Tax on sales to be used to aid expedition sale of cards (4 real tax) and tobacco; tobacco to be packaged according to provisions. Problems among capitans affecting jurisdiction of governor over the vecinos of their presidios, capitans complain they do not have control of troops to fight enemy invasions, waiting for license to do away with all Indians who do not speak Spanish; Corbalan to Croix regarding prohibition of alcohol, complains that Mescal prohibited and not even found for medicinal use, difficulty aquiring caldos de Castilla, request that some be allowed to produce Mescal; Croix responds that the Mescal factory and use of the drink must be abolished. Pimas described cooperating in robbery with rebel Indians--Corbalan describes their tactics in escaping from troops. Corbalan sends inspection reports on Varios military groups and fiscal affairs of the expedition; lack of funds and currency. Mesia writes Corbalan about his opinion of worth of two companias volantes in Guaymas. Notification of recipients of promotions within companias volantes; discussion of provision of supplies to expedition. Corbalan will publish vandos about establishment of lottery. Corbalan to Croix regarding Alamos treasurer, and treasury instruccion written by Belena; additions to the instruccion provided which concern debtors, control of treasury keys, papel sellado, division of land among employees, collecting tribute, and cost of treasury office supplies. (L. L. Woodward, July 1989)

(L. L. Woodward, March 1988)

Concerns mail service in Sonora and Sinaloa. Concerns printing of Neve's reglamiento. Concerns order received about promoting harmony between judges and administrators of Alcavalas and paymaster frauds. Concerns decision that cigar and cigarette factory not be established in Durango. Brief mention of case of Dona Petronila Hurtado de Mendosa against two Sumas and required paperwork. Informing of death and receipt of salary of Cacique Juan Domingo. Concerns lottery establishment in Durango and Chihuahua. Response to letter about payment to troops and gunsmith in Santa Fee. Payment of transport costs for Mule deer. Request for surgeon Davila's retirement. (L. L. Woodward, June 1988)

Fayni mentions weak forces at Parral. Writes of Galvez' cavalry offensive, which was delayed by lack of good mounts. Includes details of troop provisioning. Analizjon mentions Indian attacks in Ofuelos. Fayni acknowledges receipt of Bando concerning celebration of lottery drawing. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)