Garcia conde petitions virrey for additional weapons and training funds to eradicate Opata depredations along northwestern frontier. Also requests more tobacco, corn and meat rations for distribution to Apaches for agreeing to peace treaty. Garcia conde attributes actions of Opatas to conditions of misery which the Spaniards have left unattended, and contends that Apaches will follow suit if nothing is done. (A. Tukey, March 1989)

Series of letters from Arredondo to viceroy. Notes reception of news that rebels have captured Acapulco. Mostly concern peace treaty concluded with Tahuacanos of eastern Texas. Arredondo suggests that treaties should be signed with other groups, especially Comanches and Lipanes, in the interest of a more favorable economic climate. Notes that Indians arrived at peace talks with cheap gifts of baskets and reed sieves, reflecting poverty of Indians in area. Arredondo petitions for greater quotas of tobacco and beef for Texas for distribution among Indians as incentive for keeping peace. (A. Tukey, March 1989)

(D. Uhlman, February 1988)

Series of documents concerning misunderstanding between Nava and Revilla Gigedo on relationship between New Spain and Provincias Internas. much discussion between viceroy and other government officials concerning collection of taxes from Provincias Internas with respect to real hacienda and tribunal de Cuentas. it is agreed upon that real hacienda in Mexico will continue to be in charge of taxes from Provincias Internas. the king as well as other government officials are informed of this decision. (J. Tapia, December, 1987)

Series of letters between officials of direccion del Tabaco, the viceroy (Revilla Gigedo), and other government officials concerning status of tobacco taxes from Provincias Internas now that it has been separated from New Spain. They include copies of letters from 1777 which discuss creation of Provincias Internas under Croix, and its political and economic separation from New Spain. Also discussion of its economic effect on royal treasury of Mexico. (J. Tapia, December, 1987)

Inventory of peace tributes given by Lipanes for 1806. Gifts include cigars, beef, and money. (A. Tukey, February 1989)

Inventory of gifts received from Lipanes as peace offerings for years 1802 and 1803. Value of each gift estimated. Offerings included cigars, sweets, corn, cattle, mules, and other livestock (A. Tukey, January 1989).

Documents concern criminal charges against Aduna for illegally reselling cigar and cigarrette rations. Consists of repetitious transcripts of sworn testimonies from fellow soldiers. (A. Tukey, January 1989)

(A. Dell'acqua, January 1988)

(A. Dell'acqua January 1988)