Concerns campaigns against Indian rebels. Military administration. Military promotions. References to Indians attacks. Documents bear little information. (M. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning military visit. Congratulation from governor to virrey. Mule sale. Church building construction. Pearl fishing trip. Indian's land irrigation. Indian resettlement. Military conflict and litigation. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning pardons for soldiers. Taxes. Regulations on gold mines discovery. Transfer of military official. Cancellation of recruiting and relocation of Indian guides on campaign against Apaches. Reassignment of military personnel. Report on water well and mines low production. Diminishing Indian population due to mines low production. Virrey orders that Indians be treated well. Apaches attacked presidio of Tubac. Virrey grateful to Palma for his assistance to Californias expedition and orders gifts to Indians. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Vargas takes possession of presidio of Pasaje (f. 327). Virrey Rubi's charge of improper presidio administration (f. 329). Ruiz de Maranon named by Vargas to replace Rodaliega as sargent nomination of subordinate presidio officers, payment of cash wages to these officers (ff. 332-333). Virrey approves nomination of sargent, lieutenant of Pasaje (f. 334). Rubi thanks virrey for acceding to his request that Pedriza replace Vargas as captain of Pasaje. Included is copy of decree ordering this change in command, plus Pedriza's letter of thanks to virrey. (J. H. Ochs, July 1988)

Bustamante congratulates virrey on arrival in Nueva Espana relocation of Guajoquilla (f. 287). Cover letter and memorial and certification of gunpowder used at Guajoquilla (ff. 288-290). Berroteran acknowledges receipt of viceregal Despacho (f. 291). Virrey acknowledges Berroteran's role in making peace with Apaches (f.292). Bustamante explains tardiness in responding to unavailability of Mexico-bound letter carriers (f. 293). Virrey approves Bustamante's nominees for positions of subordinate officers at Guajoquilla (f. 294). Virrey disapproves of Bustamante's refusal to pursue Indians that stole horses, mules (f. 295). Bustamante sends virrey names of subordinate officers (ff. 286-287). Bustamante explains to Campo y Larrea his refusal to assist in pursuit of Indians that stole horses, mules from San Bartholome (ff. 298-299). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of plan y mapa from virrey (f. 300). Cover letters for certificacion y memorial de Polvora for years '63,'64 (ff. 301-303). Virrey acknowledges receipt of 304). Bustamante assures virrey that Rubi's orders will be followed (f. 306). Bustamante, at age 62, humbly requests military discharge from real servicio (ff. 307-309). Bustamante assures virrey that he will follow Cuellar's orders (f. 310). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of viceregal order stating that cash wages be payed to subordinate presidio officers (ff. 311,312). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of virrey's letter certificacion de Polvora for '67 (f. 314). Military roster of Guajoquilla executed January 4, '68. Includes name, rank, age, length of service of presidio soldiers, plus list of equipment owned by each (f. 315). Virrey acknowledges receipt of

Villaverde informs virrey of his compliance with Rubi's orders receipt of viceregal order stipulating payment of cash wages to presidio officers, viceregal approval of appointments or dismissals of officers; makes humble request for funds (05-29-'68); acknowledges receipt of order stipulating military assistance be rendered to Cuellar (05-29-'68); reiterates need for funds (04-29-'68 & 02-04-'69); virrey acknowledges request, and states that monies will be sent promptly (06-11-'68 & 02-25-'69); Villaverde assures compliance with orders given by visitador general Galvez, requests mail be sent via Durango, not Potosi (08-31-'69); informs virrey of governor's order that Villaverde follow no mandate except governor's or virrey's, and requests virrey's response (12-30-'69); virrey states that Villaverde to follow orders given by Galvez and Cuellar (04-27-'70). (J. H. Ochs, July 1988)

Fuente passes command of presidio of Paso del Norte to Barrios per virrey's decree; sends virrey diario de Campanas of Vino y aguardiente, and Rubi's certificacion endorsing Fuente's administration of Paso del Norte. (04-14-'67). Virrey acknowledges receipt of Fuente's letter. (05-29-'67). Virrey orders Fuente to oversee distribution of papel sellado, collection of tax on aguardiente from Parras. (11-13-'67). Fuente acknowledges receipt of viceregal order, awaits shipment of paper from Guadalajara. (12-25-'67). Fuente acknowledges ochs, July 1988)

Correspondence between captains of presidios of Janos and junta administration. Issues include shortage and procurement of gunpowder at presidios; proposed relocation of presidio of Caldas to junta de los Rios; utilization of Indians to track Apaches, and guard horse herd at Janos; nomination and confirmation of officers at Janos; captain of Janos ordered to render military assistance to presidio of junta; punishment of Apaches residing at Janos accused of raiding real de Zaracachi; service records of officers at Janos, and general review of officers and soldiers at Janos which includes place of birth, race, parentage, etc. (J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

(J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

Discussion of when Rengel's new salary in position of comandante inspector should take effect. Decided that it should begin when he leaves Cadiz. Documents include verification of Rengel's departure. (D. Marksz, August 1987)