Naval Expeditions

Concerns ratification for de la Bodega y Quadra, Quiroz and Hezeta continue in departamento de la Havana. It is said that during the war no expeditions will be made. Concerns petition of soldiers to take care of wood which is said has been stolen from San Blas. Because of having been found doing illegal commerce around coast of Guachinango and tuxpam, Rubert, blarre, and others are sentenced to work for three years in departamento de San Blas. Concerns notification to Arteaga by which he is given permission to travel to Ahualulco. Concerns de la Bodega y Quadra to give up the comandancia of departamento de San Blas to virreynato (it is likely that he is going to be replaced by Arteaga (See folios 561-580). Concerns Arteaga's petition to become captain of fragata; and response approving the petition. Concerns arrival and departures of ship la Goleta. (R. Gomez, may 1989)

Navigators, officials, and description of physical conditions of fragata el rosario. Departures and arrivals of ships from puerto de San Blas to las Californias, Guaymas, and Monterrey. Hixosa is ordered to leave for Spain, whereas Ruiz is said to occupy comissary of San Blas. Letters concerning price of Pita from Indians around Tepic. Letter concerning proposal from virrey to cover derecho de peage (commercial tax) in departamento de San Blas in order to maintain Tepic's troops during the war against England. Concerns construction and repairs of ships. Petitions by Davalos and del Castillo to serve as priests in San Blas. (R. Gomez, may 1989)

Izquierdo is forced into the army as punishment for dealing in contraband in puerto de Tampico and Barras de Panuco. Designation and employments for ship la favorita, which is commanded by de la Bodega y Quadra in exploration trips. Hixosa is sent to Spain; his job as comissary in puerto de San Blas is given to Ruiz. Concerns problems related to lack of supplies in presidio of Loreto. Hezeta, de la Bodega y Quadra, and Quiroz are sent to Habana in order to serve in the war against England. (R. Gomez, may 1989)