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Colima figurara en Guinness con limonada para gigantes (open access)

Colima figurara en Guinness con limonada para gigantes

This article gives brief information into the amount of mateials that went into making the world's largest lemonade in the Mexican state of Colima. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
Date: August 6, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Statement from Felipe de la Garza] (open access)

[Statement from Felipe de la Garza]

Statement from Felipe de la Garza with an exhortation to his former comrades in arms to reform the militia.
Date: 1822-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of Antonio Fernández de Córdova] (open access)

[Announcement of Antonio Fernández de Córdova]

Printed announcement and thanks from Antonio Fernández de Córdova for his election to the Tamaulipas state legislature.
Date: 1826-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Vitorino Dovalina] (open access)

[Statement from Vitorino Dovalina]

Statement from Vitorino Dovalina answering a request for the presence of José María González in Mier.
Date: 1822-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos] (open access)

[Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos]

Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos saying he should not be forced to move to Laredo. The Governor Vicente González says Cavasos is a deserter and his case should be investigated.
Date: 1775-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Governor Diego de Lasaga] (open access)

[Decree from Governor Diego de Lasaga]

Orders from Diego de Lasaga to all settlers in Nuevo Santander to arm themselves against possible attacks by the Indians. The document itself has stains and slight tears along the edges of the paper.
Date: 1781-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from José Damián Martínez to the Governor] (open access)

[Petition from José Damián Martínez to the Governor]

Petition from José Damián Martínez to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking for justice in affairs relating to his work on the hacienda. The document has a large stain on the bottom of the paper and slight tears on the sides.
Date: 1795-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from José Felipe de la Peña] (open access)

[Statement from José Felipe de la Peña]

Statement from citizen José Felipe de la Peña saying that citizen Mariano Arispe denounces persons robbing cattle.
Date: 1824-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from President José Mariano de Salas] (open access)

[Decree from President José Mariano de Salas]

Decree from President José Mariano de Salas, signed by Jose Maria Ortiz. This decree declares that the Constitution of 1824 is now in effect, meaning all political positions except governors cease.
Date: 1846-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from José Maria de Cárdenas] (open access)

[Statement from José Maria de Cárdenas]

Printed statement from José Maria de Cárdenas, announcing a fair to take place.
Date: August 19, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, August 19, 1834] (open access)

[Printed Circular to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, August 19, 1834]

Printed circular from the governor of Tamaulipas concerning an indult allowing expatriates to return. According to the governor, this indult does not apply to troops who were a part of the revolt.
Date: 1834-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from Isabel de la Garza to Governor Vicente González] (open access)

[Petition from Isabel de la Garza to Governor Vicente González]

Petition from Isabel de la Garza, on behalf of her son Joseph Joaquín Cavasos, to Governor Vicente González de Santianés. According to the petition, the issue involving her son revolves around a land dispute.
Date: 1775-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account from General Arredondo of Victory Against Texas Rebels] (open access)

[Account from General Arredondo of Victory Against Texas Rebels]

Message from Juan de Juanicotena to local alcaldes with an account from General Arredondo concerning the defeat of the rebels of Bexar.
Date: 1813-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francisco García to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, August 20, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from Francisco García to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, August 20, 1835]

Letter from from Francisco García to the Laredo ayuntamiento, appealing to citizens of Laredo to ask congress not to close the port of Matamoros.
Date: 1835-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Circular from Rafael Chovell to the Laredo Alcalde, August 25, 1837] (open access)

[Handwritten Circular from Rafael Chovell to the Laredo Alcalde, August 25, 1837]

Handwritten circular from Rafael Chovell to the Laredo alcalde, informing him to be on the alert for Juan and Memerto Quirós. According to Chovel, these men are wanted for aggravated assault and robbery.
Date: 1837-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular from Governor Fernandez] (open access)

[Printed Circular from Governor Fernandez]

Printed circular from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo ayuntamiento concerning the Congress of Tamaulipas. According to Fernandez, congress has not convened and all present authorities remain in office.
Date: August 20, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Joseph Antonio de la Garza Falcón] (open access)

[Announcement from Joseph Antonio de la Garza Falcón]

Announcement from Joseph Antonio de la Garza Falcón to justicias mayores saying that two new companies of soldiers are being formed and that young men may present themselves. This document has pieces of tape attached to all sides of the paper, and contains a few noticeable stains.
Date: 1784-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer] (open access)

[Printed Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]

Printed decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer concerning the sale of and discovery of new mines, citing a Bando from November 18, 1779. The document has crease marks and has a piece of tape horizontally placed across the paper.
Date: August 21, 1781
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Juan Vicente Güemez] (open access)

[Decree from Viceroy Juan Vicente Güemez]

Printed decree from Viceroy Güemez saying that the tax levied during the previous war is abolished. The document has various handwritten signatures from officials acknowledging receipt of the decree.
Date: August 31, 1791
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Joaquín Vidal de Larca and Felix Calleja] (open access)

[Message from Joaquín Vidal de Larca and Felix Calleja]

Message from Joaquín Vidal and Felix Calleja saying that travelers are not to be molested or have their baggage stolen from them, punishments will apply accordingly. The document is heavily stained on the corners, has frayed edges, and is signed by Spanish officials in the towns and villas in Mexico.
Date: August 3, 1809
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular #7 from the Governor of Tamaulipas] (open access)

[Printed Circular #7 from the Governor of Tamaulipas]

Printed circular from Francisco Vital Fernandez to the citizens of Tamaulipas. According to the document, the government has recognized that parties have the right to elect congressmen; the parties at Cruillas, Palmillas, and Villerias will elect new representatives. Dates for the various elections are mentioned in the text.
Date: August 31, 1831
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Decree from the Viceroy of New Spain] (open access)

[Printed Decree from the Viceroy of New Spain]

Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer, citing a royal decree of June 5, 1780 celebrating the birth of a son by giving amnesty to prisoners not guilty of major crimes. The document itself has two seals stamped on it, one in the top left corner and one in the bottom left corner.
Date: August 23, 1781
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement for the Establishment of a Position] (open access)

[Announcement for the Establishment of a Position]

Announcement from Governor Manuel de Iturbe saying that the position of "Promotor de Concursos" has been established. Local Spanish officials from the towns listed on the left of the document have their signatures on it acknowledging that they have received the word and passed it on.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda] (open access)

[Request from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda]

Request from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda to officials from ten villages in Nuevo Santander. The Conde asks for statement of the financial condition of all persons in the "medio cabildo" from 1787 to 1794.
Date: 1794-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History