Letter to viceroy with account by Gallardo of exploration in California, pacification of Indians, discovery of los Angeles bay, establishment and construction of Santa Gertrudis mission; his return and imprisonment by capitan of garrison in conjunction with two missionaries and his ruin when captain of garrison stole his papers and wife's jewelry; missionaries promised him death if truth was ever known. Includes detailed ethnography of area explored with accounts of richness to be found in water, pasture and fertile lands. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Juezes hacedores attempt to collect diezmo for corn bought by Blanco for his troops by threatening excommunication if sum is not paid. This type of extortion is declared illegal and Blanco is absolved from paying debt for 6 months. Virrey later finds that Blanco is not the debtor, but rather his antecesor, and Blanco is therefore not responsible for paying the diezmo. It is also found that juezes trespassed limits of their jurisdiction. (D. Marksz, February 1987)

Borrego killed Soto in the aisle of the church. Cura Diaz resisted surrendering Borrego to officials and was sent to local Convento for spiritual exercises and training, then to Convento Grande de Querataro. He is not allowed to return to Croix mission or any others of the Custodia del Rio Verde. (D. Marksz, January 1987)

Letters to viceroy accusing provincial of Zacatecas of stealing sinodos and demanding specific amounts of money from priests under his supervision leaving friars without their sustenance and not enough monies for care of churches, some priests incurred debts with outsiders who made judicial demands about payments. same provincial is accused of stealing and melting church utensils made of gold and silver substituting them with ones of lesser value. Investigation carried by comandante general de Provincias Internas on all missions following directive of king to remedy abuses. Secularization of missions and doctrines in Santander is carried out except the mission of San Cristobal de los gualahuises where only the priest is changed but mission is transferred to diocese of Nuevo Leon. Within body of documents there is information about Indian unrest due to encroachment of lads by Spaniards, pacification force is sent but withdraws, members of force are accused of cowardice. An informe about census of Indian nations under jurisdiction of each mission is attached with accounts of depredations and killings by Indian Pedro Jose and his band. Accusation of provincial unfounded. (Arturo dell'acqua. September 4, 1987.)

King grants request to Villa of Santa Fe to investigate criminal acts by missionaries. Orders return of properties confiscated from areas inhabitants. (A. Dell'acqua, may 1987)

Witness accounts of mistreatment and tampering by missionaries T continued control of lands and misuse of power in Nueva Mexico province by using bulas, taxing and confiscating properties under pretext of excommunication. (A. Dell'acqua, may 1987)

Request by spiritual custodio Santa Fe for soldiers to escort religious missionaries to Penol de Caquima to provide spiritual guidance to rebellious Indians. Veiled accusation of abuse of power and authority, slander and forgery of witnesses named by fray Cristobal de Quiroz. Request to viceroy by presidio personnel to keep governor as he is a good soldier. (A. Dell'acqua, 4/6/87)

Concerns proceedings of murder trial of priests accused of killing Indians. Mission at Taumabe to be rebuilt, weapons distributed to villages. Mention of salary increase and recognition of recent promotion. (L. Deatherage, July 1987)

Governor reports to viceroy on mission agriculture and cultivation, Indian labor at missions, use of farming equipment and livestock. List of mission production and expenditures sent to treasury, some missions failing, must send Indians back to lands, other missions successful. Friars at various missions not fulfilling orders, must comply. Hacienda tax to be paid with mission productions. Alferez to submit accounts of colony to royal treasury. (L. Deatherage, July 1987)

Confirms receipt of troop reviews and court proceedings for trial of priest accused of killing Indian. (L. Deatherage, June 1987)