Viceroy Croix orders civilian authorities of area to end disputes over water rights. Documents and dispositions go back and forth as ranches belong to two different municipalities. Owner of ranch claims cattle drink water from his ojo de agua which is reserved for his sheep; believed that if cattle drinks from same water sheep will die. (A. Dell'acqua, December 1987)

Letters from viceroy to Alcalde mayor regarding his lack of interest in prohibiting illegal alcoholic beverages especially Mezcal. Autos from bishop and other officers in province to viceroy affirming Alcalde's efforts to eradicate beverages; letting viceroy know that informant is a crazy priest. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Virrey(?) Acknowledges receipt of Aguero's report concerning false accusations made against Durango officials concerning alleged misuse of funds. Mentions that said funds were previously granted by fiscal. (S. Gibbs, November 1987)

Auto containing answer to viceroy by fray Pena on secret inquiries about servitude of Indians in construction of church and other public works ordered by Chacon Medina. (A. Dell'acqua, June 1987)

Autos about intrigues against Chacon by fray Pena and request by governor that priest not enter province while he is governor. Acquiescence to viceroys order for construction of church and other official buildings. explanation of treatment of Indians. (A. Dell'acqua, June 1987)

Autos pertaining disappearance of communiques and accusation of criminal conduct, theft, against Miranda and Manzo. Detailed lists of goods delivered to Perez from governor. Deliverance of slaves. Perez de Villanueva named business representative and administrator of properties belonging to governor Villanueva. Autos sent to Spain to real consejo de indias. (A. Dell'acqua, may 13, 1987)

Request by spiritual custodio Santa Fe for soldiers to escort religious missionaries to Penol de Caquima to provide spiritual guidance to rebellious Indians. Veiled accusation of abuse of power and authority, slander and forgery of witnesses named by fray Cristobal de Quiroz. Request to viceroy by presidio personnel to keep governor as he is a good soldier. (A. Dell'acqua, 4/6/87)

Petition and trial by religious court to punish Juan Escanamad who blasphemed against priesthood and defended ex-governor Pedro de Peralta. Judge made him walk in chains toward church and excommunicated him. Governor rejected petition, and was excommunicated also. Accused put in jail. (A. Dell'acqua, 4/3/87)

Three letters describing legal-economic affairs in Nuevo non-payment of taxes, mismanagement of tobacco trade, appearance of satirical cartoons, installation of religious order, general descriptions of tobacco industry. Governor complains about job. (L. Deatherage, July 1987)

Author reports results of an investigation clearing his family name, apparently slandered in parochial books of San Luis Potosi. Nature of accusations not specified. Case brought before bishop of Michoacan for review. (J. Carpenter, February 1987