Cachupin meets with Comanche leaders after sending them Comanche women prisoners as ambassadors of peace prior to Comanches-Spanish peace talks; Cachupin relays scenario of negotiation with Comanches in which he lays down the rules to them, they mention previous governors' atrocities against them, and he promises such things will happen no more; very interesting document. (D. J. McClelland, January 1989)

Ff.117-119 concern Maria Lopez' request that her Brother Pedro inherit position as guard of aqueduct of Guadalupe, formerly held by her Husband Jose Arellano, now deceased (her signed letter to viceroy included, 1809). Ff.120-121, letter from Bentura Arellano (Father of Jose) asking that his other son Gabriel be given same job; apparently granted (1770). Another letter from 1809 states that Pedro was appointed, then fired for poor service, and replaced by Huerta. Ff.128-130 unrelated, concern putting up guard rails along sidewalk in Mexico City to keep carriages from running over pedestrians. (A. Dean, September 1989)

Order to Loyola, Ugarte, intendientes of Arizpe, Durango, Potosi and real tribunal de cuentos that soldiers be reimbursed for arms, equipment and mounts lost in battle; 8 peso monthly pension to mothers, widows (Cardenas, Xaramillo) of soldiers killed in battle. Correspondence between Flores, Belaunzaran and Hernandez de Alva re transfer Indian women suffering from escorbuto (scurvy) from Casa de Recogidas to Hospital de naturales. Discusses number infected, measures taken to stem spread, costs. (J. Higgins, March 1989)

Account of manner in which Collera de Apaches is to be if attacked while in transit. Census of Apache prisoners and troops under Enderica's command. Discusses prisoners to be picked up enroute; Indian deaths in prison; educability of Apache children captured under age 7; restriction of future women hospitalized at San Juan de Dios; Apache dead by suicide, soldiers, illness or left with citizens due to illness (J. Higgins, March 1989)

Barrutia and Rivera communicate with virrey concerning drought in Nueva Vizcaya and resulting Indian hostilities; solutions to problems with Indians discussed ultimately concluding with need for elimination; salaries of and number of soldiers needed in presidios debated; various Indian and Spanish atrocities recounted in general manner to illustrate need for decisive offensive action against Indians; question of number of presidios worth maintaining in region discussed; eventual orders issued by virrey concerning above. (D. J. McClelland, January , 1988)

In response to viceroy's request, Verger makes suggestions in 22 parts for physical and spiritual development of missions. says new missions should be delayed until older ones are firmly established with sufficient arms and military protection. Must grow food for all mission and presidio residents. Storage and distribution should never be left to Indians. nor should be left to caudillos and capitans since after Jesuit expulsion California example shows they destroy missions. Under priests' control more churches built, more ornaments retained, larger harvests collected. says some form of punishment is necessary because Indians will abuse and steal property without it. Indians should be treated fairly and paid a salary. Describes daily masses and visits to sick and widowed. Discusses corn, bean, lentil crops, weekly rations and duties of women. Discusses also Indian jobs, products and locations of trade. Discusses differences between present conditions and those of Conquistadores. Relates difficulties with jefes who replace hardworkers with incompetents. References to decree by Valero ordering military protection for missions. Discusses power struggle between military and missionary. Verger claims arms are not needed for conversion, only evangelical preaching. (M. Dannemiller March 1988)

Concerns the response of governors and capitans of presidios to the viceroy's instructions for a new method of government. Contains a complete list of governors to receive the report. Comments on use of the method as pertains to the missions of Texas. Describes the condition of missions and the relations with Indians. Descriptions of religious routines, prayer, teaching, baptisms and weekly religious activities. Relates new year's process of election of governor, mayor and sheriff. Concerns economic conditions and mission sustenance crops of corn, beans, cotton and cana de Castilla. There was an abundance of cattle (bovine, ovine and caprine) but lacking equine due to frequent attacks. Cotton cloth, ponchos and blankets were made in missions. Contains detailed description of mission life, men and women's duties as well as wardrobe of converts and Elite. Suggestions made for improvements by example such as increasing Spanish populations to serve as examples of culture, government, industry and civil harmony. Authors offer the missions under their administration as examples and describe older methods which have served their development. Under Menchaca, necessities are kept and equally distributed in the missions and used to maintain troops. All administrators feel current system of government to be effective.

Ignacia Maria Guifas author of many detailed letters to the viceroy concerning her deceased husbands pension. She wrote that her Husband was due a promotion and requested that it be granted. She said that her Husband was not given fair treatment by his fellow and Superior officers. He threatened to report extortion and failure to pay taxes (Diezmos) to the viceroy. He made many enemies. Larrangan and Tuburcia attempted to kill Guifas with a glass of aguardiente containing poison. He went mad for eight days. Wife attempted to make antidote.

Guifas wrote several letters to the viceroy complaining of Younger officers being promoted over him. Francisco Lazaya promoted to second alfarez. Guifas describes in detail the military careers of his Father, Jose Manuel Guifas, and his Brother. Guifas' Father was a leader in the conquest of Nueva Tamaulipas. Two sargents, with less experience, were promoted over Guifas. Guifas threatened to retire if no action was taken. Guifas wrote of same problems to gobernador Diego Savaga. Viceroy sends letter recommending that Guifas receive the next available promotion. Letters from fellow officers stating Guifas unworthy of promotion. Guifas writes several letters to viceroy explaining his recent illness. Detailed physical description of Guifas. Testimony from Manuel lornos concerning military conduct of Guifas and fellow soldiers. Guifas received bloodletting treatment for his illness. Guifas' captain Mungier reported that Guifas had stolen military livestock. Guifas suspicious that his captain and wife are having a liaison. Guifas wrote letter to viceroy accusing the captain of misconduct and denied the charges of extortion. Guifas wrote that captain had conspired to kill him. Guifas blinded due to illness. Wrote requesting overdue promotion and disability due to blindness. Requested permission to go to Mexico to be cured of illness. Wrote concerning financial problems. Guifas inherited land and five slaves upon mothers death. Juan de Sosaya gained control of Guifas' land. Land planted in Maguey. Sosaya producing Mezcal and selling for 20 pesos per barrel. Guifas wanted action taken to regain control of land. (K. Mccaston, September 1989)

Yanes took over Jaumave and followed general's orders to change measures of corn. It was found that Rios calvillos, who Ran Jaumave before Yanes took over, had used bad judgment in buying corn badly needed to aid Villas of San Carlos and San Nicolas de la Croix. Autos and declaraciones are individual's accounts (for example, the muleteers who transported the corn). (S. Langmack October 1989)