Judicial Proceedings

Concerns 340 pesos received by Royuela in Monte Pio de oficinas from Arispe in Coahuila; letter which states requests that real hacienda reimburse Monte for mentioned amount; letter from tesoreria general approving above transaction; money is taken out of Saltillo as per a judicial proceeding; letter from Lassos stating to marques de Branciforte that amount cited has been given to treasurer of Monte Pio, Ximenez. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Letter listing those people who made up the junta provincial that dealt with the fever, need information from governors on the status of the epidemic in their respective areas; a Series of letters aknowledging the orders to communicate information on epidemic; letter that discusses possible funding (aside from public) that can be used for the epidemic; invoices for medical supplies are in San Carlos; letter informing that epidemic has abated in Santander. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Herrera agrees with doctors that it is bad idea to send medicine into towns and have general population administer the medicine themselves because the likelihood is that they will not take it, asking those affected to travel to Monterrey to receive medicine for free is not feasible, the epidemic has abated in Monterrey; have characterized this epidemic as spring fever called pleurecia inflamatoria bastarda, no general cure applicable depends on the individual; letter from Duran informing virrey that he has received news of the epidemic and is prepared to take measures that are called for by the competent individuals; acknowledgement of above letter from the virrey; doctors mentioned earlier agree that reports of headaches that turn into body pains is too general for them to distribute medicine to distant towns, need more exact description of the symptoms; letter from Yrart (or Ysart) that epidemic in Nuevo Santander has abated somewhat, use of medicines proposed by doctors would be of little use since local population has tradition of using traditional botanical medicines; letter to Duran from Martinez and two doctors informing that epidemic has not been felt to any great degree in San Fernando because it has a Hospital and pharmacy. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Letter written by Velasco citing reasons why Bonavia should follow orders of virrey; sgarzurieta mentioning the involvement of the auditor and the Assessor general in the matter between Bonavia and virrey. Assessor and the comandante general are still resolved to continue their independence, Assessor original sent by virrey to bring Bonavia back into the control of the viceroyalty but instead he has allowed Bonavia to proffer weak excuses for not following orders of virrey; letter from virrey warning the comander general that if he does not comply with his orders he will be forced to use the powers available to him to force compliance. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Further testimonies regarding crimes of Monzon and Perez Anzoategui; continuation of previous 5 expedientes; contains lists of clothing, furniture and other possessions of Perez Anzoategui and his personal debt records; contains names of various ships of real Armada traveling between Philippines and west coast of Mexico in 19th century; contains Perez Anzoategui's acquittal and permission to return to Former post of tesorero y Guarda Almacen Principal del departamento de San Blas; last expediente dealing with these judicial proceedings. (K. Hubin, February 1990)

Contains more testimony about actions of Monzon and Perez Anzuategui regarding crimes committed; continuation of previous 4 expedientes. (K. Hubin, January 1990)

Contains further testimonies regarding crimes of Monzon and Perez Anzuategui; continuation of previous three expedientes. (K. Hubin, January 1990)

Contains further testimonies regarding crimes of Monzon and Perez Anzoategui; continuation of previous two expedientes. (K. Hubin, January 1990)

Letter from Anzoastegui's lawyer for virrey requesting the fianza to the calumnia. Anzoastegui is accused of traffic in unregistered silver. The petition is denied by fiscales. List of the official letters on the misconduct of Joseph Monzon and Anzoastegui. Fiscales inform virrey that the maritime minister has given notice of the dangers of San Blas port for some ships, especially those from Panama. The risk is that the ships run ashore and there are great losses. In another letter the treasurer of San Blas Labastida has been named to replace Anzoastegui. (K. Hubin, August 1990)

Contains extensive records of judicial proceedings against Jose Monzon and Domingo Perez Anzoategui concerning illegal trading of silver and fraud; includes lengthy witness testimonies against both men; continuation of preceeding expediente. (K. Hubin, January 1990)