Concerns Garcia conde's new position as Mariscal de Campo and salary; question of whether he should receive 6000 pesos annually or 7000 as he had previously received while working in Sonora. (K. Hubin, may, 1990)

Concerns Santa Maria's request for advancement of wages to cover finances of moving himself and family to San Luis Potosi; recently promoted to position of governor, he can only receive wages of Former rank (sargento mayor de dragones provinciales de San Carlos) until he takes new position; contains lists of expenses incurred by Santa Maria and family. (K. Hubin, may, 1990)

Mention of mulato military troop in Mazatlan; discussion that there is much vice and disorganization in the troop. There is mention of need of garrison near Rosario, and that these well disciplined soldiers may be a great asset. Discussion of presence of some criminals in troop, and attempt to extradite them. There is letter of king where he recommends appointing a new captain for troop, as well as building fort. Soldiers are exonerated from paying tribute. (J. Tapia, February, 1988)

Documents deal with retirement of Denojeant as commander of Opatas auxiliaries; search for another person with qualities necessary to deal with peaceful Apaches living in vecinity of Bacuachi. Several officials rejected for position due to lack of these traits. Finally Garcia y Bringas is appointed and transferred from Mexico to Bacuachi; discussion of his salary. (J. Tapia, February, 1988)

Documents deal with appointment of Denojeant as teniente comandante of Opata troop in Babispe; discussion of his salary. Other documents deal with his appointment as Alferez of same company. (J. Tapia, February, 1988)

Lengthy Series of documents dealing with debt of Jose Garibay when he was captain of fronteras. Debt occurred when Garibay was in Mexico and Mesia was appointed captain of Fronteras, and Croix decided to have Garibay pay for Mesia's salary. Several letters deal with Garibay's attempt to have debt cancelled arguing that he was in Mexico under Croix orders, and later in Veracruz under viceroy's orders. Other documents deal with government officials attempts to verify Garibay's statements. After review it is stated that Garibay was in Mexico on his own will and procrastinated in going to fronteras to take charge of presidio. Meanwhile he received his salary as captain as well as other salaries for various positions held in Mexico and Veracruz. It is decided that Garibay should pay debt, and that money should be taken from his salary on a monthly Basis. Garibay asks viceroy to have less money taken out because he cannot support his family. Other documents deal with the withholding of money from Garibay in Guadalajara, and an incomplete record of this payment in real hacienda of Mexico. (J. Tapia, January, 1988)

Series of documents about Allande y Saabedra's request to be transferred to another position out of Tucson. Summary of Allande's military career, and how his many battles against Apaches and other Indians has led to poor health. Discussion of Allande's bravery against enemy Indians, and how he contained attack of numerous Apaches on Tucson on may 1, 1782. Mention of his bad temper and not being well liked by his subordinate soldiers. (J. Tapia, December, 1987)

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