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Spanish North America.

Map shows provinces of New Spain, cities, settlements, and areas of Native American habitation. Appears in Thomson's New general atlas. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:6,300,000].
Date: 1814
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Spanish dominions in North America : northern part

Map shows "intendancies" [of New Spain], cities and towns, mining activity, and military posts; northern portions of "Indendancy of S. Louis de Potosi" as savanna; areas of Native American habitation; and much of southern Louisiana [under French rule]. Includes legend. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:4,000,000].
Date: 1811
Creator: Hebert, L.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Antonio de Cuellar to Ildefonso Ramón, December 21, 1819] (open access)

[Letter from José Antonio de Cuellar to Ildefonso Ramón, December 21, 1819]

Letter from José Antonio de Cuellar to Ildefonso Ramón wanting some information from back records.
Date: 1819-12~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Antonio Benites to Francisco de la Garza, October 19, 1818] (open access)

[Letter from José Antonio Benites to Francisco de la Garza, October 19, 1818]

Message from José Antonio Benites to Francisco de la Garza, alcalde in Laredo, saying that Francesca Gutiérrez wants her servant back. According to the story, her servant, Alejandra Rodríguez fled as she owed a debt.
Date: 1818-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza, December 9, 1818] (open access)

[Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza, December 9, 1818]

Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza saying he is sending a horse, presumably stolen, and a deserter to Laredo.
Date: 1818-12~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Viceroy Calleja] (open access)

[Announcement from Viceroy Calleja]

Announcement from Viceroy Calleja with changes in taxes on commercial shipping. The bottom of the document has a short paragraph from Juan de Juanicotena, saying where the message was sent to within Nuevo Santander such as Laredo, Reynosa, Camargo, etc.
Date: 1813-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza, November 6, 1818] (open access)

[Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza, November 6, 1818]

Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza in Laredo referencing the disappearance of Alejandra Rodríguez. The text on the back page lists the sender and recipient as well as the location of each man.
Date: 1818-11~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between José Francisco de la Garza to the Governor] (open access)

[Correspondence between José Francisco de la Garza to the Governor]

Correspondence between José Francisco de la Garza and Juan Echeandía; the initial message from de la Garza contains the results of the annual elections. Following a break in the correspondence and numerous signatures from individuals, the governor sends his approval from Altamira.
Date: 1818-12~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joaquín de Arredondo to a Laredo Alcalde, August 31, 1815] (open access)

[Letter from Joaquín de Arredondo to a Laredo Alcalde, August 31, 1815]

Message from Joaquín de Arredondo to an alcalde giving permission to carry arms outside of the city.
Date: 1815-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Juan Echeandía to a Laredo Alcalde, July 12, 1815] (open access)

[Message from Juan Echeandía to a Laredo Alcalde, July 12, 1815]

Message from Juan Echeandía to a Laredo alcalde saying that only soldiers actually in the army are to receive regular pay.
Date: 1815-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
[Message from a Military Commander to Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Message from a Military Commander to Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from a military commander to Manuel de Iturbe explaining why he could not send troops to protect Texas; the commander also details information about the insurrection taking place. The document is badly stained and has pieces of tape covering all four edges of the paper.
Date: 1811-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement Concerning a Viceregal Communication] (open access)

[Announcement Concerning a Viceregal Communication]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to officials in towns and villas saying that he is sending a viceregal communication concerning recent events, encouraging loyalty. The document is signed by local authorities acknowledging that they received and passed on the message from de Iturbe.
Date: 1810-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with Orders from Spain] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with Orders from Spain]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials with orders from Spain to prevent contact of citizens with Louisiana. According to de Iturbe the orders also serve to warn Spanish officials against English designs on the northern territory as well as the activities of General Wilkinson. Spanish justicias acknowledge the message by signing their names and dating when it was received.
Date: 1810-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Decrees] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Decrees]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials saying he is sending decrees from the archbishop of Mexico City and the viceroy of New Spain concerning the capture of insurrectionists; the men mentioned are Miguel Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende, and Juan Aldama. This document is signed by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1810-11~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Justicias and Captains] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Justicias and Captains]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish authorities saying that legal petitions should be presented in the correct form and through the proper channels. The message is signed by local officials acknowledging their having received the announcement from de Iturbe.
Date: 1810-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Justicias] (open access)

[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Justicias]

Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to justicias saying that he is sending a decree from the junta in Cádiz. The document is signed by local Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received and published the impending decree.
Date: 1810-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
[Warning from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Officials] (open access)

[Warning from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Officials]

Warning from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials to be on their guard against intruders from the United States along the border. The message is signed by local Spanish justicias in the towns and villas of Mexico, including Laredo, Revilla, Camargo, etc.
Date: 1810-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias] (open access)

[Decree from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias]

Decree from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias concerning the recognition of the Regency Council in Spain. The document is signed by local officials in towns and villas such as Laredo, Camargo, Refugio, Mier, etc.
Date: 1810-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Statements from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Two Statements from Manuel de Iturbe]

Two documents from Manuel de Iturbe, Governor of Nuevo Santander, to Spanish justicias and captains, saying that he is sending official documents from the king and criminal court. Both documents are signed and acknowledged by local Spanish officials in towns and villas such as Laredo, Mier, Refugio, Camargo, etc.
Date: 1810-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Officials] (open access)

[Request from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Officials]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials asking for help to facilitate the journey of the Inspector of Forts, Cristóval Domínguez. The message is signed by Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the message from the governor.
Date: 1810-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Juan Ignacio de Arispe to the Justicia Mayor] (open access)

[Message from Juan Ignacio de Arispe to the Justicia Mayor]

Message from Juan Ignacio de Arispe to the Justicia Mayor of Laredo, testifying that a horse claimed by Esteban Herrera of Laredo actually belongs to Manuel Rivas of Monclova. The testimony is signed by José Ramón Díaz de Bustamente.
Date: 1810-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with Orders from the Audiencia] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with Orders from the Audiencia]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials orders with orders from the Audiencia to destroy a decree issued by José Napoleón in Spain. The document is signed by numerous Spanish officials acknowledging their receiving and passing on of the message from de Iturbe.
Date: 1810-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History