Instancia in which procurador de indios attempts to secure return of goods stolen from Pintos by captain Serna (muebles, 9 Mulas aporadas, 4 manadas de Yeguas, 3 burros maestros, Una porcion de Ganado cabrio y obejuno); governor's order to compensate Indians ignored by Serna; fiscal de lo civil orders expediente containing instancias to be archived for future reference in such Cases. (L. Kerr, December 1988)

First several folios contain vague memos regarding expedientes included in volume; instancia of Pinto Indians that protector Serna destroyed mission, deprived them of missionary, cattle, food, other goods; Indians' argument verified, Serna required to compensate losses. (L. Kerr, December 1988)

Concerns payment by Siniaga and Puchal of goods which were missing after transport to supply presidios and missions in Loreto and Monterrey with food, clothing, etc.; they were found guilty of having misappropriated them en route to destinations; contains many detailed lists of cargos carried in ships by these men with prices and quantities listed. (K. Hubin, may, 1990)

Concerns accusation of Perez y Anzoategui of secret sales and export of silver bars from port of San Blas; contains extensive legal documentation of crimes, witness testimonies and letters incriminating the accused

Folios 334-336 from Fages to Bucareli concerns question of distribution of land and furnishing of cattle to settlers who marry Indian women converts in Monterrey jurisdiction. Remaining supplies and cattle for Lower California missions and presidios; of necessary personnel, food, cattle and arms for their defense; advises of shipments and receipts of items to same by paquebots San Carlos, el Principe and San Antonio. 2) ff. 341-344 are 1770 instrucciones from Croix to the Cabo of the Escolta de la mision in 16 capitulos including regulations for distribution of weapons, defensive measures to be taken, treatment and punishment of Indians, care of horses and cattle, food supplies and rations, relations with missionaries and Gentiles, punishments for contraband and illicit sexual relations with Indians. (J. M. Johnson, July 1989)

Most important documents will be referenced below by folio no. Most unusual document is letter to Pison signed and likely written by his wife regarding his importance to family (f. 308). Incredibly filthy swear words attributed to him, directed against priest during mass, quoted and underlined in ff. 244-245. Useful diagnosis of ailment (sinocat putrida) and simple treatment prescribed of better diet, sleep, exercise by surgeon (f. 316 ?) Traces processes of judicial procedure in determination of charges of other bad conduct on Pison's part, brought by teniente de gobernador Moreno in Loreto. Included is detailed service and conduct record and witnessed testimonies of Pison's past military service; and other biographical information. Accused of years of drunkenness, womanizing, thievery, setting bad examples for mission Indians. Jailed at mission; some witnesses testify that he reacted to provocation by others; Pison requests change of venue for unbiased trial and accessibility to witnesses for his defense who are themselves in prison in Guadalajara. Released by authorities on bail paid by Ramon Espinosa; although his mine personal effects are kept. At trial, jailed prisoners clear him of murder of Osio, by swearing latter died by drowning. Pison countercharges Moreno with beating and refusal to allow his case to go before Barri. Provides motive for Moreno's silencing him by citing evidence of Former's absconding with treasury funds and illegal trade in alcoholic beverages. Missionaries and Armona testify to his generally good character, despite drinking bouts. Final decision, however, by Valcarcel; approved by viceroy is that Pison must be punished by losing personal effects, mine, military title and lifetime banishment from Californias. Ff. 328-331, when punishment given, Pison petitions Bucareli to allow him for temporary stay in Loreto with family to make financial arrangements before his expulsion. (J. M. Johnson, July 1989)

Documents relate damages contra Guizarnotegui for his neglect of company at his command and the review passed by Rengel. Inspector finds Inferior quality of goods of company. Goods Guizarnotegui bought cheaply for his own profit and do, not conform to regulation. Decree orders him to replace Inferior goods with ones of higher quality. Vecinos de comercio give evidence of poor qualities of goods and their inexpensive nature. F. 229 gives a list of prices the company paid for sarga and Pano, their value, and excessive payment of company for these goods. (P. Lenz, October 1989)

Documents concern reopening of case against Ramon. Charges brought against Ramon are stated, witnesses testify against him. Libertine life of troops under Ramon's command; gambling among troops and with Ramon; drinking to excess; Ramon employs soldiers illegally in his personal services; and steals cattle from neighboring lands; Ramon's releasing of youth in company Charged with rape; and Ramon's arbitrary use of power to imprison others are all cited against him by the witnesses. Later documents concern Ramon's background and Superior record. Ramon denies all charges against him and gives his reasons for his actions. Ramon describes in detail the soldiers in his service and of their work in his mines and household. He also denies excessive gambling and drinking. (P. Lenz, October 1989)

Documents concern conduct of Ramon in time he served post of justicia and comandante of company of Punto de Lampazos. No specific charges listed but Huerta's allegations of wrongdoing. (P. Lenz, October 1989)