To remedy the bad situation in San Fernando, Lopes issues regulations regarding loitering, vagrancy, carrying of arms, trifling, gaming, holding of fandangos, building of fences, neglect of payment by farmers and manufacturing of intoxicating beverages. Includes the fines for each offense, which range from monetary fines to floggings. (M. Bowman) (1979)

A criminal case brought by the parish priest of Alburquerque Jose Francisco Leiba against militia lieutenant Manuel Armijo, charging him with disrespect and slander. The event which led to the charges, an exchange of insults and blows, resulted from a long term animosity between the two resulting from a dispute over the burial of a Militiaman and Armijos jealousy of Leiba's relations with a servant working in his house. Following a period of time in jail Armijo begged Leiba's pardon, and the priest interceded in his behalf. Referred to governor Melgares. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

Adultery involving, Maria Soledad Chaves and her son-in-law. Case sent to governor for resolution. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Raul Saba) (1980)

(thoric cederstrom) (1980)

Carta de poder by Antonio Valverde y Cosio (Former governor) (Alcalde mayor de El Paso) authorizing Bernardo Olivares to act in his behalf in presenting a Series of questions to witnesses appearing before general Juan Paez Hurtado in Santa Fe. All of this information is relative to a residencia of Valverde y Cosio and is in his favor (defense). Taken by Paez Hurtado, the interrogatorio presents particulars on the favorable reception and treatment given to Juan de Estrada y Austria (Juez) when he came in 1721 to conduct a residencia on the Former gobernadores from Vargas to Martinez. Testimony showed that the then gobernador Valverde y Cosio did not impede the residencia. Witnesses added that Estrada y Austria only conducted the residencia on Flores Mogollon. The originals of the entire proceedings were handed over to Bernardo de Olivares (Valverde's apoderado). (Raul Saba) (1980)

On September 14, 1692 the marques de la Nava de Brazinas conquered (or reconquered) the Villa of Santa Fee. The marques de la Penuela states that for twenty years since, there has been no memorial of this event. And, he orders that in the future the day of September 14, be a day of festivities, with mass, and procession through the main square of Santa Fee, in commemoration of the event. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

F.346 discusses settling 1-2 new Villas in Nuevo Toledo with refined Spaniards. F.353 Martinez to begin reduccion of Indians in Tepique (dated April 23, 1723). Ff.353-356 mention fiestas, masses to be held in honor of nuptuals of Spanish princes; also to attract gentile Indians to catholicism. (A. Dean, February 1990)

Cuenta general for Villa puente detail expenses from 1737 until 1746. Accounts examined and approved by Armesto and Jesuits in 1753. (J. M. Johnson, July 1989)

Most important documents will be referenced below by folio no. Most unusual document is letter to Pison signed and likely written by his wife regarding his importance to family (f. 308). Incredibly filthy swear words attributed to him, directed against priest during mass, quoted and underlined in ff. 244-245. Useful diagnosis of ailment (sinocat putrida) and simple treatment prescribed of better diet, sleep, exercise by surgeon (f. 316 ?) Traces processes of judicial procedure in determination of charges of other bad conduct on Pison's part, brought by teniente de gobernador Moreno in Loreto. Included is detailed service and conduct record and witnessed testimonies of Pison's past military service; and other biographical information. Accused of years of drunkenness, womanizing, thievery, setting bad examples for mission Indians. Jailed at mission; some witnesses testify that he reacted to provocation by others; Pison requests change of venue for unbiased trial and accessibility to witnesses for his defense who are themselves in prison in Guadalajara. Released by authorities on bail paid by Ramon Espinosa; although his mine personal effects are kept. At trial, jailed prisoners clear him of murder of Osio, by swearing latter died by drowning. Pison countercharges Moreno with beating and refusal to allow his case to go before Barri. Provides motive for Moreno's silencing him by citing evidence of Former's absconding with treasury funds and illegal trade in alcoholic beverages. Missionaries and Armona testify to his generally good character, despite drinking bouts. Final decision, however, by Valcarcel; approved by viceroy is that Pison must be punished by losing personal effects, mine, military title and lifetime banishment from Californias. Ff. 328-331, when punishment given, Pison petitions Bucareli to allow him for temporary stay in Loreto with family to make financial arrangements before his expulsion. (J. M. Johnson, July 1989)