Account of visitation to some friendly Indian groups and supplying them with certain goods. Activities of these groups against enemy groups (Apaches). (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Request by Ripperda for establishment of a presidio to protect northern border. Cites problems with Panis-Mahas and Tavayas, supported by English, as a reason for such a presidio. Cites also economic and commercial benefit of presidio. (T. Cederstrom, February 1987).

Commentaries and opinions of fiscal about proposals of Riperda to trade weapons with Indians of Texas. Riperda claims it is only way to keep them from dealing with French and English. Fiscal questions peacefulness and loyalty of Indian groups in question and notes that their barbarous way of life (hunting and trapping) is not conducive to christianization or peaceful relations with Spaniards. Recommends strongly that they be settled and taught agriculture. (T. Cederstrom, October 1986)

Budgets and Memorias (presidio financial reports) from all Alta California presidios elaborating supplies on hand, supplies needed by church and provisions to be imported from New Spain. Other documents list soldiers, including imbalidos and number in each rank. Changes in status are detailed for payrolls. D. Deeds (1977), (J. M. Johnson, November 1986).

Documents concerning Joaquin Sanchez request to receive premios de constancia that he had been promised for his role in hemp business in Californias. Letters to viceroy from Sanchez and from Arrillaga concerning matter. Arrillaga praises his service, notes his role in promoting hemp among residents and missions, and reports on his success in production. Statements by officials from real tribunal de cuentas and from tesoreria general de exercito. (S. Fiederlein, 1-26-87)

Comandante Arrillaga of Loreto presidio requests reimbursement for supplies provided to ships based in San Blas. Five ships supplied from 1791-1795 (fragata Princesa, Goleta saturnina, Paquebot San Carlos, fragata Concepcion, fragata Aranzazu) and three from 1799 to 1800 (Goleta sutil, balandra Horcasitas, Bergantin activo). Memoranda from various officials discussing matter and how much reimbursement should be. Various financial records concerning provisions to ships and activities at Loreto. Views of officials from real tribunal de cuentas presented (1801). Documents from officials at San Blas. Copies of other supply records to prove Loreto's claim; includes names of officers on ships and some activities while in port (ff. 242-258). Final rulings made (1817). (S. Fiederlein, 12-15-86)

Official documents concerning granting of asiento de Mescal de Tepic. pregones announcing availability of contract to produce and sell Mescal. (S. Fiederlein, 12-01-86)

Expediente concerning illegal importation by regular supply ships of Mescal into California. Report from Borica that importation increasing despite prohibition. Requests stricter orders against it to curtail problems (1798). Discusses sources of other liquor, wine production in California. Discusses law prohibiting importation (1787). contratista asserts he has right to make such shipments. Various memoranda concerning asiento de vinos Mescales de Tepic (1798-1800). Velarde granted asiento (1800). Background on Mescal business in Tepic. (S. Fiederlein, 11-30-86)

Series of documents about permitting sale of Mescal in California but with a tax levied on it. Discussion of merits of this and whether Alferez of Monterrey has right to take this action. Opinion of real tribunal de Cuentas. More information requested and supplied by guerra. Tax approved(1817).(S. Fiederlein, November 1986)

Detailed accounts of introduction of hemp and flax into Nueva financing, incentives, and teaching of sowing techniques for cultivation of hemp and flax by local population. Also includes prices and range of uses for estimated grade of hemp produced in area; purchase and transport of product. (A. Tukey, June 1988)