Bustamante congratulates virrey on arrival in Nueva Espana relocation of Guajoquilla (f. 287). Cover letter and memorial and certification of gunpowder used at Guajoquilla (ff. 288-290). Berroteran acknowledges receipt of viceregal Despacho (f. 291). Virrey acknowledges Berroteran's role in making peace with Apaches (f.292). Bustamante explains tardiness in responding to unavailability of Mexico-bound letter carriers (f. 293). Virrey approves Bustamante's nominees for positions of subordinate officers at Guajoquilla (f. 294). Virrey disapproves of Bustamante's refusal to pursue Indians that stole horses, mules (f. 295). Bustamante sends virrey names of subordinate officers (ff. 286-287). Bustamante explains to Campo y Larrea his refusal to assist in pursuit of Indians that stole horses, mules from San Bartholome (ff. 298-299). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of plan y mapa from virrey (f. 300). Cover letters for certificacion y memorial de Polvora for years '63,'64 (ff. 301-303). Virrey acknowledges receipt of 304). Bustamante assures virrey that Rubi's orders will be followed (f. 306). Bustamante, at age 62, humbly requests military discharge from real servicio (ff. 307-309). Bustamante assures virrey that he will follow Cuellar's orders (f. 310). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of viceregal order stating that cash wages be payed to subordinate presidio officers (ff. 311,312). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of virrey's letter certificacion de Polvora for '67 (f. 314). Military roster of Guajoquilla executed January 4, '68. Includes name, rank, age, length of service of presidio soldiers, plus list of equipment owned by each (f. 315). Virrey acknowledges receipt of

Villaverde informs virrey of his compliance with Rubi's orders receipt of viceregal order stipulating payment of cash wages to presidio officers, viceregal approval of appointments or dismissals of officers; makes humble request for funds (05-29-'68); acknowledges receipt of order stipulating military assistance be rendered to Cuellar (05-29-'68); reiterates need for funds (04-29-'68 & 02-04-'69); virrey acknowledges request, and states that monies will be sent promptly (06-11-'68 & 02-25-'69); Villaverde assures compliance with orders given by visitador general Galvez, requests mail be sent via Durango, not Potosi (08-31-'69); informs virrey of governor's order that Villaverde follow no mandate except governor's or virrey's, and requests virrey's response (12-30-'69); virrey states that Villaverde to follow orders given by Galvez and Cuellar (04-27-'70). (J. H. Ochs, July 1988)

Gomez, captain of San Buenaventura informs virrey that he has acknowledges receipt of viceregal order which stipulates that nomination and dismissal of presidio officers must be approved by capitania general del virrey; also, officers' salaries must be payed in cash. (J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

(J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

Viceregal orders to diputados de Chihuahua re: freeing of funds in treasury for salaries for Aguero and Marques de Rubi, and construction of two presidios in Nueva Vizcaya. Included are diputados' responses to these orders. (J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

Viceroy grants two year licencia for Cancio to go to Spain. Inspections of Piquetes de dragones de Espana y Mexico and salary payments. Concerns Yaquis of Rio Fuerte remaining stationary and military personnel involved. Surgeon Gil's salary increase received during expedition to no longer be paid. Letter on revolt of Santa Lucia and role played by Rubalcava. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Concerns Pol's return of soldiers, transport costs; conduct and insubordination of compania volante. Need to reinforce certain presidio detachments; Lumbreras' salary. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Corbalan's letter to Croix describes silver mining areas and discoveries of gold and silver and control of gold. Cornelio depopulated because of lack of water though rich in gold. Soldiers of Altar find gold in Aguas Frias. Aid of rations to compania de fusileros, but need to avoid expenses; transport costs, baker must be paid by compania; lack of uniforms complained of. Transport of troops by ship and details on carrying water; describes poor maritime transport service on pacific coast. Letter confirms completion of expedition; discusses availability of rations on ship for infantry. Yaquis don't grow food and need rations. Concerns inspection and salary payment of dragones de Espana y Mexico and participation in expediton. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Letter from viceroy to Corbalan mentioning matters on treatment of Indians; troop payments; supplies; and veteran troops. Corbalan reports his ill health. Concerns application of Alcabalas and shipper who owes taxes. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Concerns expedition of Sonora expenditures and difficulty in on paying veteran troops. Corbalan acknowledges receipt of order changing 4 per cent Alcabala. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)