[Official Notice from Eusebio Bentura Beleña] (open access)

[Official Notice from Eusebio Bentura Beleña]

Printed notice issued by Eusebio Bentura Beleña advising citizens to file claims against the previous, deceased, Viceroy Matías de Gálvez. The back of the document has signatures from officials in the various villas acknowledging receipt of the official notice.
Date: July 9, 1785
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer] (open access)

[Message from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]

Message from the Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer relaying a message from the King that England has declared war on Spain as of December 21, 1870. This document has slight tears along the edges of the paper.
Date: 1781-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer] (open access)

[Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]

Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer with orders to copy in quadruplicate all correspondence from 1780 due to its being lost at sea; once copied the documents are to be sent to Veracruz.
Date: March 3, 1781
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado] (open access)

[Printed Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado]

Printed decree from Viceroy Maldonado citing a previous royal decree from August 8, 1788 stating who has the right to the title "Excellency." The document itself has tears along the edges and a small piece of tape stuck to the right side.
Date: March 10, 1789
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Diego de Lasaga] (open access)

[Decree from Diego de Lasaga]

Decree from Diego de Lasaga citing a previous decree that asks for donations from all subjects in America, one peso from freed men, and two from Spaniards; these donations are to go towards sustaining the war effort against England. In this decree de Lasaga explains how this process is to be done.
Date: 1781-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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 issued by Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer freeing all manufactured goods from exports from the usual taxes for ten years. This document is taped horizontally down the middle, splitting the document in half.
Date: March 9, 1781
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Don Diego de Lasaga] (open access)

[Decree from Don Diego de Lasaga]

Decrees from Don Diego de Lasaga in which he cites two previous decrees issued by Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer. The first cited decree says that all lands in obeyance belong to the Crown and no one may use them; the second says that there are no more taxes on imported or or exported flour.
Date: 1783-03~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Antonio de Martínez to Santiago de Jesús Sánchez, July 4, 1787] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Antonio de Martínez to Santiago de Jesús Sánchez, July 4, 1787]

Correspondence between Joseph Antonio Villarreal de Martínez and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez. According to the text de Martínez wants to know why his wife was put out of the village, and wants an investigation to take place.
Date: 1787-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from Laredo Officials to the Governor] (open access)

[Petition from Laredo Officials to the Governor]

Petition from officials in Laredo to the Governor of Nueva Santander Melchor Vidal de Larca y Villena. According to the petition, the townspeople wish to continue rounding up cattle, as they have done since 1755, for their use. The governor responds by granting permission to do this, however branded cattle are to be returned to their owners.
Date: 1788-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Leonardo Sánchez de la Barrera] (open access)

[Message from Leonardo Sánchez de la Barrera]

Message from Leonardo Sánchez de la Barrera asking for restitution of five sold animals. In the document he names culprits and an investigation is ordered, and testimonies are given, etc.
Date: 1783-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy de Mayorga Ferrer to Justicias] (open access)

[Decree from Viceroy de Mayorga Ferrer to Justicias]

Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer to all justicias citing a previous decree from May 4, 1780 granting a pardon to deserters of the army and the navy. The Viceroy also sets down the terms of fulfillment for soldiers.
Date: 1781-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Archbishop Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta] (open access)

[Decree from Archbishop Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta]

Message from Archbishop Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta repeating a decree from February 15, 1773 prohibiting gambling, cards, illegal games, etc. This document has large stains in the corner and smaller stains in the middle of the sheet.
Date: 1787-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Decree on Carlos III's Death] (open access)

[Handwritten Decree on Carlos III's Death]

Handwritten transcription of a decree from Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado concerning the death of King Carlos III.
Date: 1789-03~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Don Diego de Lasaga] (open access)

[Message from Don Diego de Lasaga]

Message from Diego de Lasaga, Governor of Nuevo Santander, citing a royal decree from October 12, 1778 that allows free commerce for ports in New Spain. The lower portion of the document contains a response from the Viceregal agent saying that a 3% tax will be placed on goods coming into Nuevo Santander, as he collected them in Soto La Marina.
Date: 1781-12~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Governor de Lorca y Villena and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez] (open access)

[Correspondence between Governor de Lorca y Villena and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez]

Correspondence between Governor Melchor Vidal de Lorca y Villena and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez concerning "bulles" needed for the townspeople.
Date: {1788-06-22~,1788-09-05~}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Six Documents from Manuel Muñoz] (open access)

[Six Documents from Manuel Muñoz]

Six documents from Manuel Muñoz including decrees and directions from the Intendent of San Luís Potosí. Included are an announcement of his appointment as governor; demands for a six-month account on state of water supply, and crops; a request for monthly reports on favorable or adverse activities, and information on Justicias Mayores; a document concerning the use of titles; and a document investigating complaints against Subdelgado.
Date: 1789-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Alonso López to Spanish Officials] (open access)

[Message from Alonso López to Spanish Officials]

Message from Alonso López to Spanish officials in Los Villas de Laredo, Revilla, Mier, Camargo, and Reynosa. López says he wants more information regarding a parish priest collecting tithes in Laredo.
Date: 1781-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decrees from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado] (open access)

[Decrees from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado]

Decrees from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado citing several previous royal decrees dating back to 1767. This decree discusses the decree from February 8, 1789 providing for free commerce for various American ports, as well as rules for military men wanting to get married.
Date: 1789-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree Concerning Jesuits from the Viceroy] (open access)

[Decree Concerning Jesuits from the Viceroy]

Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado citing a decree from June 27, 1788 allowing ex-Jesuits to have the money from chaplaincies or other benefits which came to them from family connections. The document itself is badly stained along its left and right side.
Date: 1789-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decrees from Governor Melchor Vidal de Larca y Villena] (open access)

[Decrees from Governor Melchor Vidal de Larca y Villena]

Three decrees from Governor Melchor Vidal de Lorca y Villena from March 31 to April 23, 1788. The first decree requires the fixing of the roads; the second says that goods must be brought through customs first; and the third decree states that no hand guns are allowed. The pages included are covered with stains and contains small tears to the sides of the sheets.
Date: 1788-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Joseph Nicolás Flores and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez] (open access)

[Correspondence between Joseph Nicolás Flores and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez]

Correspondence between Joseph Nicolás Flores and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez. Flores wants restitution of a horse, which he has wanted for three years already; Sánchez orders an investigation ordered.
Date: 1784-11~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History