Correspondence between Salcedo and viceroy concerning rebel encampments along U.s.side of Sabinas River. Includes daily log by Toro of March along Texas coast searching for rebel meeting places. Testimony by local resident indicates that rebel bands have settled near Nacogdoches and mouth of Nechas River. Also includes precautions taken in Texas in light of reports from vice-consul in new Orleans of imminent pirate attacks against coastal settlements, with possible connections with rebels. (A. Tukey, September 1988)

Series of concise letters between Bonavia and virrey covering search for pirates off California, granting of marriage licenses, triplication of official correspondence, and petition by Mum to receive title and salary of Cirujano mayor. (A. Tukey, August 1988)

Vaamonde recounts loyal service history as justification for appointment to new position, as unemployment has left him in state of poverty. Includes short account of defense of canary islands from British, construction of fort at San Blas, and disciplining of batallion of Spanish and Indian auxiliaries stationed at San Blas. On page beginning with siguiendo aquello de apeles (folios unnumbered), detailed account of torture ritual and cannibalism practiced by unnamed group of Indians in Nuevo Leon. Spanish victims kidnapped from area around Sayula are tied to stake and burned with branding irons while dance called mitote is performed. Skull cap of victim is removed, and dead bodies are eaten. Vaamonde's campaign against these Indians is recounted, as well as quelling of uprising in 1783 of escaped prisoners, headed by notorious pirate Lorencillo, in Guadalajara. Vaamonde seeks position as governor of Nuevo Santander, intendente of San Luis Potosi, or sargento mayor de Mexico. (A. Tukey, January 1989).

Arteaga ill with eye infection thus can not go on ship; diary of Arteagas eventual trip to California, describes in general terms being blown off course, unloading ballast in Monterrey, transporting Neve, drops of supplies in presidios along coast, is followed by a Spy ship, drops off and picks up passengers including missionaries at San Carlos and Santa Clara; short, detailed list of supplies received signed by Junipero Serra and Gallo; addendum of Artega's diary describes San Francisco bay; Hijosa requests return to Spain, arrangments for successor; notice of arrival of two new surgeons in San Blas with salaries; Hijosa clears his accounts in order to get permision to leave San Blas (p. Coyle, March 1990)

Notice of need for provisions and the construction of a warehouse in San Diego; notice of delivery of 22 soldiers to California from Loreto, Neve advises captain to stay in port because of Lobos before returning with shipment of mules, returns to San Blas because of scarcity of supplies on peninsula; notice of departure from San Blas with construction materials destined for Loreto; review of expenditures of Camacho on way to San Blas and request for remuneration; notices of transfer of personnel from Spain. (p. Coyle, March 1990)

Documents arrival and departures of ships with freight and passengers between San Blas and Baxa California; includes detailed lists of passengers and freight; includes notice of transfer of sick people to Tepic because of bad climate in San Blas; notice of armed English brigs off coast of Baxa California. (p. Coyle, March 1990)

Detailed lists of freight and some passengers carried by ships between San Blas, Guaymas, California, Europe and south America; lists of all registered ships passing in and out of San Blas for particular periods; includes vague notice of salaries sent and received; notice that inhabitants of Alta California lacking in support and subsequent notice of freight shipment to California ff. 33-35 (Approx); sickness of treasurers noted ff. 48-49 (Approx); notice of attack by a Goleta insurgente del Rio de la plata causing ship to take on water and fight a large contingent of european and portugese soldiers ff. 67-68 and 70-71 (Approx); generally grouping consists of lading documents, sometime listings specific freight. (p. Coyle, February 1990)

Letters about building presidio in Sonora, location of presidio and letters suggesting person to be in charge. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1987)

Investigation of Indian attacks, cowardice of soldiers in pursuit of enemy. Pirates in Rio Mayo. Discussion of race relations. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1987)

Investigating rumor Indian unrest, led expedition more than 20 arcabuseros to Yaqui pueblos, but unable to enter because River to high (7/26/1689). States all Yaqui pueblos peaceful. With help Yaqui captain general Juan Andres, organized 400 Indians to pursue Gentiles who stole captain Bega's livestock, killed two muleskinners, but expedition delayed because of presence pirate (Cosario) in mouth Yaqui River. States Yaquis harvested much maize this year, selling large quantities to miners. Believes theft/killing cattle blamed on Yaquis work of some thieves. Describes Yaqui houses, churches of Adobe as sumptuous. Mentions Estancia de Agua Caliente, 12-14 leagues from Yaqui pueblos, as having much grando mayor. States other pueblos territory peaceful as well. says he knows nothing Rio Mayo, Tegueco settlements. (T. Sheridan, berkeley, 1976) Blas de/arguellas, Tomas de (capitan)/Andres, Juan (capitan general) (Yaqui)