According to the headers and footers, this document is from the "American Magazine," volume I, number 6 which was published in February of an unknown year (a handwritten note on the cover says 1835). The first page (30) is the beginning of an article about how different people might be spending the winter months. The second page (280) includes the end of an article about a riot and burning of a Convent in or near Boston (which may refer to the burning of the Charlestown Convent in August, 1834) as well as random statistics and tidbits of current events.

Printed statement from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing the council that Miguel Barragán has been elected interim president of Mexico.

Orders from the commanding general for an investigation into the murder of José, the Lipan tribal chief. The document contains numerous declarations, signed by local officials.

Documents from 22 individuals, all declaring their individual incomes, and the taxes levied on them.

Receipt of payment for thirty-one dollars paid by Michael Reed to G. Jackson.

Record of payment from Michael Reed to Joseph Leeves [?].

Record of purchases for Michael Reed dated February 12, 1836.

Orders from the alcalde for an inventory of the belongings of deceased Trinidad Benavides in order to pay creditors. Following this is a list of debts and a separate list of some payments he had made.

Statement from Tomas Flores concerning troops arriving in Laredo who do not want to fight fellow Mexicans.

Printed circular from the governor of Tamaulipas, announcing new bank officials.

Printed circular from the governor of Tamaulipas concerning the redistricting of Tamaulipas.

Statement from Ildefonso Ramón to José Andres Martines discussing Martines' having been granted a the portion of land #20 and #21 designated by the General Visita. This grant is signed by numerous individuals, including the alcalde, and others.

Printed circular from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that Manuel de Mora has been appointed legal adviser for the Northern Department.

Printed circular from Governor Fernández to the Laredo ayuntamiento, saying the Ministry of the Interior should be advised of counterfeiters.

Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry, describing shipping details including: vessel, shipping company, master of the shipping vessel, and itemized costs.

Copy of transcript for an account for the Provisional Government of Texas showing money deposited and paid, as well as how much remains "on hand."

Copy of transcript for an invoice for the sale of a wagon from James Nelson to John McCroskey.

Copy of transcript for an invoice signed by James Curtis stating that he paid notes from both Washington Curtis and Elijah Curtis since he was paid by John P. Cole.

Receipt for a subscription to a French newspaper purchased by Lorenzo de Zavala.

Receipt from a hosiery shop

Transcribed text for a Receipt from Lewis Kneiff describing the sale of land to John Brown and Peter Frazee.