[Correspondence between Esteban Grande and the Governor] (open access)

[Correspondence between Esteban Grande and the Governor]

Message from Esteban Grande to the governor saying that he lent 280 pesos to Santiago Flores, was not repaid and wants something to be done. Other communications appear on the document from other individuals.
Date: 1809-02~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe saying to make sure accompanying documents get into the hands of Teniente Lafuente. This document is signed and acknowledged by local officials in Camargo, Mier, Revilla, and Laredo.
Date: 1809-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Notice from Manuel de Iturbe]

Notice from Manuel de Iturbe saying that a decree is being sent. Following the notice, there are signatures from local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice and sent it on.
Date: 1807-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rules from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Rules from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe with rules concerning refining copper. The document is signed and dated by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1807-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José Antonio Cavallero Concerning the Military] (open access)

[Message from José Antonio Cavallero Concerning the Military]

Copy of a message from José Antonio Cavallero saying that the Artillery is not superior to the Infantry. This document is signed by local authorities acknowledging their having received the message.
Date: 1804-07-31?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Orders from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Royal Orders from Manuel de Iturbe]

Royal order from Manuel de Iturbe freeing salted or dried meat from taxes. The towns where this document was delivered are listed on the left side of the sheet and include Laredo, Revilla, Reynosa, etc.
Date: 1804-10-21?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Notice from Manuel de Iturbe]

Notice from Manuel de Iturbe saying that Joaquín de Quintana, a merchant, is wanted by the court. The document has a list of towns to which it was sent including Laredo, Camargo, San Fernando, Revilla, etc.
Date: 1804-11~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish Justicias] (open access)

[Request from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish Justicias]

Request from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish justicias for compliance with a viceregal decree which asks for information concerning foreigners. This request is signed by local justicias acknowledging receiving the message.
Date: 1809-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of a Fugitice from Manuel de Flor] (open access)

[Notice of a Fugitice from Manuel de Flor]

Correspondence from Manuel de Flor, who is searching for José Pouia, an ex-administrator and a fugitive from justice. Local authorities have signed the document acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1803-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Unused Lands] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Unused Lands]

Orders from Manuel de Iturbe saying that unused lands must be settled or cultivated within a year.
Date: 1807-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francisco Yxart to Spanish Officials, February 27, 1803] (open access)

[Letter from Francisco Yxart to Spanish Officials, February 27, 1803]

Letter from Francisco Yxart to local Spanish authorities requesting that these documents be acknowledged; the officials have signed the document on the date on which they received the correspondence.
Date: 1803-03~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Requirements from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Requirements from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias saying that no foreigners are permitted to leave without proper passport. The document is signed and dated by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the message and pass it on to the next town.
Date: 1808-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias]

Message from Governor Manuel de Iturbe with regulations concerning infractions of rules on "aguardiente." The document is signed by Spanish officials in the local towns such as Revilla, Mier, Laredo, etc.
Date: 1807-02-12?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order from Manuel de Iturbe Regarding Frenchmen] (open access)

[Order from Manuel de Iturbe Regarding Frenchmen]

Order from Manuel de Iturbe and Felix Calleja saying that all Frenchmen, regardless of status, are to be arrested and their papers confiscated. This order is signed and dated by local officials acknowledging the receiving of the order.
Date: 1808-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message Concerning Principe de la Paz] (open access)

[Message Concerning Principe de la Paz]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe saying that the Principe de la Paz should sign all titles, appointments, and official mailings. The document is badly stained and is signed by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the message.
Date: 1808-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe]

Notice from Manuel de Iturbe saying that Antolín Orbaneya is wanted for killing Ramos de Tributos. The document is heavily stained, and signed by local officials acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice from de Iturbe.
Date: 1808-02~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Criminal Notice from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Criminal Notice from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe with a listing for José Barrera, who is wanted for money fraud. Included is a description of the man and signatures from local authorities acknowledging their having received the notice from the governor.
Date: 1808-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Procedures and Regulations from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Procedures and Regulations from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe with procedures and regulations regarding fiscal agents guilty of embezzlement. The document is badly stained and frayed, and is also signed and dated by local Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received the message from the governor.
Date: 1808-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request for Accounts from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Request for Accounts from Manuel de Iturbe]

Request from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias, asking for accounts on "media annata" be sent, with time of service for each receiver's predecessor. The document is signed by Spanish authorities in towns listed on the left side of the front page.
Date: 1807-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Message from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Official Message from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias with reports on meat consumed during one year asked for to set future quotas. The document is signed by Spanish officials of the local towns and villas acknowledging receipt of the message.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Decree from Manuel de Iturbe]

Document signed by Manuel de Iturbe, and local Spanish officials, possibly a decree concerning sending children back to Spain to be educated. The document itself is badly torn and stained; the first page is missing large portions of the bottom and top of the page.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Restrictions from Manuel de Iturbe and Pedro de Herrera] (open access)

[Restrictions from Manuel de Iturbe and Pedro de Herrera]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to justicias in Spanish towns and villas with restrictions on properties of religious orders, pious works, etc. Officials in these towns have signed the document acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1808-02~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe with rules concerning remuneration to the Spanish military. The document is signed by local Spanish authorities from the towns listed on the left side of the first page, acknowledging that they received and passed on the message.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History