Nava being sent to Vera Cruz as result of promotion. New title uncertain.

Correspondence between Croix, virrey, king, Galvez, others, in which determined that 'secretarias' of comandancia general have same right to privileges, salaries, promotions within 'real hacienda,' as 'secretarias' of virreynato. Issue begins with Croix requesting that virrey send copies of all reales Ordenes, etc. Regarding structure, treatment of secretarias in virreynato in order to 'extenderlas en los Propios Terminos' to those of comandancia general. Hierro advises virrey (See marginalia of Croix letter), confessing that extent of Croix's, secretarias' rights unclear, that Croix has promoted independence of region but now wants financial help from virreynato. Previous 'reales Ordenes' reviewed in order to solve dilemma; Croix, and officials whose futures rest on decision, plead with virrey. 'relacion de Merito,' recommendations, brief employment histories of several secretarias provided by Croix, Corvalan in hopes of promotion. Galvez determines that secretarias of comandancia general deserve same salaries (increases to come from 'fondos sobrantes' in virreynato), eligibility for promotion within virreynato; king, not virrey, will consider promotion of officials from comandancia general. 'estado' (folio 62) lists present and proposed salaries of secretarias. (last 32 folios of sequence (folios 32-64) contain many duplicates of decretos, letters, etc. Seen earlier in expediente. See sequence 6 for continuation of issue.) (L. Kerr, April 1989)

Documents concern the king's request (his original petition provided) that Melchor Vidal de Lorca assume the vacant governorship of Nuevo Reyno de Leon and that he is required to pay the Media Annata within one year of taking office. Previous decrees are cited (of 1718 and 1727) that govern regulations and payment of the Media Annata. Civil finances are discussed at length, especially that of the Media Annata. folio 106 is particularly strong - it gives a breakdown of charges and payments required. Other folios deal with Vidal de Lorca's contention that he should be exempted from the Media Annata and the replies he receives which give the laws regulating the Media Annata. (P. Lenz, September 1989)

First folio lists all titles, lands of king Carlos, then names Dufay as Alferez Segundo in Monterrey company. F. 522 lists full name, all titles of Florez on printed form documenting Dufay's promotion to Alferez Primero in Nuevo Leon volante; includes elaborately drawn coat of arms for Florez. Letters concerning Dufay's retirement, cessation of pay. F.541 mentions Dufay in charge of reduccion of San Christoval Indians, who fled to Sierra Madre; mentions Indian spies (no specifics). (A. Dean, September 1989)

Letters from Nava to Revilla Gigedo concerning augmentation of funds for military pay. (A. Dean, February 1989)

Fuentes' letter to Palacio includes quote from Palacio with stated goal of fully exploiting mines of San Carlos Tamualipa suspension of Alcavala, Media anata; land made available to miners; extension of cattle grazing; wood, materials and equipment tax free; sale of gun powder at Mexico City price; quicksilver to be sold at San Luis price; as well as other ways of promoting metal production. Palacios to Croix expresses desire of miners for priest sundays and for festival days; tax on silver to construct church; need to develop water system. Discussion of favorable metal production in San Nicolas. List of group of miners some who are witnesses and elected members included with Nava and Fuentes in report promoting mining. Fuentes in letter to Palacios explains that some mines are not being worked due to absence of their discoverers, uneconomical conditions for exploitation, and lack of tools; abundance of veins and continual discovery. Lists made by Fuentes of San veins; quantity per load of ore extracted at each mine. Partial copy of duty charges of Alcabala from may - June 1768, includes who sold what to whom (especially food) (ff 316). Letter from Nava to Palacio discusses state of individual processing abilities; production capacity. Letter also tells duty Charged on silver and gold. (L. L. Woodward, October 1988)

Palacio and Osorio's visit to Nuevo Santander to investigate Escandon's conduct, operations, state of colony. Discusses measures taken to protect colony from Indian horse thefts and murders. Discussion on Manuel de Escandon's merit and success in defending and populating settlement compared with that of his Father Joseph Escandon. Manuel Escandon given title conde de la Sierra Gorda due to inheritance and merit. Brief description of Joseph Escandon's service record including reducciones. Description of estate and lands of Escandon to be left to descendants and free of Media anata. Escandon's success at liberating Nuevo Santander from Chichimecs; establishment of 14 settlements, missions. Miguel Escandon accompanied Father on campaigns at age 16 as teniente; service record described. Total of 24 settlements established by Joseph Escandon with 1245 Spanish families. Manuel Escandon's detachment sent to Potrero de Campana to retrieve stolen horses and punish rebel Indians. (L. L. Woodward, November 1988)

Genico is requesting that he be paid for services as Scribe during visit to Nuevo Santander; salary includes Media anata amount subtracted. Croix concedes to 2p a day raise to 7p two year salary. (L. L. Woodward, November 1988)

Concerns seies of letters of reorganization of troops and providencias declared to the governor. Urrutia is said to be illiterate and too old for his responsibilities so he should be granted cedula of invalid. Letter reporting casualties in war against Indians. Report on military actions against Lipanes. Cueva petitions for rank of lieutenant Colonel. Status of Invalidos given to soldiers. Indians stole gunpowder from Laredo and Galvan is held responsible. He is jailed but released when proven innocent. Muniz gets refund for sale of cattle. Testimony for santo oficio is expected from Alange. Tax exemption to miners who build missions is mentioned. Puga and Mugier are escorted to the capital. Notice of pardon to those guilty of contraband.

Concerns autos and letters dealing with the adjudication of jurisdiction and other powers of capitan protector of the fronteers of San Luis Colotlan. Document deals with specific examples of the area of application of government official(S) in such place. (M. Marrquin, June 1989)