Abalos accuses Olasaran of viciousness, treason, imperiosity, among other things. Olasaran accuses Abalos of calumny, being an imposter (Abalos claims his Father is C. Abalos; Sanchez claims C. Abalos had no son). Frequently mentioned that Abalos is mestizo. Many letters from character witnesses protesting for/against each party. Inserted in middle of these is Series of letters concerning death of Guzman (f.262-265), in which Abalos is apparently implicated. Buena is widow of Guzman. It seems Abalos is arrested, his punishment discussed. (A. Dean, July 1989)

Very interesting record of investigation into death of Yxart, gobernador de Nuevo Santander, April 18. Alva is placed in charge of inquiry into suicide. letter from Caleja suggesting perhaps miscreant from volante killed him, created appearance of suicide for revenge. Transcription of questioning of soldiers, blacksmith interspersed throughout. Testimony by reputable sources of deceased's character, recent actions, events surrounding discovery of corpse. Long letter from moquira speculating on circumstances that may shoe, stabbed with knife; all doors to room closed. F.95 is detailed floorplan of governor's Palace with drawing of scene inconclusive evidence for foulplay; no prosecution undertaken. Yxart given ecclesiastic burial anyway. (A. Dean, July 1989)

Reports to Flores de San Pedro from missionaries concerning success of reduccion, status of pueblos receipts for donations to missions by military and civil government. Documents span two years, all same general format, theme. F.409 mention giving sacraments to reduced Indians at Miraflores in their own language. F.415 further mention of barbarous death of Luna; mentions which missionaries responsible for which pueblos. (A. Dean, March 1990)

Reports on readiness of local troops to join in reconquest of Naiarit, general preparations. F.175 is letter by Diaz attesting that he has cured several of Infanteria Espanola of fever, etc; they may now participate in reconquest. F.186 mentions killing, burial of Luna; letter is by Lauria, who apparently witnessed discovery of Luna's body. (A. Dean, February 1990)

Mostly general reports of plans to deal with Indian attacks, often using friendly Indian auxiliaries; mention of missionaries involved in organizing defense efforts; more specific passages listed below. F.88-89 mentions need to melt down tin, lead from five presidios (no names) to cast bullets; mentions Spanish civilians left in presidio guarded by 20 Indian soldiers (vague). F.90 describes in detail carnage left by Indian attack in Barranca. F.91 mentions finding mutilated body of Luna. F.99 reports apprehension, questioning of five Naiarites, one of whom is Don Pedro, gobernador of Santissima Trinidad; goes on to describe round-up of Naiarites in Ocotan for protection, recruiting soldiers. (A. Dean, January 1990)

F.31 mentions deaths of Luna and his Brother (not named); presumed murder; Indians being questioned. Ff.32-34 are ostentatious letter seeming to describe all familial connections of Author, whose name is illegible. Ff.35-59 are letters recording promotions, reassignments, pay adjustments of several officers, Alcaldes, chaplains; some descriptions of Indian encounters, raids. An unfoliated letter stuck between ff.39-40 is description of hostile encounter between Indians and Salazar's family, traveling with military escort. (A. Dean, January 1990)

Ff.491-493 real Alencaster is relieved of his duties in government of Nueva Mexico (apparently fired). F.494 Navarro is being transferred to Hospital in Monclova; given passport for entire family, defensive arms for trip. Ff.495-503 are requests by Arredondo, Arreola, Llorente for supplies for presidios, special mention of Tula, Chontla. Ff.504-506 Puertas writes vaguely of political angst, poor morale since death of Aromeivia. (A. Dean, December 1989)

Ff.379-382 discuss establishment of presidio at San Fernando to protect pueblos, haciendas in area against Indians. Ff. 383-386 concern Boeta y Salazar's proposal to raise compania de realistas of 50 men at his own cost to defend Altamira. Ff.387-388 are posthumous retirement of Lopez; includes form signed yo el rey. ff.389-392 concern Villamil's promotion from gobernador de Nuevo Leon to gobernador Cumplido en america with increased salary. (A. Dean, December 1989)

Genebriera asks for six months' leave to go to Havana where his Mother has just died. Leave is arranged by Arredondo. (A. Dean, November 1989)

Concerns Series of Comanche attacks against estancias in Nuevo Leon. Especially severe were raids against la Hediondilla and San Juan del Prado involving over 100 Indians, death of scores of men, women, and children, and theft of livestock. (A. Tukey, February 1989)