Concerns events related to Elizondo's expedition; participation of the catalonian volunteers; their assignments in California; fighting at Cerro Prieto; supplying troops for assignments; troop movements and relocations to area around San Blas; most of documents relate to relocation of combined force of members of the catalonian volunteers and the regiment of America, who were ordered southward to a garrison near Tepic; the collection includes many interesting details about their sea voyage and March; including notes on misfortunes caused by storms; food; and inflated prices. It illustrates the significant problems of troop movement between central New Spain and frontier. (J. Williams, September 1987)

(D. Uhlman, July 1988)

Correspondence between Belena and virrey with copies of letters discussion of inability to remit profits from estancos de Polvora, Tabaco y Naipes due to lack of Arrieros; suggestion that Caudales be sent to Guaymas on mules supplied by missions to save money. Discussion of prices of gold and silver. (D. Uhlman, July 1988)

Documents from Belena regarding amounts of gold and silver converted into currency sent to visitador Galvez to pay for expedition to Sonora, also documents authorizing restitution of confiscated monies to agents selling gunpowder. Document naming Belena subdelegado by king, along with naming and salaries of Belena's assistants. (A. Dell'acqua, may 1988)

Accounts, receipts of food supplies, gifts given to allied Indian nations in Nueva Mexico. Includes lists, prices and quantities of these goods. Also, copy of order approving delivery of food supplies to these Indian groups, plus list of Indian groups and number of individuals entering and leaving Santa Fe.

Account and receipts for goods given to Comanches, Navajos, other Indian groups. Includes lists of items, quantities and prices of these goods. Some information on Spanish social relations with these Indian groups. Mentions establishment of Comanche settlement on Rio nepestle and direct route to Texas. (J. H. Ochs, may 1988)

(D. Uhlman, may 1988)

(D. Uhlman, may 1988)

(D. Uhlman, may 1988)

Cuentas for supplies to Mescaleros in presidio del Norte. F. 210 is Razon listing names of people and number of mules available in Norte and Principe for carrying Carne de Cibolo; names in list not included in personal names category. (D. Uhlman, may 1988)