Cordero reports that Mazatlan and its surroundings are in threat of invasion by peruvian rebels. Cordero informs that numerous settlements in Sinaloa and in Sonora should receive administrative improvements and that functioning of real hacienda should be reorganized. (J. Hiller, April 1989)

Ff. Continuation of Roldan-grimaldi dispute over whether Alcalde Roldan had right to arrest, imprison disorderly soldiers in Durango. Balza appointed defensor of Grimaldi and reviews case in letter to comandante general (numbered ff. 164-171). Ruiz de Bustamante, defensor of other accused soldiers, then reviews their Cases (numbered ff. 172-181). Quinones, in particular, accused of calling Roldan a gamarrero. both documents clear, lengthy reviews of charges. Fiscales Rongel, Garay then review case to that point. (T. Sheridan, April 1990)

Continuation of Roldan-grimaldi controversy over whether Alcalde Roldan had right to arrest, imprison, punish disorderly soldiers. Trial continues as witnesses give their testimony and accused respond to that testimony, especially Ramon Cisneros. (T. Sheridan, April 1990).

Continuation of Roldan-grimaldi controversy over arrest, punishment of disorderly soldiers in Durango. Ruiz de Bustamante appointed defensor of imprisoned soldiers in July. Garcia conde appointed defensor of Grimaldi but declines. Grimaldi interrogated once again (numbered ff.108-109). Other declaraciones follow. (T. Sheridan, April1990)

Continuation of Roldan-grimaldi dispute over civil vs. Military authority. This Series begins with dictamen of licenciado Mena, who argues that Roldan did, indeed, have authority to arrest, imprison soldiers. Includes more declaraciones of soldiers involved in the affair. (T. Sheridan, April1990)

Continuation of Roldan-grimaldi controversy described in preceding entry (ff.22-55). Includes depositions of Ramon Cisneros, Manuel Rivas, and other soldiers involved in fray. Soldiers claim they were only defending themselves against civil authorities, who beat them up. Juez fiscal Rongel also interrogates just about everyone else involved in controversy, including Grimaldi (ff. 76-77), who claimed Roldan just using incident as way to attack Grimaldi over dispute over mine called San Juan Nepomuceno. (T. Sheridan, April, 1990)

This Series of documents are related to the preceding folios. Letters from Falco to comandante general informing him of rebellion and misconduct that took place in Bavispe naming Falco suggests comandante send prisoners to Chihuahua; letters from Garcia to virrey informing him that provincias are in peace. Letter from general of Opata nation for comandante informing him that his people have nothing to do with rebellion in Bavispe; letter from the realista to virrey informing him of public fight between Falco and Paula that is affecting all the presidios, saying that the Gachupines are fighting for the money; Garcia suggests virrey send a military officer to Chihuahua; copy of letter from Melgares to Garcia informing him of movements of united states against some places on the coast. (D. Bautista, July 1990)

Letter from Arredondo to virrey accusing Arminan of disrespect and insubordination. Arredondo wants to help arminas petitions for supplies But, in question of the orders of the sub -inspeccion, Arminan has to behave. Virrey suggests caution in relations with Arminan. Arminan explains to virrey that he wants better relations with Arredondo, points out that conciliatory letter to Arredondo was not answered. Arminan gives loyalty to virrey and Arredondo. Summary of official letters from Arminan to senor sub-inspector general. Note from virrey to Daisemberger saying that evidence to remove Arminan from his position slender (D. Bautista March 1990)

Letter from Arminan to Arredondo explaining why he took the supplies; letter from capitan of Bahia of Espiritu Santo to Arredondo saying that they do not have supplies; letter from Arredondo to Arminan explaining how to make the necessary arrangements to obtain supplies so that his officers are not seen too often in the villages; Arminan answers in a strong way to all the points of the letter from Arredondo; four relations of the state of the reximiento. Arminan writes a conciliatory letter to Arredondo. (D. Bautista, March 1990)

Arredondo sends two letters, numbers 180 and 207, to virrey complaining about supplies Arminan took without permission, suggest virrey place Arminan under orders of the comandancia general-a note from virrey to Daisemberger to place all complaints from Arredondo against Arminan in a quaderno and notify Arminan that he will be under the orders of the sub -inspeccion since December 30. Arminan writes to virrey saying that he agrees with disposition but requests further explanation. Virrey reiterates orders of being under Arredondo's supervision (D. Bautista, March 1990)