Letter from gobernador of Monterrey requesting advice from virrey in the matter of the new colonization in Nuevo Santander and how long he will have to support Escandon's explorations. Detailed information from Escandon for virrey concerning the population of Nuevo Santander, how the esquadras are functioning to protect the villages, and how many capitanes, sargentos and Soldados there are in the new colony. Marques Altamira answers for the virrey supporting Escandon. In folio 293 Escandon refers to behavior of Indians as indios (Hasta aora no reducidos) incomparablemente Mucho Mas aguerridos, astutos, agiles, y obstinados, con la continuada frequente practica de Sus invaciones y asaltos en las haciendas (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Letters from Indians complaining to virrey about how they are suffering from the continuous attacks of Escandon's soldiers. The Indians also mention that the only person that is helping them is Dona Resendi. The Indians want to stop the policia economica y christiana. They also provide examples of how they have been fighting in favor of the king of Spain when they, the Indians, attacked English ships. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Autos from Mecos Indians complaining that they are mistreated by the Spaniards and request protection from virrey. He orders an investigation from both the authorities of Monterrey and the mission, and wants sworn testimony and without delay. The investigation is focused only on the land of the Indians but not on who is mistreating them. Stated on folio 168 is desde su Nacimiento Se Han alimentado, como son la Flor de Tuna, Mesquite, Coma, maguacatas, Mescales aguamiel... (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Copies of the informaton sent to virrey Revilla Gigedo from Escandon November 27, 1752 concerning the creation of the Obispado. Answers from the Arzobispo and obispos to virrey with respect to the creation of the Obispado in Nuevo Santander. The answers do not favor construction. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Several letters from the capitans of the villages informing Escandon of the losses. Almost all the villages lost their crops. Several letters from Escandon to virrey informing him of the reconstruction of the villages and needed supplies. Altamira approves Escandon's requests and the information is passed on to virrey for final approval. Escandon writes to the virrey of the struggles they are having with the Apostata Guardado. A uracan is reported in July 17, 1751. Escandon requests supplies by ship from Veracruz to Tampico; Escandon reports to virrey that the Guardado and other Indians have been eliminated. The last letter of Escandon is dated March 1, 1760 and mentions the possibility of creating an Obispado for Nuevo Santander. In folio 56 avitadores naturales de las mismas fronteras hacen Sus siembras y Cosechas de maizes, frigol, Calabazas y Sandias en abundancia. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Trillo reports improved economic situation under his command by reducing expenses. Provides fiscal and structural details of reconstruction of church, parish house, Arsenal, Quartel and comisaria detroyed in storms. Buildings relocated to higher ground to eliminate disease and threat of flooding. Funds from peaje (tolls) to be used for construction costs. (J. M. Johnson, may 1988)

Trillo requests viceroy to order governor of California to remit all books, accounts and official paperwork while he served as comisario. Those in provincial archive should be turned over to tribunal de Cuentas of real Audiencia. Notes from officials in Mexico express doubts why Trillo's request should be honored. (J. M. Johnson, may 1988)

Hijosa disagrees with new reglamento requiring sale of oxen in department, as against interests of government. Names transportation difficulties for salt production, economic drawbacks and inability to sell worthless Carts to defend his position. Includes information on costs of pasturing and names cattle raisers in area who will suffer to convince viceroy to reconsider reglamento. (J. M. Johnson, may 1988)

In 26 sections Bucareli informs and makes recommendations to Dominicans. Review visitador Galvez recommendations on fiscal and administrative matters from 1769 and Nuevo real reglamento de presidios of 1773. Relations between gobernador and comandantes of presidios. Reduccion and education of Indians by colegio fernandino missionaries. Need for better communication and coordination of responsibilities between authorities in Loreto and Monterrey. References to Leyes de indias on prohibiting use of Spanish ports by foreigners. Minerals and status of production of mines. Conflicts between Barri and ministros reales. (J. M. Johnson, may 1988)

Series of autos dealing with distribution of land to colonizers brought from canary islands to San Fernando (capital of of Tejas and Nuevas Filipinas). Fray Vergara reports on the difficulties resulting from insufficiency of water supply to irrigate land in vicinities of Rio San Antonio. Account of events in San Fernando given. I.e. Indians stealing horses, wheat and corn plantations etc.). (M. Marroquin, September 1989)