Notes importance of Guaymas as - 1) base of operations for military campaigns against Cerro Prieto rebels (Seris, Lower Pimas); 2) Gulf of California port; 3) pearl fishery; 4) embarcation point of grain for California. Necessity of placing commissioner there to arrange these functions; Croix agrees with necessity of governmental control. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Mentions enthusiastic reception sibubupas gave him at Suaqui. Describes successful attempts to encourage agriculture, including distribution maize to plant. Discusses need to plant community maize fields. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Because of poor harvests, soon will be unable to provide 10 fanegas grain needed as rations recently conquered Indians area. States only Ati has wheat to sell at 22 reales per Fanega. Asked Urrea for goods to barter with Indians for grain, but Urrea needs barter goods to supply own troops. Unable to obtain maize seed promised to Indians. Fears Indians will return to old way life. (letter sent by Corbalan to marques de Croix from Pitic, 8/2/1771). (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Corbalan's letter to Croix describes silver mining areas and discoveries of gold and silver and control of gold. Cornelio depopulated because of lack of water though rich in gold. Soldiers of Altar find gold in Aguas Frias. Aid of rations to compania de fusileros, but need to avoid expenses; transport costs, baker must be paid by compania; lack of uniforms complained of. Transport of troops by ship and details on carrying water; describes poor maritime transport service on pacific coast. Letter confirms completion of expedition; discusses availability of rations on ship for infantry. Yaquis don't grow food and need rations. Concerns inspection and salary payment of dragones de Espana y Mexico and participation in expediton. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Receipt of estimates and Corte de Caja levee order about Alcabala on goods. Amount of general treasury payments received for troop food supplies and for expedition. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Price of salt discussed, hoping expedition will result in tribute. Petition of goods for Californias, expenses of goods and transport - 20,206 pesos plus request of 4,000 pesos needed to pay veteran troops. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Letter on salary of Ayllon; salary increases; titles requested for Ruis and Chasco. Corbalan's letter on avoidance of expenses due to lack of money in provinces; lack of funds for expedition. Report on expenditures from Alamos treasury for Sonoran military expedition. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Crespo discusses plans for and purposes of second overland expedition to Monte rey (to be led by Anza). Gives numbers of soldiers and settlers to make trip. Reports on visit by Palma and his wishes to establish missions in Juma lands. Discusses status of relations with Jumas and other Indians in region of Gila-Colorado confluence and what this means for expedition. (S. Fiederlein, may 1987)

Fueros discusses status of Placeres at Cieneguilla and problems with hostile Indians causing people not to want to live there. Recounts in detail attacks on mercaderes at nearby Paraje and on men grazing horses and mules (which were stolen). Fears united uprising of Indians and recommends removal of certain Indian groups. Draft letters from viceroy(?) Interspersed with letters. Fueros sends to real Caxa de los Alamos shipments of gold for royal fifth; relaciones for shipments included. Reports on status of production from Placeres and Indian workers. Fueros mentions visit to Altar to See Oconor who was there inspecting troops. Letter from Crespo to viceroy concerning troubles Indians causing in region. Military efforts to defend against Indians and punish them discussed. Fueros named capitan de infanteria. (S. Fiederlein, may 1987)

Fueros reports on status of placer mining operations and problems caused by Indian depredations. Draft responses from viceroy(?) Intermingled with letters. Discusses theft of mules and horses, problems with transporting supplies, military administrative affairs, problems Indian attacks causing for workers at placers, diminishing returns from placers. Series of declarations and report by Fueros recounting details of Indian attack on Mule train carrying food supplies. In draft letter problems Indians causing for comerciantes and workers noted and more men sent to help in defense. arrieros Mexicanos mentioned. (S. Fiederlein, 5-5-87)