Governor Emparan describes steps taken to limit exporting of grain in attempt to control prices; notes on official proclamation relating to such problems. (J. Williams, February 1987)

Detailed accounts of introduction of hemp and flax into Nueva financing, incentives, and teaching of sowing techniques for cultivation of hemp and flax by local population. Also includes prices and range of uses for estimated grade of hemp produced in area; purchase and transport of product. (A. Tukey, June 1988)

Series of documents dealing with factors for terminating performance of this merchant. Several military officials complain that prices were too high, and merchandise of poor quality. In letter of June 18, 1790 Guizarnotegui defends his actions and requests renewal of contract. Also discussion between viceroy and several civil and military officials on negative effects of having only one person provide for needs of presidios. (J. Tapia, September, 1987)

Series of letters and informes on provisioning of presidial troops and companias volantes. government and military officials concerned that soldiers are not able to provide themselves and their families with proper amounts of food, clothing, and weapons with their salary. Merchants of Chihuahua are asked to develop plan for provisioning presidios that will benefit soldiers. Military officials upset because merchants are more concerned with their profits than with welfare of troops. In letter of October 30, 1786, Guizarnotegui proposes a detailed plan for provisioning presidios. Benefits and disadvantages of plan are discussed by other merchants, military officials and viceroy. Plan is modified several times, and each time there are meetings to discuss changes. Disagreements between merchants on amount of profits. In letter of February 13, 1787, objectives of themselves; distribute profits among merchants of region who promote agriculture, animal raising, and mining. In letter of July 9, 1790?, there is discussion of merchants anger of losing profits for charging high prices. Letter may 8, 1790, viceroy relates that Guizarnotegui's contract will end at end of year; all merchants should take steps for provisioning presidios. In letter August 4, 1790, merchants Argue that they have supported soldiers and crown in many ways, but that they need to make a certain profit or they will be forced to move to other areas. (J. Tapia, September, 1987)

Borica commissioned by Ugarte y Loyola to lead in-depth investigation into contract of 1788-1792 with Guizarnotegui. Contains very detailed tables of sales to troops and presidios, prices of goods and freight; consultation with expert merchants and customers regarding quality of provisions; verdict that Guizarnotegui is following contract; complaints by customers proven unfounded; includes character evaluations of Guizarnotegui and receipts. (D. J. McClelland, September 1987)

Series of letters between Ugarte y Loyola and real hacienda discussing contract with Guizarnotegui and state of funds of Chihuahuan treasury; further request for 40,000 pesos by Guizarnotegui to provide goods for troops in 1790; concludes with extremely detailed chart of prices and expenditures by Guizarnotegui in 1788 on said contract. (D. J. McClelland, September 1987).

Concerns treasury of Chihuahua; detailed account of monies paid out and received between January and October of 1788. (D. J. McClelland, September 1987)

(D. J. McClelland, September 1987)

(D. J. McClelland, September 1987)

Hold is called on payment of 80,000 pesos to Guizarnotegui for contract to supply presidial troops until intendiente Diaz de Ortega has approved it; further correspondence regarding payment, prices, and contract. (D. J. McClelland, September 1987)