Discussion of the replacement of the compania Franca de Voluntarios de Cataluna headed by Sola with an unidentified troop headed by Alberni. Some of the men already in either troop wanted to leave so there is discussion of recruiting more. Ff.137 is chart which tracks the comings and goings (to the Hospital, as deserters, etc.) of the men of the compania Franca de Voluntarios de Cataluna. (S. Langmack may 1990)

Documents concerning violent fever contracted by soldiers at Espiritu Santo. Fearing an epidemic that would cripple Spanish forces during critical campaign against insurrection, Arredondo petitions virrey for immediate medical attention. Suspects that illness introduced by Indians crossing from U.s. territory. Includes fascinating inventory of medicines ordered for treatment. (A. Tukey, October 1988)

Letter from Herrera informing Onesimo that the fever has returned to Pilon, Linares and Salinas causing deaths and illness, fears that the disease may spread more rapidly due to hot Weather climate; presence of druggist in Cadereyta had prompt effect in terms of the illness; in Linares a junta de caridad was established to help fund the costs of treating the sick; Rio acknowledging orders to communicate the status of disease in his college of Guadalupe; Garrido responding affirmatively to virrey's plea for help from mission personnel in aiding those areas suffering from disease commits his colegio Apostolico de pachuca in this effort; letter mentioning plea to real padre custodio del tampico in regards to providing assistance in combating disease; Calleja relating to virrey that he has received correspondence from governors in areas that for the most part say that the disease has abated substantially; Yrart responding to Calleja that he has not been able to compile the list of those affected by disease that Calleja requested because the justicias have not provided him with lists he needs; letter mentioning how the disease has struck especially hard in Cadereyta, plans to have medicine available for free, Linares had the good fortune of having a French doctor in area when disease struck and he was able to assist people stricken, in fact was detained in area until his work was completed. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Herrera agrees with doctors that it is bad idea to send medicine into towns and have general population administer the medicine themselves because the likelihood is that they will not take it, asking those affected to travel to Monterrey to receive medicine for free is not feasible, the epidemic has abated in Monterrey; have characterized this epidemic as spring fever called pleurecia inflamatoria bastarda, no general cure applicable depends on the individual; letter from Duran informing virrey that he has received news of the epidemic and is prepared to take measures that are called for by the competent individuals; acknowledgement of above letter from the virrey; doctors mentioned earlier agree that reports of headaches that turn into body pains is too general for them to distribute medicine to distant towns, need more exact description of the symptoms; letter from Yrart (or Ysart) that epidemic in Nuevo Santander has abated somewhat, use of medicines proposed by doctors would be of little use since local population has tradition of using traditional botanical medicines; letter to Duran from Martinez and two doctors informing that epidemic has not been felt to any great degree in San Fernando because it has a Hospital and pharmacy. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Concerns the outbreak of an epidemic of malignant fevers that was expected to subside once winter started, in some towns the sickness has killed off one fourth of the population; mentions report submitted by Calleja that deals with the political economic aspect of this problem, advises junta provisional be established for purpose of enacting measures which would allow funding to be made available for medicines, this letter signed by members of the real tribunal y audencia de la contaduria maior de Cuentas; letter requests information on the state of the illness in terms of the number of people currently suffering and at what stage is the sickness, public funds are made available for the fight against the epidemic; expressing concern that the cost of fighting epidemic not be borne soley by public funds; mention of junta provisional which will set out the ways the public funds will be spent on this problem; information that will be acquired by Calleja, type of illness, its origen, method of cure, aid that would be helpful; mentions the reluctance of some people to take medicines that they are familiar with; specific example of 3 people who would not take the medicine, would only take liquid forms that they were familiar with and which were narcotic, attributes this fanaticism with exotic medicines to the Europeans living in the area. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Ship chaplain appointed. Cargo lists of food supply for ship la Princesa. Large numbers of navy officers suffering from illness (fever). Discussion of wage reimbursements and salary increases. Lists of salaries paid in 1778. Shipment lost near Culiacan. Letters from navy personnel complaining of bad working conditions.

Officials Charged with desertion in times of war. Request for money for Cartegena to Guatemala voyage. Areche left San Diego in route to Acapulco. Juan Garcia ship surgeon. List of ports passed in route. Hiring of ship servants discussed. Santiago stopped in San Blas for provisions. Requests for Paquebot San Carlos to leave San Blas. Juan Beas accused of killing Juan Cardenas. Request to move from San Blas to Acapulco because port was cleaner and more comfortable. Cargo in weapons. Wages of Naval personnel discussed. Pedro Yzaquirre and other officers contracted illness on vessel. Martinez accused of misconduct.

Letters concerning accusations of misconduct on the part of Joseph Nunez. Accused of mismanagement of position as real hacienda clerk. Threatened to burn home and harm wife. Excessive alcohol consumption. Doctor's statement declaring Nunez's actions the result of symptoms of venereal disease. (K. Mckaston, March 1990)

Letter requesting permission for Lopez to take a months leave from work in order to recover from an illness. Letter from a doctor confirming illness. Permission from Eliza for Lopez to seek medical attention in Guadalajara. Lopez diagnosed as suffering from scurvy. Scurvy symptoms listed. Lopez's condition worsened. Request to extend leave granted. (K. Mckaston, March 1990)

Discusses Cazorla's illness and Ripperda's decision to let him rest for some days. (M. Vasquez, February 1988)