Officials' correspondence includes summaries of and references to documents not included in expediente; governor Munoz' 'papel sellado'; efforts of squadron to control Indians; operations at certain mines; 'librando' Munoz of governorship in face of accusations of misconduct; reinstatemnt of teniente of presidio; comandante Interino's correspondence includes accounts to virrey of state of province concerning, for example, three missions suffering small pox epidemic, general fiscal affairs, request by Cometunas for establishment of mission in area for purpose of protection, granted on condition that group live according to 'christiana politica', and militia's need for arms, as well as for officers to replace those who died; governor Velasco's correspondence to virrey refers briefly to military and fiscal affairs, establishment of 'correo' in Nuevo Leon, reduction and protection of Indians. (L. Kerr, December 1988)

Letters concerning: banning use of any language but Spanish by Indians; report of number of inhabitants of presidios, missions, ranchos, including Indians, reference to attacks by 'indios fronterizos' who frequently attack ranchos, kill occupants; notification of receipt and posting of documents; discovery of mines; Bucareli's promotion to 'virreynato'; vacancy in governorship due to death of governor (letter dated 1-16-72). (L. Kerr, November 1988)

Documents regarding military and civil appointments, desertion of military personnel, invalids, resignations, gifts to the crown within Provincias Internas del Poniente. (A. Dell'acqua, April1988)

Documents concerning naming of new governor of Nuevo Leon after previous governor removed for disloyalty. includes letter by Froylan de Mier arguing that attempts at self government by local Alcaldes during interim have failed. Froylan de Mier makes undetailed references to deteriorating economic conditions in Nuevo Leon and mismanagement of Indian communities. Villamil is chosen after much discussion between virrey and ministros de Caxa de San Luis Potosi over salary of new governor and amount of his remittance for having been appointed (A. Tukey, November 1988)

(A. Tukey, November 1988)

Mendinueta express thanks for Bucareli's protection and support during his governorship. Mentions successor Ansa. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

(S. Gibbs, September 1987)

(S. Gibbs, August 1987)

(S. Gibbs, July 1987)

Mendinueta takes office at presidio of Santa Fee after Gachupin. Mentions inspection of cavalry, includes itemized table of cavalry. Series of letters reports various tribes' relations with Spanish. Mentions skirmishes with Apaches, Cumanches, and hunting disputes with Cumanches. Letters from virrey wishing Mendinueta success and acknowledging receipt of Mendinueta's letters. (S. Gibbs, July 1987)