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[Oath of Office for Employees]
Document with an oath of office written down, to be taken by local employees. The paper is badly stained in the upper right corner and has a piece of tape covering the right edge of the document.
Date:
1802-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Description of a Robber from José Nicolás Elisondo]
Document from José Nicolás Elisando saying that a man who is accused of robbing the church in Cruillas of a cloth, claims someone gave it to him to sell. According to the document an inquiry is to follow.
Date:
1805-06~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Thirty Towns and Villas]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe informing of the approval of the removal of Viceroy Iturrigaray, sent to thirty towns and villas in New Spain. The document is signed and dated by local authorities in those thirty towns.
Date:
1809-06~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Iturrigaray]
Decree from Viceroy Iturrigaray with rules regarding to the selling or resigning from offices. The list of towns where this was delivered is located on the left side of the document, and the signatures on the back of the document represent acknowledgments from local officials that they received the decree.
Date:
May 5, 1807
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Bernardo Villomil]
Letter from Bernardo Villamil thanking the recipient for the news that he has been made a lieutenant colonel and also congratulating him on being chosen as the representative from San Luis Patosi to the National Congress.
Date:
1809?
Creator:
Villomil, Bernardo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Vicente Antonio Lopez Fonseca to the Governor, December 5, 1805]
Request from Vicente Antonio Lopez Fonseca to Governor Iturbe asking for payment of a debt owed him by Maria Gertrudis Sánchez de Alcantar, now deceased. The document is moderately stained and has frayed edges.
Date:
1805-12~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Criminal Case against Bentura Gonsales]
Letter from Josef Arango to officials in Santa Maria with a criminal case against Bentura Gonsales for the killing of Ysidro Garcia. According to the case Gonsales escaped prison on February 15, 1797, and his apprehension is ordered. The document itself is badly stained and has frayed edges.
Date:
1801-09~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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]
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
[Statement from Manuel Villarreal to the Governor]
Message from Manuel Villarreal to the governor saying that he is still having problems with Leocario Cano over sheep rented to him; Villarreal wants the matter settled as soon as possible. The document is signed by Spanish officials acknowledging having received Villarreal's statement.
Date:
1809-12~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Meliso Caneja to Teniente José Lafuente, August 17, 1802]
Letter from Meliso Caneja to Lieutenant Teniente José Lafuente giving him permission to leave the military and apply for another position. Caneja suggests that he apply and wait for an opening in the Revenue Department.
Date:
1802-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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]
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]
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]
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
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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]
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