Series of documents concerning request for military escort and doubling of number of priests in Querataro. Notice from governor on execution of orders in matter of Manuel Rivera. Establishment of a chaplain in presidio of terrate. Monthly postal service established in el Rosario, Guadalaxara and vicinities (ff. 66-69-75-76). Indians from el Rosario, request a captain to govern and protect them from enemy's attacks. Governor informs about problems he had to issue his report on situation of provinces under his authority. Report on Droughts and floods that ruined Sinaloa in 1770. Request that visita be called off. Report that a campaign against Apaches was delayed due to problems with the horses. Report on new advances made in agriculture and Droughts suffered in previous years and pearl fishery in coasts of Tepoca. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning complaints of Indians from Bacadeguachi because of mistreatment and little food they get from missionary of that jurisdiction. Governor of Sonora gives account of need for postal service within provinces under his authority. Construction of a ditch for irrigation. Military groups and officials existing in Sinaloa and Sonora. Indians ambushed a military convoy killing two and wounding eight (folio 59). (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning need for a priest in colegio Apostolico de Santa Cruz de Querataro due to increase of Indian population, priest will get his sinodo from los Alamos, virrey orders that Indians be treated well, security is requested for this matter to virrey. Several documents on leaving of Pedro Fueros who was loved by Indians in Cieneguilla. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

No need to send loyal families out of Suaqui during revolt, if they go Voluntarily to Tecoripa, they will be given lands to plant resulting in greater harvest with less work. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Mentions enthusiastic reception sibubupas gave him at Suaqui. Describes successful attempts to encourage agriculture, including distribution maize to plant. Discusses need to plant community maize fields. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Informs Croix of journey to Belen, where he exhorted recently conquered Sibubapas to remain in Belen because of all advantages enjoyed there. Subabapas thru governor Mayusca indicated desire to return to Suaqui, stated unable to plant because of lack seeds, oxen. Corbalan promises to secure such necessities. Croix agrees with Corbalan's approach. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Because of poor harvests, soon will be unable to provide 10 fanegas grain needed as rations recently conquered Indians area. States only Ati has wheat to sell at 22 reales per Fanega. Asked Urrea for goods to barter with Indians for grain, but Urrea needs barter goods to supply own troops. Unable to obtain maize seed promised to Indians. Fears Indians will return to old way life. (letter sent by Corbalan to marques de Croix from Pitic, 8/2/1771). (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Corbalan's letter to Croix describes silver mining areas and discoveries of gold and silver and control of gold. Cornelio depopulated because of lack of water though rich in gold. Soldiers of Altar find gold in Aguas Frias. Aid of rations to compania de fusileros, but need to avoid expenses; transport costs, baker must be paid by compania; lack of uniforms complained of. Transport of troops by ship and details on carrying water; describes poor maritime transport service on pacific coast. Letter confirms completion of expedition; discusses availability of rations on ship for infantry. Yaquis don't grow food and need rations. Concerns inspection and salary payment of dragones de Espana y Mexico and participation in expediton. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Plans for new Indian campaign Sonora, including-reduction Seris village life; provision ration, oxen, farm implements so they can plant crops; maintenance 25 man detachment soldiers Guaymas, aided by 50 man patrol fusileros de Montana, to quell disturbances Pima Bajo area, Rios Fuerte, Mayo, Yaqui; replacement Buenavista presidio captain Lorenzo Cancio with lt. Lumbreras; transfer second compania volante to Terrenate; maintenance 5 man detachment Suagui to guard recently conquered Pima Bajo rebels. Croix basically agrees with proposals. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Correspondence consists of short dicussions of the following: poor wheat crop of the Seris; payments to Compania Volante de Terrenate and Dragones de Espana; expenses of military expedition in province; delay of Corbalan's trip to Mexico; revision of schedule of postal service between Rosario and Guadalajara to permit collection and distribution from/to other settlements; sale and transportation of bell from Suaqui; discrepancy of amount of mercury received vs. expected; alcabala paid on ore to real casa. (J. M. Johnson, April 1988)