[Letter from José Honorato de la Garza to the Laredo Alcalde, June 23, 1832] (open access)

[Letter from José Honorato de la Garza to the Laredo Alcalde, June 23, 1832]

Letter from José Honorato de la Garza to the Laredo alcalde, acknowledging the problems faced in Laredo with Comanche Indians. According to de la Garza, he has informed the comandante general in Matamoros of the situation.
Date: 1832-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with a Proclamation from the Real Audiencia] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with a Proclamation from the Real Audiencia]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials with a proclamation from the Real Audiencia concerning the methods of handling government affairs. The document is signed by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the document and passed it on.
Date: 1810-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Will and Testament of Doña Ana Josefa de la Garza's Husband] (open access)

[Will and Testament of Doña Ana Josefa de la Garza's Husband]

Will and testament for the husband of Doña Ana Josefa de la Garza making her the universal heir. The document is stained, frayed, and slightly torn, and has some pages missing.
Date: 1798-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Vicente González to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 13, 1775] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Vicente González to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 13, 1775]

Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo asking for information about Apache Indian incursions. The governor inquires about entry points and what is needed to stop them, as well as various jurisdictions.
Date: 1775-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement for an Impending Decree] (open access)

[Announcement for an Impending Decree]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials saying he is sending a decree from the Audiencia with news from Spain, with procedures for electing deputies to the cortes. The document is signed by local officials acknowledging their having received and passed on the message from de Iturbe.
Date: 1810-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda] (open access)

[Announcement from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda]

Announcement from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda saying the bishop is visiting and that townspeople should take proper measures for care, reception, etc. The document is stained in the upper right corner and has a piece of tape down the left side of the paper.
Date: 1791-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from the Marques de Croix Concerning Legal Procedures] (open access)

[Decree from the Marques de Croix Concerning Legal Procedures]

Decree from the Marques de Croix by order of the King, Carlos III; it is taped together on the back in four quadrants. The decree says that all legal documents and procedures are to meet the standards of the law.
Date: June 28, 1770
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 18, 1774] (open access)

[Letter from Vicente de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 18, 1774]

Letter from Vicente de Santianés to Thomas Sánchez de la Barrera saying that the wanted criminal has not arrived yet though they are watching for him. Eyes are kept open for Indian attacks; should they attack reinforcements will be sent from nearby settlements, as well as munitions.
Date: June 18, 1774
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Edict from Don José de Yturrigaray to Citizens] (open access)

[Edict from Don José de Yturrigaray to Citizens]

Edict from Don José de Yturrigaray to citizens in Mexico confirming the wedding of Prince Asturias to the Princess of two Sicilias. On the following pages, authorities have signed their names acknowledging their having received the edict.
Date: 1803-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Secretary of State] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Secretary of State]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe saying that Antonio Olaquer Feliz has been named Secretary of State and the War Cabinet. The document is signed by Spanish officials in the local towns and villas, acknowledging their having received the message.
Date: 1808-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Discurso que pronuncio el Cindadano Juan Francisco Gutierres Gefe Político de las Tamaulipas al nombrarse la Legislatura del Estado en la junta de Electores secundarios que presidio (open access)

Discurso que pronuncio el Cindadano Juan Francisco Gutierres Gefe Político de las Tamaulipas al nombrarse la Legislatura del Estado en la junta de Electores secundarios que presidio

Discourse concerning Juan Francisco Gutiérrez being declared the political chief of the state of Tamaulipas in Mexico.
Date: 1824-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Alderman Oath of Office: Garcia, Garza, Mendiola, and Pierce] (open access)

[Alderman Oath of Office: Garcia, Garza, Mendiola, and Pierce]

Text of the oath of office for four aldermen (regidores) in the city of Laredo, Texas, signed by Pedro Garcia, Gardner W. Pierce, Gavrino Garza, and Ylario Mendiola.
Date: June 23, 1860
Creator: Garcia, Pedro; Pierce, Gardner W.; Garza, Gavino & Mendiola Illario
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alejo Gutierrez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, June 8, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Alejo Gutierrez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, June 8, 1841]

Letter from Alejo Gutierrez to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that Luis de la Garza has fled from Guerrero with Maria Antonio Villarreal, wife of Pedro Rosales. Gutierrez asks that these individuals be apprehended if possible.
Date: 1841-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juzgado Vela to the Laredo Alcalde, June 29, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Juzgado Vela to the Laredo Alcalde, June 29, 1845]

Letter from Juzgado Vela to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that six mules showed up on Felipe Peña's ranch, some with trappings. Vela says the alcalde should get them as they were probably stolen by Indians.
Date: 1845-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Interrogations and Questionnaire] (open access)

[Interrogations and Questionnaire]

Document featuring requests, orders, and a questionnaire from Spanish officials Nicolás Antonio Campos Castellanos, Tomás Sánchez, and the governor, Vicente González Santianés.
Date: 1771-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice and Description of Murderer José Antonio Pellez] (open access)

[Notice and Description of Murderer José Antonio Pellez]

Notice from Sebastián Ortiz to Spanish officials in the towns in northern Mexico saying to be on the lookout for José Antonio Pellez, wanted for murder of José Antonio Flores. Also included is a description of the man and signatures from local officials acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice.
Date: 1797-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Francisco de la Garza and Alberto Maynez] (open access)

[Correspondence between Francisco de la Garza and Alberto Maynez]

Correspondence between Francisco de la Garza, alcalde in Laredo, and Alberto Maynez. The first letter is from Maynez, dated March 24, 1824, and says José Ronquillo admits to his debt to Juan Ramos and will pay the debt as soon as possible. de la Garza's response follows the original message and is dated June 5, 1824.
Date: 1824-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José María Girón to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, June 30, 1834] (open access)

[Letter from José María Girón to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, June 30, 1834]

Letter from José María Girón to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing it that Juan Longoria is temporarily replacing Girón as head of the Northern Department. There is a short piece of text below the message signed by Eduardo Davila; the towns this message is to be sent are listed on the left side of the page.
Date: 1834-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from Felix Calleja and Pedro de Alva] (open access)

[Orders from Felix Calleja and Pedro de Alva]

Copy of a letter from Don Felix Calleja and Pedro de Alva with orders to arrest José Hermenegildo Muños and Trifón Marín, who both escaped while being sent to the Philippines. Also included in the document are descriptions of both of the men. Town officials signed their names on the document acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1804-06?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History