Copies of letters declaring Fuentes as capitan and listing his rights, duties and salary in said position; interesting documents. (D. J. McClelland, February 1989)

Troncoso commissioned to take up post as Segundo teniente to work out peace with Indians of Sonora and Nueva Vizcaya; he refuses, preferring to remain in Santa Fe with family; women referred to as his wife, daughter of Coronel de Ansa; Troncoso famed as tactful negotiator with Comanches; recommendation made that he be demoted to capitan de Milicias, with salary consequently too low to keep family fed; various letters dealing with officers' promotions; eventually agreement reached that he remain in Santa Fe as segunda teniente, and other officers take up post in Sonora and Nueva Vizcaya; very interesting documents. (D. J. McClelland, January 1989)

(See sequence 14 for first part of expediente) debate over whether Ugalde's appointment of Varela Bermudez as 'capitan a guerra' legal or not dependent upon assignment of Saltillo and Parras to east or west comandancia (i.e. to Nueva Vizcaya or Coahuila), because 'reglamentos' concerning militia different. Virrey decides both belong to east, that no 'capitan a guerra' necessary. Carlos IV appoints Castro and Nava to east and west comandancias, respectively. Castro and virrey fulfill request by officers Pereyta et.al. For funding of additional squadrons to defend 'vecinos,' farmers against Apaches. (L. Kerr, March 1989)

Folio 393 apparently cover page to unincluded expediente dealing with incident August 22, 1790 in which 20 men, including sargeant at presidio San Juan Bautista, killed by Lipanes. No additional information provided. Subsequent documents concern various issues and problems regarding military and militia organization. Calzado appointed interim captain of dragones, requests 'licencia' to take trip to Mexico City, discussion ensues. Rivalry alleged between 'alcades mayores' and 'comandantes generales,' wreaking detrimental results upon military operations in area, local officials deny any conflicts. Correspondence skips forward one year, group of squadron officials inform virrey of Ugalde's antagonistic behavior toward them and others, also of role in deprivation of rights. Group also disputes appointment of 'alcalde mayor' Varela Bermudez to position of 'capitan a guerra' on grounds company commander will be obviated. Varela's installation debated while implications of previously published articles, orders interpreted. After delay of one year, Ugalde declares himself obligated by law to appoint 'capitan a guerra.' (L. Kerr, March 1989)

Concerns events leading to present conditions in provincias under virrey's predecessor and explanation of Ugarte's difficulty with Ugalde. Detailed description of relations with several tribes. says displeasure arose from previous virrey's refusal to acknowledge Ugalde's insubordination and the serious setbacks suffered under his command. says Ugalde misguided Florez and violated many important peace pacts with Mescaleros. Provides description of conditions of Ovedsitas and Toacanas, enemies of Apaches. Mentions territories of tribes. says he established peace with Comanches who also assist in Apache destruction. Describes conditions of peace or war with different Apache branches. Mentions some tribes are Christian. Navajos have broken alliance with Gilenos and no longer conduct raids as was condition before comandancia was divided due to lack of knowledge of these relations. says this event offended Indians who returned to agression. says Texas and Coahuila should return under on command and Leon can defend with own troops led by governors. Includes personal history and mention of receipt of title from Galvez. (M. Dannemiller, February 1989)

Concerns request by some residents of Lampazo for appointment of one-man patrol with arms and provisions to work in conjunction with military to patrol area, to protect and advise military of Indian locations. Request resulting in civil conflict; some violently opposing proposal. Includes letter from Saez describing conflict, asking for instructions and advising about possible outcomes of proposal. Virrey says residents must abide by Vaamonde's decision since it is essential for defense. Urges residents to join together to punish enemies. (M. Dannemiller, December 1988)

Concerns response by Vaamonde to virrey's request for information. Includes documents gathered as proof. says gave license to Tato according to same procedures as his predecessors. Provides information regarding troops in Tato's command. Historical background of company. Established in 1727. Provides historical description of logistics under first caudillos. Funding did not begin until creation of presidio in Lampazos. Troops are loosely organized and without uniforms but assist in protection against enemies, likely reason why captain was appointed without knowledge of virrey. Includes Tato's original request for appointment and justification thereof. Virrey says naming of such officials by governors is an abuse and shall be terminated. (M. Dannemiller, December 1988)

Vaamonde says Ugalde took troops which were essential for protection against mounting infiltration and threats to missions. Concerns Vaamonde's complaints that his authority is undermined by inefficient division of power. Virrey responds placing Vaamonde in charge of arms, saying he's not subject to Gutierrez' orders. Also orders Ramon and Cueva to join forces. Virrey questions status of Tato, apparently made capitan by deceased governor. Requests information on complete origin, structure and activity of troops in his command. Requests explanation for why appointments were made without his approval. (M. Dannemiller, November 1988)

Extensive Series devoted to filling vacancies, due to retirement and death, in the companias and presidios of the Provincias Internas. All candidates are described fully; service records included for highest ranking officials, including descriptions of conflict with Indian groups, recovery of prisoners and stolen livestock. Marques de Sonora behind the push to fill vacancies. Desertors (cavalry and infantry). Previous sequence resumes. Roll ends abruptly at ff. 552 continua en Vol. 157 en el rollo 15. (M. Longo, November 1989)

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