract. (D. J. McClelland, September 1987)

Borica commissioned by Ugarte y Loyola to lead in-depth investigation into contract of 1788-1792 with Guizarnotegui. Contains very detailed tables of sales to troops and presidios, prices of goods and freight; consultation with expert merchants and customers regarding quality of provisions; verdict that Guizarnotegui is following contract; complaints by customers proven unfounded; includes character evaluations of Guizarnotegui and receipts. (D. J. McClelland, September 1987)

Series of letters between Ugarte y Loyola and real hacienda discussing contract with Guizarnotegui and state of funds of Chihuahuan treasury; further request for 40,000 pesos by Guizarnotegui to provide goods for troops in 1790; concludes with extremely detailed chart of prices and expenditures by Guizarnotegui in 1788 on said contract. (D. J. McClelland, September 1987).

(D. J. McClelland, September 1987)

(D. J. McClelland, September 1987)