Autos formed against Burciaga accused of desertion. Burciaga and other soldiers escape from the cuartel they were assigned to. A trial is set to determine the responsibility of Burciaga. The military who were in service that day were questioned. The questioning of Burciaga took place in jail. He argues he had to escape because he did not have food to maintain himself. Fiscales suggest to the virrey that he release Burciaga which he agrees to do. Other letters supporting the promotion of Trevino to another military position. (D. Bautista, June 1990)