Concerns 'conduccion' of Mecos and Aracates to 'corte de Mexico' from San Luis Potosi; Lechon assigned to lead 'collera,' which includes 69 men and women (17 couples). First folios concern assignment to Quixas of 34 Mecos (27 women, 1 whom died, 4 children, 2 babies) jailed in Tula; presumably join Lechon's 'collera.' Santiago, Aracate Indian accused of several crimes, encarcerated until 'collera' arrives. Also included are signed statements in which officials attest to presence of 'collera' and military escorts in their towns. Lechon submits itinerary/'cuenta' of expenditures; approved, but ordered to return unused portion of money allotted. (L. Kerr, June 1989)

Includes 4 unrelated expedientes, numeros 22-25. Numero 22 concerns claim made by teniente de justicia that administrador de Alcavalas has used position to inherit valuable 'alhajas' from deceased 'tio,' official of the real; teniente addresses complaint to virrey, as governor off fighting Indians; 'alhajas' were to be given to Senora Garza, whom official planned to marry. In 23, Quixas requests 'licencia' to leave company for short while and travel to Mexico City; offers history of loyal military service, participation in campaigns, in defense of solicitation. In 24, Hoz, captain whom Lasaga says served province, country well defending citizens against Chichimecos, others, requests permission from governor and virrey to return to Spain because of poor health. In 25, 2 Indians, anacana and Aretin, escape from San Juan de Ulua, are referred to by Lasaga as 'desertores...y notoriamente perversos.' (L. Kerr, June 1989)

Includes 3 unrelated expedientes, numeros 19-21. Numero 19 concerns attack by Meco Indians on Rancheria Martinez; Serrada recounts ordeal, telling of horses killed by arrows or stolen; he has taken several Indians prisoner, awaits word on punishment or place of imprisonment; told to send those guilty of previous crimes to Havana, others to Castillo Ulua; Galves outlines plan for sending adult Indians to Castillo to learn Christian doctrine and to prevent further 'deserciones'; other Indians 'remitidos' to various Villas, possibly to help in tobacco harvest. In 20, Serna regrets that he is unable to assume appointment as 'teniente' in company of Nuevo Leon due to health and other factors. In 21, comerciante Fernandez outlines glorious potential of maritime trade between Veracruz and Nuevo Santander, arguing that salt, plomo, Carne, Lana, other necessary goods could be more easily and cost efficiently traded by sea than land, if government tax and other policies were to encourage, not discourage, maritime entrepreneurs; fiscales promptly denounce Fernandez's 'representacion,' stating that 'no tiene Cosa substancial.' (L. Kerr, June 1989)

Includes 6 brief, unrelated expedientes, numeros 7-12. In 7, Lasaga informs virrey that certain residents of San Carlos should be exempt from taxation because they have no permanent home or work, but mine whenever possible, and serve whenever called to arms. In 8, Lasaga says it came to his attention that large group of Indians (unnamed) are held prisoner in Aguayo, but soldiers no longer able to contain escapes; guidance from virrey requested. In 9, Lasso informs of shortage of servants in Veracruz, requests that 6 Mecos return with him to work in that capacity; will educate and care for them. In 10, Indians (unnamed) journey to San Carlos to request financial help; each granted 1 'real' daily. In 11, Lasaga solicits advice from virrey regarding Aracates, previously guilty of murder and theft, but now want to establish peaceful relations. In 12, 2 Pacitas kill Young Boy, wound another; Comecamotes trick soldiers into truce, then kill several, steal cattle, kill pastor with own knife; soldiers' actions found 'imprudente.' (L. Kerr, June 1989)

Includes two informes in which gobernador describes to virrey chronological unfolding of Series of attacks by Aracates, Mesquites, others, on rancherias and villages of Sierra; number and location of Indians, 'pobladores,' soldiers killed given, as well as numbers of mules, horses stolen; 150 soldiers and 15 Indian auxiliaries to scour Sierra 'hasta no dejar indio en ella'; battles continue; 'piquete' of 15 soldiers captures 4 Indian men, Indian woman, child, who claim to be peaceful, escape after led to Soto la Marina; days earlier 2 unarmed 'vaqueros' killed, horses taken. In second letter, gobernador mountain pass in order to block Indians' retreat; plan somewhat effective, as more Indians killed, 'collera' of 38 taken to San Luis Potosi; supposedly peaceful Mesquites and mulatos apparently responsible for the large and Volatile Indian gathering in Sierra, also for death of pastor and several horse thefts. With Indians run out of Sierra, gobernador feels time right to begin construction of road into area. Argues also that some villages repeatedly attacked by Apaches because residents do not know how to respond or defend selves; solution lies in uniting 'pobladores', teaching them how to protect family and possessions, then fighting 'con Teson.' (L. Kerr, June 1989)

Series of documents concerning prosecution of several Indian leaders who are accused of inducing other Indians to rebel against Spaniards. Document give details of the kind of crimes the Indians are accused of I.e. killing some Spaniards and stealing. Indians are put in jail and interrogated but later released (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Several letters from Gonzalez de Santianez to virrey informing him of Indian attacks in real de Vallecillo in 1782. Requests for money for expenses to maintain Indians in jail in 1783. Others to gobernador of Nuevo Reino de Leon from virrey concerning the liberation of the 85 Indian prisoners. The condition for Indians to maintain their liberty is to remain in missions. Until 1786 the Indians are released. (D. Bautista,

List of Indians in jail. Families listed together. Gives their name, sex, age, ethnic identity. First and second quaderno 34 children total 77. Letter from Gonzalez de Santianez, to virrey explaining in summarys the four quadernos. Marginal notes in the relations explaining which Indians escape. (D. Bautista, October 1989)

Concerns trial against suspects of attack in a place called Palmitos and a ranch San Ambrocio. Responsibility placed on tribe named carruzos. Military orders are to arrest all Indians they find in the mountains out Side of haciendas and missions. Each Indian arrested is jailed and required to testify before the judge. (D. Bautista, October 1989)

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)