Concerns transfer of criminals to one of two haciendas for labor; deals with Indian and mulato prisoners; also includes account of death of another Indian prisoner due to malnutrition. (K. Hubin, oct.1989)

Concerns delay in transport of three criminals from San Thiago del Saltillo to San Luis de la Paz due to Coronel of legion of San Carlos refusing to give Alcalde mayor of San Luis Potosi four soldiers and one Coronel to accompany them on trip; content limited, quantity of documents extensive for subject matter; no mention of crimes committed by prisoners. (K. Hubin, October 1989)

Concerns criminal debt of Joseph de Taramona to Raphael de Texada; numerous autos describing the circumstances and calling for his arrest and imprisonment; also concerns his attempted escape from prison. (K. Hubin, October 1989)

Series of documents dealing with judicial proceedings in criminal court (consejo de guerra) raised against military officials Puga and Murgier. Documents deal with readings of the causa against military officials, sentencing them, and votes to impose a severe punishment upon them, such as suspending them for one year or sending them to a jail in Africa or the Filipinas. Jurors Vote upon type of sentence the defendants should get. Citation of articles and military codes made. Accusations (in the Cases readings), that military officials acted contrary to military codes (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Copies of documents about imprisonment of Nayaritos Cumplido, Cruz, Matheo, and Felix. The Indians from San Lucas were imprisoned in Mosquital for inciting natives to rebel against padres ministros. Includes copies of testimonies from vecinos, administrators, and military officers which affirm crime and status of prisoners. Imprisonment intended to set example to other Indians. Lopez and Soriano solicted for history of from San Lucas were imprisoned in mowquital -- but not for inciting unrest. (S. Gibbs, February 1989)

Series of documents dealing with civil appointments and prosecution of Indians accused of attacking a mine. Series of testimonies from witnesses are taken. Military post being requested. Notice of cedulas being issued in relationship with discovery of mines in real de Bolanos. (M. Marroquin, June 1989)

Provincias Internas are divided into western, commanded by Ugarte y Loyola, and eastern, commanded by Dufay; Pinon [Pison?] eruptions cause Dufay to make military visits; Dufay searches for Capitancillos and Pinones, either they turn themselves in or a bounty will be placed on their heads - dead or alive; receipt of novedades and military reports; primera compania de Monterrey receives an alferez primero. (E. Wilson, September 1989)

Details and budgets of repairs on real carcel de Corte of real Sala del Crimen in Mexico by ingeniero Mascaro. Urgent repairs needed on dungeon and repair and enlargement of men's and women's prisons to avoid misconduct among inmates. Budget for dungeon prepared by Castera and funds approved by real hacienda. Ff. 25-27 good description of physical layout of surrounding area of carcel de Corte and types of people using the Callejon leading to entrance. Proximity to Alcalde's residence danger to official's families by criminals. Need for better security and cleanliness to instill good behavior in prisoners. Mascaro forcefully defends need for better social conditions for prisoners as well as welfare of officials. Ff. 29-31 budget of Mascaro for work on Alcalde's Palace, and prisions. Recommendations for solutions to problems, such as building new entrance to prisons. Series of documents on fiscal matters and royal ordances. Work began February 24 and concluded April 16, 1791. Ff. 36-50 lists of payrolls for workers on project, broken down by administrators, skilled workmen and laborers, for Series of inclusive dates. Details of materials purchased for repairs. Ff. 51-58 repairs to Casa del Mayorazgo, Puebla (See folios 1-8) to eliminate disorders in area of ruined factory. Cleaning out accumulated rubbish from area urgent. (J. M. Johnson, November 1988)

Ayuntamento asked to rebuild Casa de mayorazo on Calle de miradores in Puebla with Wall to stop the crimes committed around its ruins. Types of crimes discussed which occur in hidden recesses. Accumulation of rubbish to be cleaned out. (J. M. Johnson, November 1988) Gigedo, conde de (virrey)/Mineses Altamirano, pablo

A Series of letters between Vaamonde and the virrey out an execution when in his area there was no official execution by using a Former Negro slave to perform the execution, orders for Vaamonde to travel to Punto de Lamparos, decree prohibiting Indians from leaving their homes unless they have necessary papers from district judge, parrish priest, or minister of documents, Vaamonde's deteriorating health during trip to Punto de lamparaos and subsequent rehabilitation in saltilo, compliance with an order to determine status of any peace initiatives with Indians of the area, the terms of any peace agreements and manner in which Indians have abided by said agreements, complying with order to make Nava inspector in addition to his current rank as comandante general and brigadier. (O. Velez, November 1988)