Letters concerning destinations, nomination of Naval officers, and priests for ships el Paquebot, el Principe and San Carlos, bound for presidios of Monterrey, and San Diego. In a letter dated August, 1779, it states that war has been declared on the nacion britanica. (R. Gomez, October 1988)

Documents concerning fernandinos missionaries shipwrecked when sailing in fragata galga. They were taken to Isla Guadalupe and then to puerto Rico where 5 died. The documents state el Fondo Piadoso de las misiones de California must support the pension expenditures given to missionaries instead of real hacienda. (R. Gomez, October 1988)

Interest in establishing salt warehouse. Castaways from English schooner. Concerns orders for 29 soldiers of company of San Sabas, military administration, viceroy's receipt of news. Concerns conduct of Tobar and other inhabitants. Tobar resigns. Concerns Apache hostilities and use of soldiers. (L. L. Woodward, April 1988)

Various documents and letters concerning Tobar's resignation as capitain of regiment of Bahia and appointment of Cazorla as his successor. Cazorla, as new capitain, complains about slowness of postal service, reports on injured soldiers due to war with Indians. Various documents related to his arrival in Bahia. Special report on Lazo's injury and inability to keep his post as second lieutenant, asks for indemnity and resigns. Cazorla informs of survey done on rivers south of Bahia to See about presence of English, and asks for boat to continue survey. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)

Correspondence concerning hold up of salt in Bahia and necessity of bringing it from somewhere else, also request by Tovar to retire for some months due to illness and accusation of Ripperda's pretentions regarding peace with Indians and his lack of assistance to Tobar. Copies of correspondence between Indians around Rosario and Guadalajara; organization of Mariscada and payment to soldiers; mention of building of church and complaints by Tovar of not receiving enough men or artillery to fight Indians. Extract of letter by Tovar request for gunpowder and men. Note mentioning documents found inside English ship. Request for a person to map islands denied and approval of freedom given to two prisoners. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)

Letter concerning military appointments. Summary of letters death of alzazua; ineptitude of Trevino; recommendaton of Benitez, de Lazo, and Martinez for military appointments; complains about lack of gunpowder; detention of Soto Vermudez; detailed description of murders committed by Indians and their pursuit near Bejar; proposition to free two prisoners; complaint about lack of provisions and high cost of maize; French, English and German shipwrecked on coast of Bahia. Letter stating importance of watching English for they might settle in Culebra and Puerco islands. (M. Vasquez, may, 1988)

Government of Bexar will be subject to intendencia of San Luis and Martinez Pacheco will carry out offices concerning Ramos de real hacienda y guerra. Discussion of contraband taken into Texas from Luisiana. Discussion of introduction of papers from France and of people from Luisiana to Texas. Mentions Apache raids and describes terrain between Bexar and Rio Grande. Acknowledgement of receipt of document discussing management and collection of Media anate. Recommendation to Pacheco to listen to projects proposed by Dupont in order to maintain peace with naciones del Norte. Warning not to allow foreigners without special permission. Mention of attack against Apaches by Nogalde. Mention of census taken of Bexar. Detailed description of crimes and arrest of two Taovayas and a guachita. Mention of foreign ships on coast of Bexar. (M. Vasquez, April 1988)

Discussion of establishment of junta de justicia related to tobacco contraban. Mention of Malte who has gone to Texas to collect bills and finance church of Bucareli, also inhabitants of Bucareli ask for a priest. Various letters giving detailed description of shipwreck of French brigantine. Discussion of losses suffered by fire in presidio del Orquizac. Petition by Cazorla for title of lieutenant general. (M. Vasquez, April 1988)

Series of documents dealing with stipends and sinodos. Postal service connecting los Alamos. Virrey asks for letters summary and indexes. Notice of diaries on expedition. Index of representaciones from governor to virrey. Report on Indians attack. Report on trip to Carrizal. Description of Indian lifestyle and food. Priest narrate his work as part of a military campaign. Notice on implementation of real derecho de tributo. Military official reinstated. Visit to presidios of fronteras and Terrenate. Relief of military official. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Administrative correspondence which briefly discuss following from mining, papel sellado, bulas and inventory. Ff. 160-163 list war expenses and summary statement. Other documents deal with crop planting and irrigation for Seris; transportation of mules to California by the Paquebot la Concepcion; mining regulations; provisions for Seris and Sibubapas; establishment of a postal system for province; revenue from tobacco. F. 171 is Superior orders received by Corbalan from the viceroy for November - December , 1773. Ff. 181-182 are representations directed to viceroy by intendente for December , 1773 to February, 1774. Viceroy advised that Corbalan will travel to Rio Hiaqui to resolve Bucareli for March 1774. (J. M. Johnson, March 1988)