Discusses Ripperda's condition after ending his term in office. Urges that Ripperda be named brigadier in Nueva Viscaya. (M. Vasquez, March 1988)

Correspondence on new governor to be instructed by Cuellar; mention of conflict between Cuellar and Aguero; petition by Cuellar to go back to Tarahumara and leave expedition in charge of captain of Durango; concern about his Brother being replaced in battalion of savoya. Description by Rodriguez of unfortunate situation with Indians in Monclova and Santa Rita. Cuellar reports of his situation and that of his troop, and of his encounters with Indians to Croix. Part of diary by Leizaola reporting in detail the situation of his troops in following tracks of Apaches near Chiguagua. Cuellar congratulates Faini as new governor of Nueva Vizcaya and tells him of his plans related to military expediton, also describes in detail clashes with Apaches, their military tactics, explains why he does not follow order given by visitador general in war against Indians, mentions failure to capture Indians who attacked Chihuahua and imprisonment of three Indian women, and death of Ten Young people due to smallpox (?). (M. Vasquez, August 1988)

Correspondence concerning discussion of defective artillery received by Cuellar, of donations given by inhabitants of Parras and Mapimi for expedition against Indians, and of donations not yet given by Lasaga. Mention of need of priest for Cuellar's expedition and of visitas to check upon royal wealth in Chihuahua. Documents by cabildo dealing with supply, auction, price and distribution of sheep in Chihuahua -money from sale of sheep to be used to develop water supply. nomination of three candidates to replace Cuellar as governor of Tarahumara and Tepehuan while Cuellar goes away on expedition. (M. Vasquez, June 1988)

Series of documents concerning, military campaigns against Indian rebels; stresses difficulties in pursuit and capture of Indians. Report about good performance of Indian Seris as auxiliaries. Arrest warrant against military official. Report on inventory (not included) of eight Franciscan missions in province of Xalisco. New regulations regarding promotion of government officials serving under virreynato. Report on misconduct of Piatos and Apaches and what should be done with prisoners in future. Notice of report sent from Rio Colorado by military official in campaign. Report on possible death of military convoy. Report on unification of governments of provincias of Sonora and Sinaloa. Summary of events with Indian rebels; more security is sought to be approved by viceroy. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning pardons for soldiers. Taxes. Regulations on gold mines discovery. Transfer of military official. Cancellation of recruiting and relocation of Indian guides on campaign against Apaches. Reassignment of military personnel. Report on water well and mines low production. Diminishing Indian population due to mines low production. Virrey orders that Indians be treated well. Apaches attacked presidio of Tubac. Virrey grateful to Palma for his assistance to Californias expedition and orders gifts to Indians. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Letters from Mendosa concerning memos received from the virrey about Indian attacks to the area, resolutions made in the real as well as those from March 22, 1751 (T. Kahana, November 1988)

Letters from Aguero to virrey concerning problems of previous administrations, Aguero complains about lack of order in management of money in the presidios and in the government, he suggests to the virrey to sign his letters or at least to write virrey on them so he can be sure of their authenticity and follow orders given on them. He also suggests some changes in management of water to the area since the River is polluted. Aguero also describes terrible situation of Durango, full of criminals and with no decent jail; the horrors suffered by Chihuahua always attacked by Indians and without enough troops to protect it; and there is no official house for the governor and oficials in Durango, a problem that can be easily solved by taking money from the church and not bribing the workers (untar la Mano). The governor complains to the virrey for not getting his pay in Durango and says that he is more honest than most government oficials. In another letter Aguero proposes some changes in mail procedures and strongly suggests to the virrey to give an order about these changes, in the meantime he has already encarcerated some oficials for not proceeding according orders. A letter from Canel y Castrillon offering his services as capitan for a new regiment in Durango, and a strong recommendation from Aguero to Cruillas. (T. Kahana, November 1988)

Letters from Mendoza to Cruillas concerning administrative to San Phelipe el real. A letter asking to be replaced in the campaigns against the Apache and Zuma Indians. A letter concerning Manuel de Villaverde's impersonation as a teniente and his misbehaviour in taking a group of soldiers to Mexico without permission, some notes on financial and administrative matters, a letter announcing that Joseph Carlos de Aguero is on his way to replace Mendoza. (T. Kahana, November 1988) captain in the campaigns.

Letters from Aguero to authorities in Guadalajara concerning fine of 1000 pesos supposedly imposed on him for referring to Arangoiti as oydor fiscal instead of Sr. Oydor fiscal. Actual reason for fine is Aguero's refusal of Pasage to Arangoiti. The fine is cancelled by virrey Croix. (T. Kahana, August 1988)

Corbalan requests informes from Alamos de Azoque and Culiacan, Copala, Maloya and Rosario according to orders. Concerns security and establishment of Caja Marca in Ures and Rosario. New governor of Sonora expected to follow orders and proceed harmoniously. Concerns vandos received relating to remission of Caudales and profits to Spain, to be published in Sonora. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)