(A. Tukey, August 1988)

Autos of residencia against Bustillos y Zevallos by edict of king and ordered by viceroy to comply with laws which investigates administration of governor at end of his term. Investigation is by governor Sandobal questioning all personnel involved with administration under Bustillo and Indian heads and people at large in province. Also lists of documents, inventories of arms and stores issued to province under governor's care. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Royal order decreed stating that 'limosnas' to be used in 'rescate de cautivos'; administrative missives. (L. Kerr, February 1989)

Concerns the contributions of each locality to the general area in the context of items such as Diezmos; orders military communications between Rosario and the fiscal de la real hacienda; traces the transfer of silver between different municipalities in the area because of need; letter from fiscal stating that in his assessment the localities are self sufficient and that in case of need they should establish the proper tax. Examines in particular the finances of Chihuahua and Arispe, describing the distribution of assets among the different municipalities in the province, points to need of better administration of funds in the area of distribution as evidenced by the surplus that Chihuahua experienced in 1793, measures articulated to better administer the drafts being written by ministers and their communication to intendente, details about drafts written and their examination by the junta Superior; long letter by the comandante general of Provincias Internas underscoring the urgent need of the provincias of Arispe and Chihuahua. (O. Velez, November 1989)

Index which concerns the request by sargents, and other soldiers that land be distributed to them in San Rafael de Croix in a manner similar to the rest of the colony, mention of needing to research information on the establishment of the town in 1777; index which concerns judicial proceeding against Borrego for killing Gonzales, later release of the prisoner; index which concerns the case against Lorenzo Leal for insubordination, later pardon of individual of prisoner; letter which describes classification of documents relating to Indian gratifications; an index of quadernos 1-10 that discuss; request by Ugalde for goods to give Indians involves salary of Montanez; how gratificaciones were used in Besar to open the way for the control of Texas and New Mexico, the reimbursement of cost of gratificaciones, review of gratification costs incurred by Munoz and Pacheco, costs incurred due to Comanches, examination of accounts by various officials and the finding of a direct path from Santa Fe to San Antonio Besar, remaining entries cover similar matters under command of Nava, the years represented in this index are 1786-1792. (O. Velez, November 1989)

Concerns Pena's letter explaining how while working for secretaria de comandancia he was imprisoned on orders from Emparan, asking that partial salary be paid to him so he can pay off debts that he acquired and could not pay while in prison, refers back to annual salary disbursed into the cuenta de Paz y guerra as a source of requested money; prison being explained in later letter as detainment suffered when he was sent to Valle de Santa Rosa to deliver files, 4 months without receiving salary, salary eventually suspended; letter from conde de Revilla Gigedo advising that Pena get the amount he requested for the sustenance of himself and his family; Gutierres de la Cueva disburses the funds to Pena; last document in this Series refers to the dates in which the quaderno being abstracted was sent to various officials and why. (O. Velez, October 1989)

As required by viceroy, Barri submits accounts. Sent on Goleta Sonora. Details provided on contributors to final report which addresses problem of losses to royal treasury due to careless control of metals in province. expediente contains copy of Galvez' 1768 instructions and subsequent ordinances for control and reporting methods. Barri discusses difficulties of cooperation and trust of his subordinates. Viceroy orders him to Mexico for review and removes him from post while audit in progress. Barri claims innocence, poverty; complains of hardship of post, difficulty and cost of travel to Mexico. (j.m.johnson, June 1989)

Governor Diaz de Hortega threatens 500 peso fine if Ayuntamiento continues to refuse election results; summary of laws concerning election of Alcaldes; cedula requires installation of military officials with back pay; some unrelated documents concerning military appointments; Hortega certifies election in Chihuahua; very repetitive, many copies. (p. Coyle, December 1989)

Series of documents concerning change in Naval command due to death of contador and requesting permission to anchor in the port of Veracruz. Correspondence asking the viceroy to appoint a new contador for the San Pedro de Alcantara so that it can get underway. Letters concerning Monterde's promotion, his transfer to Spain and his request for passports to take his family with him. Correspondence concerning payment of ships crew includes a detailed accounting of sales of Plata during trip from San Blas to Vercruz and what money was used for. (S. Tisdale, October 1989)

Series of documents concerning voyage of Goleta Valdez from San Blas to Acapulco. Correspondence about storm which delayed arrival in Acapulco, also problems with the Piloto's illness during the voyage along with Naval inquiries about the diario of the Piloto not being completed and inefficiency of reporting procedures (1-17); correspondence requesting permission to build a Wall around a Naval casement in San Blas to protect it from fires which seem to be prevalent in the surrounding mountains; includes construction contract and budget (18-23). Series of documents concerning voyage of the ship San Pedro de Alcantara from Cadiz to Veracruz includes inventory of supplies with values; correspondence deals with arrangements for pick up and delivery of supplies (24-43). (S. Tisdale, September 1989)