Documents concern the transporting of the prisoners Perales and Gonzalez Silvestre. Lopez Portillo pays cost of transportation. Other document suspends Lopez Portillo because of his over-zealousness in condemning the prisoners to death. Lopez Portillo defends his actions as necessary to deter further crimes. Asesor general cannot help his case but sends it to Mexico. In no document is the nature of the crimes of the prisoners given. (P. Lenz, September 1989)

Concerns Munoz de Herrera leaving office of gobernador due to disagreement with government intentions under Lorca y Villena. (K. Hubin, November 1989)

Concerns payment of soldiers in San Phelipe presidio for two previous years; also concerns petitions for decrease in local Alcavalas in various regions; includes letters to local tribunals expressing concern about possible uprisings among poor due to increase in Alcavala; also includes petitions for money for seeds from same regions. (K. Hubin, October 1989)

Concerns secret investigation of Nava and Inchaurregui's abuses of influence with governor. Fuentes who has founded San Carlos Tamaulipa complains that governor Gonzales de Santianes has arrested him on unfounded grounds; pretext was that Fuentes let a soldier out of jail; Nava has influenced governor in arrest. San Nicolas vecinos also issue complaint against Nava and Inchaurregui. Nava's positions include that of Alcavala manager which biases everyone against him. Nava has delayed silver purchasing. Investigation requests information and documents on conduct of Inchaurregui from San Luis Potosi; Inchaurregui exiled from Guadalcazar. Investigation to inquire of conduct of Nava and Inchaurregui to capitans of San Carlos Tamaulipa and San Nicolas. Request that Fuentes have job and honors restored; merits of Fuentes discussed. Inchaurregui given permission to return home though case of replacement corn not concluded. Letter from Galnares in Guadalcazar acknowledges that Inchaurregui left possibly to hide; also expelled from Zelaya. (L. L. Woodward, September 1988)

(S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Detailed description by Barrios of Texas' history, geography, inhabitants and current situation. Ayuntamiento of San Fernando reports on various occurrences related to war with Indians in Bexar, conflict between Tobar and Riperda, and different military matters. Importance of completion of construction of jail and barracks and return of those who opposed construction to their posts by Ripperda. Mention of use of Indians in construction of church. Complaint by Orendain about payment to troops. Description of new mission of Bucareli and conversion of Indians. (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)

Letters to virrey concerning: urgent need for gunpowder; detailed description of murder of soldiers by Indians and unsuccessful campaign against them; mention of Ripperda's ineptitude and conflict with Tovar, it becomes a major theme throughout the documents; request for men to enlarge company at Bexar; lack of provisions and request for men to cultivate the land; mention of English and French living with Indians and danger of Indians surrounding Bahia. Detailed description of prospective campaign against Indians by Tovar. Copy of correspondence between Tovar and Ripperda concerning different matters related to war with Indians; mentions construction of a fort; provides detailed description of siege of Rosario by Indians; notes iron bars taken by Indians as incident that had to be directed by European. Mention of Ripperda sending gunpowder to Tovar. Complaint by Pacheco of not having enough men nor weapons. (M. Vasquez, May 1988)

Tovar sends representative to collect money to pay military company, wants receipts of his expenses during 1769, complains about weapons arriving in bad state. Without money Tovar will build church and feed people without resources, complains about present governor Ripperda and praises last governor Oconor. Detailed account of Rivera's misfortunes. Suspicion of English prowling coast and shooting cannons. Conflict with priests over treatment of Indians. Detailed description of construction of church. Mention of importance to populate las Nuezes, impossibility to take declaration from two natives, importance of examining in detail geography of coast near Bexar, so that it will be easier to pursue Indians and there will be fewer shipwrecks. Request to free two natives after Ten years in prison. Request for gunpowder. (M. Vasquez, April 1988)

Mentions breeding of pelicans in Adaes. Asks to keep officials on military service, even after they are transferred. Ripperda repeats petition to be named governor of Nueva Vizcaya. Mentions Vidais who left with justicia mayor. Letter from Clavet asking Bucareli for forgiveness after exchanging goods for horses and mules in Bucareli. Discusses case against Vidal related to contraband. Mentions estraction of salt from Salinas in Bexar. Discusses incident of war between Comanches and Taouacanes. Ripperda challenges accusation by Bucareli of having undisciplined regimes and of permitting commerce of weapons. Detailed description of murder of Vecino and hunger caused by locust invasion. (M. Vasquez, March 1988)