Addresses whether Mendoza, who died 11-26-60, left will or not; appears not, so only surviving relative, Sister in Castilla, to inherent everything. Colleagues of Mendoza Argue will exists which divides wealth among glorioso Senor San Joachin, the poor, and Mendoza's widow, but group unable to locate original document, thereby casting doubt on validity of duplicate. Sister Dies, but her children deemed rightful heirs. Lawyers negotiate of legal fees involved in transaction. (L. Kerr, may 1989)

Ugarte y Loyola informs of judicial, administrative, spiritual, economic, and defensive conditions in Sonora and Nueva Vizcaya. Notes problems in judicial branch including inexperience of secondary judges; lack of prisons, lawyers to consult with, and scribes to handle judicial proceedings; costs of prisons, paper, mail, etc.. Reports (f.30) of robberies and murders committed by Apaches and others, including bands of Taraumaras escaped from their mission. Proposed creation of a high court (f. 31.5). Discussion of founding capital city of 6 provincias (f. 32.5) and its relation to comandante general's residence and site of high court. Most advantageous site would be in San Bartholome Valley. Salt production and prices (f. 34). Report (35.5) that spiritual of gospel deeply affected. Much information (f. 37) regarding many Indian nations with respect to their geographic domains, hostilities, and relations to Spanish plan for defense. (J. Hiller, may 1989)

(L. L. Woodward, September 1989)

Impeachment proceedings of Valero due to treatment of Indians, debt has not punished pirates and prisoners or followed orders of virrey and other officials. Doctors report that Gutierrez de la Pena is a melancholic hypochodriac and this mental illness makes him unable to Vote in case. Other in case judges have died before voting; also review of those who voted and dissension among judges which has caused delays. Series of statements provide evidence mainly about Gutierres de la Pena's illness. (L. L. Woodward, September 1989)

Autos formed against Basques accused of theft of cattle from Sanchez. While Palacio is in charge of the new colony as gobernador Sanchez accused Basquez. Martinez is commissioned to make an investigation and to send the conclusions to Palacios. Basquez complains about the procedures because the judge is not questioning Sanchez about his gambling activities. When Sanchez and his sons lost in the game they drive out Basquez without the cattle he won in the game from Sanchez. Gobernador Palacio orders an appraisal of the cattle's value to be paid by Basques. Sanchez and Basques do not agree on the estimates and a third party has to mediate. Palacio states that if Basques refuses to pay he will be embargado. Basques complains to the virrey. (D. Bautista, June 1990)

Documents concerning Escandon's defense of lands from expropriation; argues against Osorio, Cornide and Velarde that expropriation proceedures not legal, that public statements not adequate, supports auto submitted by his son, not accusing officials but stating his point of view; letter from Osorio to virrey answering some of Escandon's points; letter from Cornide to virrey suggests that Escandon has no justification; Gorraes closes case by order of virrey (D. Bautista, may 1990)

Letters, autos, from Escandon for virrey concerning Indian rebels and their crimes. Indians sent by Cordillera from village to village. Some sent to Father Zuzuarregui, others to public jail in Mexico. Letters for Escandon from Olibes and Huastecos Indians requesting land near Rio tamattan as land assigned them is infertile. Escandon agrees, notifies virrey. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Documents contain Gaspar's testimony in court case brought against him. Details affiliations between various Indian tribes. Includes description of physical characteristics, costume, racial and marital status of Indians implicated in crimes. Crespo calls for continuation of case pending verification of circumstances of crimes described by Gaspar. (D. Uhlman, February 1988)

Court case brought against Indian prisoner Gaspar; indication that other Indians including Pimas rebeldes may have been involved in robberies and murders of Spaniards. One testimonio contains identification of various Indians including physical description, marital status, residence, ethnic affiliation and type of dress. Spaniards referred to by Indians as Nacaries. (D. Uhlman, January 1988)