These chronologically arranged drafts from the Florida governor to authorities in Mexico usually dealt with the Florida situado and the libransas written by Florida authorities on Florida situado funds deposited in Veracruz. Also discussed are problems with Cuban Intendancy, administration of the Monte Pio de Ministros and the Monte Pio de oficiales, etc. Indicated enclosures are often absent. Letters from the Viceroy and other Authorities in Mexico, 1785-1818. This chronologically arranged series of letters is mainly concerned with the administration of the Florida situado which was drawn from taxes in the province of Puebla de los Angeles.
Problems caused by irregularities in situado shipments is the dominant subject.
Other subjects include personnel, security, the administration of the Monte Pio de Ministros and the Monte Pio de Oficiales, etc. To and from the Department of the Navy, 1784-1820. There is especially good material for Lt. Jose del Rio Cossa's mission to Florida in 1787 to investigate resources and possibilities. To and From the Audiencia, 1800-1820.