Box 1

Questions from archbishop regarding possible appointment of Miguel de Gallestegui as subdiácono; handwritten responses from three witnesses.

Delegation to secular priests of necessary power to absolve sins for the period of six months. [2 copies].

Edict from Pope Pius VI to the American territories prohibiting owning or reading the book entitled Segunda Memoria Católica. [2 copies].

Concession given to the king to collect money from newly appointed church officials for the length of his life.

Permit to take a subscription for recompensing soldiers who show extraordinary valor in checking the uprising of Hidalgo. [3 copies].

Appeal to the people not to believe Hidalgo’s false accusation that the viceregal government planned to join with the French against the Spanish kings. [2 copies].

A call to the people of Nueva Galicia who are following Hidalgo to return to the fold or suffer the consequences. [2 copies].

Asking that all petitions addressed to him be condensed in a few words at the top or bottom of the letter. Petitions without these requirements will not be answered.

A notice regarding an incident that occurred the previous evening, reassuring about the security in the city.