Contents related thematically to previous expediente. Concern Ugalde's order of 7-3-89 appointing 'alcalde mayor' Varela Bermudez to position of 'capitan a Guerra,' per regulation cited in Ugalde's argument. Officers of dragones provinciales oppose order fearing loss of military, political autonomy, Argue violation of 'ordenanza de las milicias de Espana de 1767' which ensures Milicia same rights as regular army. Officers inform Ugalde of sentiments while latter conducting campaign against Indians of northern Riogrande region; Ugalde incredulous, angered by 'la Mas enorme insubordinacion' of authors. Governor suspends officers per Ugalde's request; Varela installed, alferes given charge of 'cuerpo de milicias.' virrey supercedes governor, reinstates officers, permits Varela to become 'capitan a guerra' in name only, minus usual attendant privileges. (following sequence somewhat related) (L. Kerr, March 1989)

Folio 393 apparently cover page to unincluded expediente dealing with incident August 22, 1790 in which 20 men, including sargeant at presidio San Juan Bautista, killed by Lipanes. No additional information provided. Subsequent documents concern various issues and problems regarding military and militia organization. Calzado appointed interim captain of dragones, requests 'licencia' to take trip to Mexico City, discussion ensues. Rivalry alleged between 'alcades mayores' and 'comandantes generales,' wreaking detrimental results upon military operations in area, local officials deny any conflicts. Correspondence skips forward one year, group of squadron officials inform virrey of Ugalde's antagonistic behavior toward them and others, also of role in deprivation of rights. Group also disputes appointment of 'alcalde mayor' Varela Bermudez to position of 'capitan a guerra' on grounds company commander will be obviated. Varela's installation debated while implications of previously published articles, orders interpreted. After delay of one year, Ugalde declares himself obligated by law to appoint 'capitan a guerra.' (L. Kerr, March 1989)

Series of lengthy 'oficios' from Ugalde to virrey concerning various matters of 'Provincias Internas'; informs virrey of reasons for dividing the 'comandancia general' between east and west, basing argument on political and military inefficiency, inequities of present situation, contends that inability to communicate quickly and directly via postal service or other method dangerous, that shortage of officers developing in east, also that personal salary inadequate for responsibilities demanded; 'comandancia' officially divided, Ugarte y Loyola 'comandante general' of west, Ugalde of east; Ugalde pursues reports that missionaries treating Indians 'reduccidos' despotically, undermining peaceful relations (continued in sequence 10). (L. Kerr, March 1989)

(See sequence 6 for introduction to issue.) Emparan informs virrey of poor relation with Indians in region, military actions taken to avenge and pacify; Emparan submits 'diario de novedades' to virrey detailing locations of Indian incursions in Saltillo, numbers of individuals killed or taken hostage, numbers of horses, mules, sheep, Yeguas killed or stolen (folio 215); virrey responds that military forced to punish Indians as long as they continue to 'causar Danos'; Indians continue to steal animals listed above in large numbers from ranches, presidios, haciendas; fearful rural residents move to Urban area after hearing that Ugalde's company suffered repeated defeats, intrigue created when soldier reporting this accused of desertion (details unclear); Emparan informs virrey of various problems faced by military troops, such as lack of access to water supply, economic hardships; letter from Ugalde dated 1787 attests to loyalty of Indian leaders with whom now at war; several days of direct military conflict (folios 236-237) detailed in letter from officer to governor; gifts presented to 'indios del Norte' (Texas) in effort to secure peaceful relations. (L. Kerr, March 1989)

Correspondence in which Emparan informs virrey of poor relations with Indians of province, deteriorating further due to drought and famine in region; Indians stealing, killing horses, cattle, sheep from Ranchos, haciendas and presidios, also killing, taking hostage civilians and military personnel; 2 'estados' listing occurrences of Indian attacks, numbers of men, women, children, domestic animals killed or taken (folios 192, 209-211); in discussing dilemmas, Emparan tells virrey 'mi Pluma Es mui devil para pintar lo que padese Mi Espiritu,' drought so severe that often residents have only Mescal to consume, that Indian incursions endanger farmers proceeding with cultivation of corn, other crops, additionally burdening area's food supply; Emparan assembles troop to search out, kill Indians responsible, appoints interim governor; limited success, incursions continue, Young Boy escapes from Indians, identifies leaders for Emparan (continued in following folios). (L. Kerr, February 1989)

(See sequences 1,2,3,4 for introduction to issue.) Emparan appointed to governorship, succeeding interim governor Gutierrez de la Cueva; virrey who oversaw proceedings of Fueros' demotion Dies, successor decrees that complaints against Fueros 'siniestras E infundadas', not reinstated as governor, however; individuals previously determined to destroy Fueros' career now in accord that he governed with 'pureza y desinteres'; isolated document alludes to Potau's appointment as governor replacing Gutierrez, no further mention however (end of issue.) (L. Kerr, February 1989)

(See preceding folios for introduction to issue discussed here.) Documents include uncomplimentary review of Fueros' character, past record, summary of charges against and action taken to replace him, mention of other governors targetted for replacement; Potau appointed governor replacing interim replacement for Fueros; 'autos' from witnesses attesting under oath to Fueros' incompetence, negligence in office, ineffective handling of Indians in both peaceful and military situations (continued in sequence 5). (L. Kerr, February 1989)

(See preceding folios for establishment of issues discussed here.) Fueros informed of replacement, acknowledges arrival of Carmona, who is to occupy governorship of Coahuila until Gutierres available; Ugalde confronts Fueros with evidence of personal incompetency; Fueros' 'escolta' for trip to Mexico discussed; Fueros defends honor, counters accusations in lengthy missive to virrey (consists of 106 'capitulos' (folios 90-134), follows no obvious thematic sequence, possibly response to enumerated charges or specific 'borradores'), mentions political and military successes, explains actions regarding provincial and military affairs (names, places, campaigns mentioned), especially relations with Indians of the region (details vague), places blame for some errors elsewhere, notes weaknesses of men appointed to replace him, argues (#29, folio 104) that Ugalde's motive 'no Es otro que quitar a los que no Se conforman con su particular modo de pensar.' (issue continued in sequence 5) (L. Kerr, February 1989)

(See preceding folios for introduction to issue discussed in this precis.) Cazorla appointed interim governor of Coahuila, replacing Fueros, but Dies before installed; Gutierrez sought as alternate replacement, since unable to enter office immediately Fernandez appointed meantime to fulfill duties; includes collection of 'autos,' from Indians taken prisoner by Fueros' men, and 'autos' and letters from various residents and officials of province regarding state of province, general behavior of Fueros; reviews both favorable and not. (See sequence 3 for continuation of Saga.) (L. Kerr, February 1989)

Ugalde concerned about apparent lack of useful, effective officials in Provincias Internas de oriente at all levels, including that of governor, informs virrey, through letters and 'informes reservados,' of personal and professional shortcomings of various high-ranking colleagues, recommends replacement with healthier, Younger, more amicable, less vainglorious individuals, several named; Fueros, governor of Coahuila, first whom Ugalde pursues; virrey requests and receives substantiating evidence; virrey informs Fueros of termination, interim replacement notified but Dies before installed, another replacement considered (See following folios for continuation of issue). (L. Kerr, February 1989)