Concerns payment for '55 carabinas de Seis recamaras' constructed by Vecino per commission by virrey, who Dies soon after; Cuenta of the 55 'carabinas' and other items submitted by Vecino; various letters stating that less than 55 received, that Vecino's Bill exorbitant, that other 'maestros' were to assist; sworn testimony from Vecino and 'maestro' Flores regarding legitimacy of deal, that virrey in fact commissioned 55 'carabinas' at 100 pesos each, etc.; determined after investigation that 55 ordered, but at 89 pesos each, agree to compensate Vecino but not full amount initially requested; experts testify to excellent quality of weapons; correspondence from 1791-2 in which location and condition of weapons sought, as they disappeared following transactions of 1787, 53 found, never used, plan formulated to contact Vecino about 2 missing 'carabinas', which are found, ending debate. (L. Kerr, February 1989)