Appeal interposed for Cortez. Discussion of changes in method of submission of such appeals. (S. Langmack October 1989)

Letters between Munoz, Lacomva and others about Indian uprising and crimes (murder, theft). Galvan arrested for removing munitions from storage despite warnings of Indians approaching. Letters concerning his actions. Depositions concern incident. (S. Langmack, September 1989)

Includes two informes in which gobernador describes to virrey chronological unfolding of Series of attacks by Aracates, Mesquites, others, on rancherias and villages of Sierra; number and location of Indians, 'pobladores,' soldiers killed given, as well as numbers of mules, horses stolen; 150 soldiers and 15 Indian auxiliaries to scour Sierra 'hasta no dejar indio en ella'; battles continue; 'piquete' of 15 soldiers captures 4 Indian men, Indian woman, child, who claim to be peaceful, escape after led to Soto la Marina; days earlier 2 unarmed 'vaqueros' killed, horses taken. In second letter, gobernador mountain pass in order to block Indians' retreat; plan somewhat effective, as more Indians killed, 'collera' of 38 taken to San Luis Potosi; supposedly peaceful Mesquites and mulatos apparently responsible for the large and Volatile Indian gathering in Sierra, also for death of pastor and several horse thefts. With Indians run out of Sierra, gobernador feels time right to begin construction of road into area. Argues also that some villages repeatedly attacked by Apaches because residents do not know how to respond or defend selves; solution lies in uniting 'pobladores', teaching them how to protect family and possessions, then fighting 'con Teson.' (L. Kerr, June 1989)

Series of testimonies and autos dealing with assistance given to military personnel of guesucar so they could dominate Indian Nayaritas in the area. Soldiers are rewarded with tax exemptions for their courage. (M. Marroquin, June 1989)

After their trial, Ugalde orders Echegaray to reinstate Espadas and Gumeli in their Former military ranks (teniente and alferes, respectively). Echegaray's notifies Ugalde of Mezcalero rebellion in Santa Rosa. Notice of escort of Indian captives to San Luis Potosi.

Taboada petitions Ugalde to order Ramirez to pay his debt to Taboada. Ugalde authorizes status of Gracia de Invalidos to Castaneda, Villarreal, and Torres. Letters from Echegaray to Ugalde reporting the sending of troops to accompany Ugalde in his military inspection trip. Ugalde notifies Echegaray he must send correspondence to Valle de Santa Rosa even when he is on his military Inspections trip. Notification of Echegaray concerning the military and civil census he must remit to Ugalde. explanation of payments to Espadas after Ugalde's decision in favor of Espadas. Notification of remittance and reception of correspondence.

Soldiers, horses, mules and supplies are sent from Punta de Lampazos to Monterrey to join other companias in Ugalde's campaign. Indians from San Christoval mision lead by capitancillo Montes, are said to have committed robbery. Autos for the trial of Espadas for the disappearance of 1500 pesos during during his provisional military administration. Some witnesses are brought to the trial, Espadas' goods are sold, and Ugalde is given a copy of all the trial's documents. (R. Gomez, July 1989)

Notification of creation of two state secretaryship eclesiasticas; 2) de Guerra, hacienda, comercio y navegacion. Ugalde's petition to Santianes of a report of the names, positions and salaries of Ramo del Tabaco and Ramo de Alcabala employees from 1775 to 1788. Military promotion of Dufay to alferes Primero. (R.Gomez, July 1989)

Abal proposes to supply the troops of provincias de oriente with weapons, and food. Espeleta formulates 6 objections, to Abal's proposal. Ugalde reports that he is going to inspect the troops of provincias del Nuevo Reyno de Leon. Gonzalez de Santianes' petitions for a 6 month break because he feels sick. Report of de la Huerta's trip to Mexico in order to take his family to Monterrey. Ugalde remits plans and manuals for preventing a smallpox epidemic in Nuevo Reyno de Leon. (R. Gomez, July 1989)

Concerns informes from Gutierrez de la Cueva to Flores regarding logbooks of Ugalde's campaigns. Remittance of reports and index related to Nuevo Reyno de Leon administration. Relation of reports, authors, dates and number of them by Gutierrez de la Cueva. (R.Gomez, July 1989)