Garrido y Duran requests transfer to the court of Madrid. Series of letters of praise for exceptional service and recommendation for requested transfer. (M. Longo, October 1989)

Troop and individual reassignments throughout La Frontera (ff. 95-97). Mention of walling in the presidio of Tucson. Military service records of Jose Maria Abate who was removed as teniente comandante del presidio de San Carlos de Buenavista and transferred to regimiento de dragones de Espana. Andres Arias Cavalleros, capitan de las milicias de Toluca essentially retired. Both men transferred due to age, although mention of exceptional service records and health. Salaries reduced. Series of letters pleading for reinstatement of past salaries. Discussion of replacements. (M. Longo, October 1989)

Guifas wrote several letters to the viceroy complaining of Younger officers being promoted over him. Francisco Lazaya promoted to second alfarez. Guifas describes in detail the military careers of his Father, Jose Manuel Guifas, and his Brother. Guifas' Father was a leader in the conquest of Nueva Tamaulipas. Two sargents, with less experience, were promoted over Guifas. Guifas threatened to retire if no action was taken. Guifas wrote of same problems to gobernador Diego Savaga. Viceroy sends letter recommending that Guifas receive the next available promotion. Letters from fellow officers stating Guifas unworthy of promotion. Guifas writes several letters to viceroy explaining his recent illness. Detailed physical description of Guifas. Testimony from Manuel lornos concerning military conduct of Guifas and fellow soldiers. Guifas received bloodletting treatment for his illness. Guifas' captain Mungier reported that Guifas had stolen military livestock. Guifas suspicious that his captain and wife are having a liaison. Guifas wrote letter to viceroy accusing the captain of misconduct and denied the charges of extortion. Guifas wrote that captain had conspired to kill him. Guifas blinded due to illness. Wrote requesting overdue promotion and disability due to blindness. Requested permission to go to Mexico to be cured of illness. Wrote concerning financial problems. Guifas inherited land and five slaves upon mothers death. Juan de Sosaya gained control of Guifas' land. Land planted in Maguey. Sosaya producing Mezcal and selling for 20 pesos per barrel. Guifas wanted action taken to regain control of land. (K. Mccaston, September 1989)

Draft written by the viceroy outlining list of complaints lodged by Jose Guifas concerning the misconduct by his captain, his blindness, and other military matters. (K. Mccaston, September 1989).

First folio lists all titles, lands of king Carlos, then names Dufay as Alferez Segundo in Monterrey company. F. 522 lists full name, all titles of Florez on printed form documenting Dufay's promotion to Alferez Primero in Nuevo Leon volante; includes elaborately drawn coat of arms for Florez. Letters concerning Dufay's retirement, cessation of pay. F.541 mentions Dufay in charge of reduccion of San Christoval Indians, who fled to Sierra Madre; mentions Indian spies (no specifics). (A. Dean, September 1989)

Concerns Series of letters dealing with military administration such as military official being transferred to Guadalaxara. Chart showing service record of Vaamonde y Villamil (allusion made to guerra Britanica in Goatemala). Service record of Alsubide is given and shows his military activities and education. Document shows other military officials seeking to fill vacancy left by Santianez. Military post left vacant in Nuevo Reyno de Leon. Document shows military actions against Indians in Tucson and Sonora desert (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Lorca y Villena's record of military service and request for merit; also concerns sad situation and work that family was exposed to and his request for change of situation given his long years of service. (K. Hubin, October 1989)

Concerns Pedro Barrera's military service record and commendations from many different people in request for his Fuero militar; diverse geographical references and several accounts of violent incidents with Indians during attempts at pacification. (K. Hubin, October 1989)

Copies of documents concerning Orozco's career as Armero, from 1787 to 1792; describes contracts he has taken, arms he manufactured, prices; letters of reference. All apparently related to his appointment as maestro Armero for Nueva Vizcaya (covered in ff.185-230 of this volume). (A. Dean, August 1989)

Solorzano asks that his salary be held in Chihuahua treasury sortorio asks license to travel to Guadalajara on personal matters; service record included. Joseph Sartorio is Father of Juan. Mateos is authorized to receive four (months') pay to cover travel costs (destination not given). (A. Dean, August 1989)