Series of letter dealing principally with administrative matters discussion about salary of Ortiz Parrilla. One frame announces correspondence with Coronel Parrilla, but no correspondence follows. Notes by unknown person(S) to Pebrete interspersed wit letters. Pebrete reports his arrival at Santa Rosa. Alderete certifies to Pebrete's arrival. (S. Fiederlein, 4-9-87)

Rodriguez reports on Indian crimes and depredations committed in area and discusses how to deal with them. Also discusses his military service, need for salaries to be paid, and death of chaplain and need to replace him. Letters interspersed with notes to Rodriguez by unknown official(S) on issues in letters. Alderete recounts (to Rodriguez) battle with Indians where cabo was injured and discusses actions taken against Indians. Discussion of behavior of different Indian groups (Lipanes and Mescaleros), Indian interaction with Spanish, and Indian trade I weapons with English. (S. Fiederlein, 4-3-87)

Alderete writes diary recounting activities of troops under his command at Santa Rosa presidio from July 14 - December 31, 1767. Details administration and organization of presidial troops, their routine activities, actions against Apaches, Indian activities, and mail service. Letter concerning military appointments, problems with Apaches, and military actions. Alderete certifies that he informed troops of viceroy's letter about salaries. Letters interspersed with notes by unknown official to Alderete. (S. Fiederlein, 4-3-87)

Series of letters by capitan Rodriguez to viceroy concerning various presidial affairs -- mission activity, mission Indians, and enemy Indians (ff. 11-13, 16, 18). Responses intermingled with and often interrupting letters. Other topics concern Sesma seeking election as governor of Coahuila, introduction of bulas in province, salaries of soldiers (ff. 20-21), condition of road and climate (ff.4, 23-24). Much discussion on indios barbaros and how to deal with them. Index of documents and letters from 1769 (ff.26-27); describes contents. Information on military campaigns, supplies, number of troops, and participation by mission Indians. Rosters of presidial troops and volunteers, including names, ranks, weapons and supplies (animals) in their possession (ff. 39-43). Rosters divided among troops from presidio of Santa Rosa, Monclova, Pueblo de San Francisco, San Bernardo de la Candela, dragones de Monterrey, Milicianos de Monterrey. List from presidio of Santa Rosa of troops and their weapons (ff 44). Discussion about commercial activities, including that with the English and El Paso del Norte. Letter on ff. 60-61 contains information on several Indian groups and missions, Indian activities (including crimes), conversion to catholicism, and location of some presidios and Parajes. (S. Fiederlein, 2-11-87)

Letters and report requesting six months salary for Francisco Lopez, surgeon Hospital militar de Chihuahua, payment to cover transportation from Cadiz to Veracruz on merchant ship Pilar, also to cover time spent in San Andres Hospital by Lopez. (G. Lavalley, January 1987).

Reports on hospitalization of Cabo Martinez and soldado Gutierrez at Hospital San Ypolito de Mexico for demencia (insanity) suffered while transporting Apache prisoners from Janos to Mexico City. Documents include letters by Salcedo/Cabo Martinez passport signed by Iturrigaray/copy royal order of 12, July 1800 directing payment of soldiers hospitalization/order for 100 pesos list of provisions for Cabo Martinez return to Janos. G. Lavalley (January 1987).

Report by Nava to Iturrigaray explaining payment of 500 pesos to teniente Zuluaga and eight soldiers for escorting him to capital. Letter from Salcedo supporting Nava's decision. Reprimand of Nava signed by Iturrigaray. (G. Lavalley, January .

Series of letters between Nava and Branciforte concerning refusal of request by Manuel Diaz de Solorzano to transfer to Spain. Diaz reassignment as military attache to Camara de virreynato. (G. Lavalley, December 1986).

Request by Crivelli, surgeon at military Hospital of Chihuahua, for 400 pesos in expenses to transfer from Havana to Chihuahua. Costs include transportation of his wife, five children and a servant. Crivelli includes documents showing payment of similar expenses to other officials of equal or lesser rank. Auto by Branciforte for payment of Crivelli. (G. Lavalley, December 1986).

Documents from tribunal de Cuentas concerning captain of Carrizal presidio, Narciso Muniz, request for one-third of his salary be sent to his wife Catalina Marchan to move from Madrid to Mexico City. Documents include records of Muniz' military service, presidial finances, and similar Cases involving officers at presidios of Buenaventura and San Savas. Records indicate Muniz retired to Ciempozuelos, Spain. (G. Lavalley, November 1986).