(J. Hiller, July 1989)

A Series of letters addressing the situation of the 6.000 pesos approved by real hacienda to be given to the Asentista of the presidio of Coahuila, problem arises in this regard because Fermo refuses to take charge of the comission given to him by Ugalde; the solution to this problem is that the 6.000 will be handed over to the avilitado of the presidio San Antonio Bucareli de la Bahia who will use it for the same purposes originally intended, the pacification of the Indian groups mentioned; in a later letter it becomes evident that the real hacienda is going to suspend the 6.000 pesos because Ugalde has not submitted the necessary paperwork for the year 1787 as requested by the junta Superior in 1788 on the spending of sums in previous years; next letter in Series sees Ugalde asking that personnel funds that he spent in the employment of Pena during 1788 be reimbursed to him in 1789 budget; letter mentions relacion sent by Ugalde of employment of Dependiente and two cadetes during 1787-1788 and that the Dependiente disputes the salary proposal of 1.000 pesos a year as too little because of the extent of his work in the Provincias Internas, asked for 1.200 pesos a year, document also shows the salaries of the cadetes mentioned; Ugalde states that the sums not spent in 1788 on pacification cannot cover the costs of the Dependiente and the two cadetes; letter from signatories of the junta Superior of the real hacienda telling Ugalde that his salary of 6.000 pesos is enough to cover the costs of the employees mentioned. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Due to illness the regimiento de Extremadura is left without a leader as well as the Provincia de Texas being without a governor. Lopez was sent to Texas to take over military and political functions, receives notice later to leave his post as governor of Texas feels his reputation injured but stays on. Arredondo had troops of area moved to Monclova despite the fact that rebels were expected to arrive by ship, action was taken because Lopez had intimated that he would not mobilize troops in the face of rebel attack, also is accused of impeding shipment of goods to troops, Lopez also given order to retire all captains who were not properly equipped to their homes and that they should not be receiving salaries because without the necessary arms and horses they were useless as soldiers. Lopez did not comply; barely legible letter by bacallo saying that Lopez is justifiably upset over being removed from post; mentions the effects of the scarcity of tobacco mentioned earlier, Echandia proposed as new Head of the Provincia de Texas, advisor suggests that the military conflict that would ensue the dismissal of Lopez and the replacement by Echandia is not worth it, Lopez was an interim governor because of illness of the governor and teniente Coronel, he however was not aware of this and therein lies the problem; final decision being that Lopez should reintegrate himself back into the regimiento de Extremadura. (O. Velez, September 1989)

According to vandos, use of Mescal prohibited, and Corbalan will pass orders relating alcohol use to judges. Corbalan thanks Croix for position as governor; Belena's request of approval of chapter of instruction for directing Alamos treasury regarding return of silver and gold approved by Corvalan. Accounting of gold and silver consigned to Echeveste for processing. Report heavy rains ruining crops and mill in Horcasitas, and loss of wheat destined for troops. Request for funds for Sonora expedition and for the Alamos treasury; viceroy informs Corbalan of 4% Alcabala charge; receipt of vandos and description of their contents, including banishment of Jesuits. Echeverte provided with 67o357 pesos and supplies for the expedition, and request for more funds. Accounting of amounts of iron at Alamos factoria and its value. Corbalan informs Croix that he is sending documents on military Inspections of troops to be sent to the expedition, as well as documents on military expenses. Viceroy to Corbalan regarding prohibition of Indian use of alcohol, Indian excesses (robbery, insults) and need for punishment. Delivery of silver late, and discussion of availability of quicksilver. Lack of food supplies in Rosario, and insufficient amounts to supply boats or send to California; Valenzuela appointed capitan and Justica mayor in Mazatan. (L. L. Woodward, July 1989)

Topics include; 1) pursuit of rebels, who take refuge in Caxon de Carapintada in Cerro Prieto; 2) appointment of Vellido as Ayudante mayor of expedition to replace deceased Langlase. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Virrey's instructions for comandantes of provincias de oriente, Poniente. Virrey orders Nava to check and report on Indian situation in oriente. Castro informs virrey that he has been notified of Nava's nomination to comandante of other provincias and lists instructions received; virrey orders Castro to tell him when he is ready for nomination. Questionnaire from Castro with 11 questions, answers from Nava written in. Castro makes suggestions concerning provincias to virrey, who disagrees. Detailed explanation of history of comandancia general of provincias, why the division, who was in charge, why Nava and Castro are each comandantes of different areas; virrey suggests Castro pay no attention to what he hears in capitol, his instructions will be given when he arrives in Poniente. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Choquet forwards request that mission in San Diego be exempted transport Fee for furnishings; notice that Choquet remained in San Diego because of scurvy contracted, request that salary be sent there; soldier Zeda complains that he was recuperating from sickness, but upon returning to post was arrested for desertion; receipt of money from mission in San Diego, discounted for personal needs of Choquet; doctor certification of Choquet's illness and recovery; notice of establishment of missions at San Francisco and Monterrey, superficial description of land surrounding these missions; notice of illness of Quinos, recuperating in Tepic; notice of arrival of ships from Peru into San Blas, their need for repair before the possibility of their use in the exploration of California; brief summary of journey of these ships from Peru, no loss of cargo but slow due to unfavorable winds; Diaz appointed chaplain of favorita with salary; report on status of favorita for two explorations of Californias; capitan, chaplain named- widespread sickness and some deaths among sailors noted, ship provisioned (p. Coyle, March 1990)

(D. Marksz, September 1987)

(D. Marksz, September 1987)

Bonavia lists temporary (pending approval by virrey) replacements for several military and civil positions vacant by death or retirement. Letters listing military honors of Sotello, dead; and Tarin, retired. (A. Dean, February 1989)