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[Letter from the Marques de Croix to all Citizens] (open access)

[Letter from the Marques de Croix to all Citizens]

Letter from the Marques de Croix, explaining a royal decree from King Carlos III concerning the expulsion of Jesuits from Mexico.
Date: July 4, 1768
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from the King Dispersed by the Marques de Croix] (open access)

[Orders from the King Dispersed by the Marques de Croix]

Orders from King Charles III to Bishops, and other members of the Church, to preach and practice respect for the Crown, the family, and all government officials. The orders, distributed in New Spain by Viceroy Marques de Croix, also call for them to limit activities to religious ones.
Date: July 22, 1768
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Full Report on the Death of Maria Garcia] (open access)

[Full Report on the Death of Maria Garcia]

Report on the death of Maria Garcia, whether a suicide or murder. Garcia, found hanged, and her cadaver was placed in the public square, is the wife of Felix Basquez. The report contains details on the investigation that determined she committed suicide.
Date: July 31, 1768
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to the Viceroy, July 5, 1770] (open access)

[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to the Viceroy, July 5, 1770]

Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to the Viceroy of New Spain asking for authorization to deal with the matter of people moving south of the Rio Grande and causing issues with the native Indians in the region. de Santianés also calls out a ranking official as participating in the movement.
Date: July 5, 1770
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Tomás Sánchez] (open access)

[Decree from Tomás Sánchez]

Order from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera to settlers near Laredo to report to the villa within three days to avoid a fine of 12 pesos.
Date: July 9, 1774
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Cristóbal Báez, July 21, 1775] (open access)

[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Cristóbal Báez, July 21, 1775]

Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Cristóbal Báez acknowledging information concerning three Indians taken prisoner. de Santianés speaks of the need for the town to be prepared for attacks.
Date: 1775-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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
[Message from Diego de Lasaga] (open access)

[Message from Diego de Lasaga]

Message from Diego de Lasaga concerning the number of soldiers in Los Carrisitos, which has risen from 15 to 50. According to de Lasaga they are not to go into other territories unless pursuing enemies.
Date: 1781-07~
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
[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
[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
[Decree from Viceroy Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta] (open access)

[Decree from Viceroy Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta]

Decree from Viceroy Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta granting amnesty for deserters of the Navy.
Date: 1787-07~
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
[Census of Indians in Laredo] (open access)

[Census of Indians in Laredo]

Census of Indians annexed to the City of Laredo, with various notes, including the men, women, and children. The document has a table at the top listing out the number of individuals, broken down by category, and a lengthy chart on page 2 with men's names listed.
Date: 1788-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ordinances from Miguel Ponce Borrego] (open access)

[Ordinances from Miguel Ponce Borrego]

List of ordinances from Miguel Ponce Borrego including a 9 pm. curfew, prohibition against games, no small arms, outsiders and merchants must register, citizens need permission to leave the village, butchering of animals is not allowed without permission, and Indians need passports to come and go.
Date: 1788-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from Miguel Borrego to Citizens of Laredo] (open access)

[Orders from Miguel Borrego to Citizens of Laredo]

Orders from the Justicia Mayor of Laredo, Miguel Ponce Borrego, to build a jail within the town of Laredo.
Date: 1789-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Ramón de Castro] (open access)

[Announcement from Ramón de Castro]

Announcement from Ramón de Castro saying that the king has granted him the title of Marquís. The document is badly stained and has a large piece torn from the bottom and left corner.
Date: 1791-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decree from Viceroy Güemez] (open access)

[Royal Decree from Viceroy Güemez]

Royal decree from Viceroy Güemez granting amnesty for anyone involved in contraband activities.
Date: 1791-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from the Spanish Viceroy] (open access)

[Decree from the Spanish Viceroy]

Decree from the Viceroy of New Spain citing a previous decree from September 5, 1791 regarding the payment of taxes and illegal sale of lands, etc.
Date: 1792-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Escaped Prisoners] (open access)

[List of Escaped Prisoners]

List of prisoners who have escaped from jail on the respective dates listed, from Francisco de Paula Franco and José Bellojin y Fresneda. The signatures on the document are from local Spanish officials of the nearby towns and villages acknowledging their having received the list.
Date: 1797-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish Officials] (open access)

[Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish Officials]

Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish officials in nearby towns to be on the lookout from two criminals, wanted for murder. The notice is signed by each official in the northern towns acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice.
Date: 1797-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request from Joseph González to the Governor] (open access)

[Request from Joseph González to the Governor]

Request from Joseph González to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking for a settlement on a land claim.
Date: 1797-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Francisco Villalba to Justicias in Mexico] (open access)

[Message from Francisco Villalba to Justicias in Mexico]

Long document beginning with a notice of three men wanted for murder with descriptions. The wanted men are Felipe Gutierrez, Alyo Huerta, and Chepe el Coyote, and an unknown negro; the document traveled to the different towns and villages and is signed by Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received and passed the message on.
Date: 1798-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José Mangodo y Clovijo] (open access)

[Message from José Mangodo y Clovijo]

Message from José Mangodo y Clovigo saying that local Spanish officials should be aware of Miguel Rico, a fugitive whom Mangodo y Clovigo has been pursuing for three years. Local Spanish officials have signed the document acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1798-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History