Government officials acknowledge being informed of Nava's position as comandante general de Provincias Internas. some sent notice of unfinished proceedings in their jurisdiction, some involve Cases against drunk soldiers, and soldiers owing money. (J. Tapia, December, 1987)

Ugalde accuses Menchaca of incest, gambling, and sale and consumption of prohibited beverages; suggests that although Menchaca deserves life-long banishment to Mariana islands, Menchaca will only be fired and exiled to eastern provinces for 10 years. Ugalde orders Menchaca's arrest; details of trial ensue in which Lacomba complains to Revilla Gigedo that Ugalde has falsely accused Menchaca. Includes several indices to trial correspondence. (S. Gibbs, April 1988)