Concerns Callis (capitan of the catalonian volunteers) problems of supply and pay for his men; includes table of adjustments of gratificaciones in terms of pesos; also a table of unit composition with notes on arms and uniforms (f. 46); includes notes on various misadventures associated with their removal from Sonora to area near Tepic (See ff. 23-31 this volume). Document provides important information about forces at time of Elizondo's expedition to Sonora. (J. Williams, September 1987)

Documents discuss effect of land distribution on Sonora after Galvez' inspection, references to past cedulas and viceregal decisions. Difficulties of collection of tribute in areas of Sinaloa due to poor treatment by officials. Needed improvement in operations of mines and collection of Alcabala. After reviewing problems, king and Galindo recommend halting of land distribution until province receives favorable return defensively and economically. Establishment of Casas reales at Arispe and Rosario approved, with suggestions for fiscal economization and duties for personnel. (J. M. Johnson, July 1988)

Detailed report of the military inspection of the Piquete de dragones de Espana stationed at Arizpe to protect Sonora made by Roque de Medina in January 1782, and two additional letters by Croix concerning the review. (G. Lavalley, April 1988)

Garrido y Duran indexes letters from Loyola to virrey regarding augmentation of salaries for officers; pensions of retired officers; reports on troops' progress in Indian wars; various testimonies and documents concerning arbitrary taxation of hacenderos in provincias; augmentation of salaries for troops; suspension of chaplains, uniforms, new recruits; review of Indian hostilities (documents not present). Virrey acknowledges receipt of indexes. Some letters from Loyola are to supplement notices to royal court. (D. J. McClelland, December 1987)

Ugarte y Loyola and virreynato correspond concerning relations with Indians near Carrizal; need for temporary relief replacing veteran officials. Proposal made that presidios be given captains as leaders rather than second leutenants to boost troop morale. Request made that comandante inspector relay update on inspection of troops; Ugalde to take over command of troops in Texas, Coaquila, Leon and Santander. Cadete Diaz de Luna sent to provincias to serve. Ugarte y Loyola returns original expedientes received from Matias de and Santander for which arrangements were not completed (documents not present). Mangino's letter answered concerning funds in Chihuahua; marques of Sonora reports royal decree allowing him to use stamp for signature; remits 100 copies for notification to other leaders. (D. J. McClelland, December 1987)

(D. J. McClelland, November 1987)

(D. J. McClelland, October 1987)

Letter from Croix requesting two thousand more troops to be able to pacify provincias. Croix deduces need of this many men from accounts of problems in provinces; from documents from presidio personnel and governors of provinces, also from letters written by civilians living in area. Viceroy denies request is excessive. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Concerns notice that a place called palo encebabo has a great deal of gold; bishop of Durango, made complaints about mayor's disorderly conduct; request is made that alcoholic beverages be prohibited; soldiers receive status of Invalidos; mines and minerals regulations; correspondence sent on ship to Guaymas; decree (notice), that military officials seeking sanctuary in churches be extradited; legislation to recall moneda antigua is sent to the governor of P.I.; reward is given to military official for recapturing deserters in concept of maintenance and capture; notice that fragata San Joseph anchored in California has an emmergency; notice that fagatas, anchored in San Francisco after successful expedition; discovery of a new seaport named Bucareli, location is given; missionary Garces, asks for help for Indian Yumas. (M. Marroquin, October 1988)

Documents relating to leave of absence granted by viceroy to Cancio to visit Spain. Documents about visit and ill health of visitador general while traveling in area. (A. Dell'acqua, October 1987)