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[Letter from Ramón Patiño to the Laredo Alcalde, February 22, 1824] (open access)

[Letter from Ramón Patiño to the Laredo Alcalde, February 22, 1824]

Letter from Ramón Patiño to the Laredo alcalde detailing a conflict between Enrique Flores and José María González involving a debt owed to Flores, who wants it to be repaid.
Date: 1824-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, February 15, 1835] (open access)

[Statement from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, February 15, 1835]

Printed statement from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing the council that Miguel Barragán has been elected interim president of Mexico.
Date: February 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from the Comandante Militar] (open access)

[Orders from the Comandante Militar]

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.
Date: 1832-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Declarations of Income from Twenty-Two Individuals] (open access)

[Declarations of Income from Twenty-Two Individuals]

Documents from 22 individuals, all declaring their individual incomes, and the taxes levied on them.
Date: 1831-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement Regarding Stolen Horses] (open access)

[Statement Regarding Stolen Horses]

Statement regarding two citizens from Rosales who will travel to Laredo to claim horses that were stolen from them. There are brands sketched in the margin. A second, partial statement written from Piedras Negras is at the bottom of the second page.
Date: February 20, 1867
Creator: Burmea, Julian
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from the Laredo Municipal Government] (open access)

[Announcement from the Laredo Municipal Government]

Announcement from the Laredo municipal government that bidding has opened on river crossing rights.
Date: February 8, 1859
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order from the Alcalde for an Inventory] (open access)

[Order from the Alcalde for an Inventory]

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.
Date: 1834-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Tomas Flores Concerning Soldiers in Laredo] (open access)

[Statement from Tomas Flores Concerning Soldiers in Laredo]

Statement from Tomas Flores concerning troops arriving in Laredo who do not want to fight fellow Mexicans.
Date: 1839-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular from the Governor to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, February 16, 1837] (open access)

[Printed Circular from the Governor to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, February 16, 1837]

Printed circular from the governor of Tamaulipas, announcing new bank officials.
Date: February 16, 1837
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Reiterated Accusation against José Miguel Gil] (open access)

[Reiterated Accusation against José Miguel Gil]

Reiterated accusations from Felipe Camacho against José Miguel Gil for the theft of one of his horses.
Date: 1829-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular from Governor Fernández] (open access)

[Printed Circular from Governor Fernández]

Printed circular from the governor of Tamaulipas concerning the redistricting of Tamaulipas.
Date: February 22, 1837
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ildefonso Ramón to José Andres Martines, February 2, 1830] (open access)

[Letter from Ildefonso Ramón to José Andres Martines, February 2, 1830]

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.
Date: 1830-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request from Maria Alexandra Sánchez to the Governor] (open access)

[Request from Maria Alexandra Sánchez to the Governor]

Request from Maria Alexandra Sánchez to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking for payment for an animal killed by a neighbor the previous year. The document has two pieces of tape holding it together and a large stain in the bottom left corner.
Date: 1799-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from José González to Laredo Citizens] (open access)

[Orders from José González to Laredo Citizens]

Message from José González to to all citizens of Laredo saying that the killing of cattle is forbidden. The document itself has numerous stains dotted all throughout the pages.
Date: 1791-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondences by Salvador Hidalgo and Tomás Sanchez] (open access)

[Correspondences by Salvador Hidalgo and Tomás Sanchez]

Communications from Salvador Hidalgo, imprisoned, asking why he has been imprisoned and for a trial. Tomás Sanchez responds with the terms of any upcoming trial.
Date: February 18, 1771
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo] (open access)

[Decree from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo]

Decree from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo with orders to named citizens to live in their houses on the north side of the Rio Grande. If they do not have a house on the other side then they have 15 days to build one.
Date: 1781-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe]

Notice from Manuel de Iturbe saying that Antolín Orbaneya is wanted for killing Ramos de Tributos. The document is heavily stained, and signed by local officials acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice from de Iturbe.
Date: 1808-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of the Original Inventory of Documents Sent to Chief Official in Laredo] (open access)

[Copy of the Original Inventory of Documents Sent to Chief Official in Laredo]

Copy of the original inventory of documents sent from the Governor of Nuevo Santander to the chief official in Laredo. The original document is addressed to Claudio Lacomba and is sent from Manuel Muñoz.
Date: 1790-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Restrictions from Manuel de Iturbe and Pedro de Herrera] (open access)

[Restrictions from Manuel de Iturbe and Pedro de Herrera]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to justicias in Spanish towns and villas with restrictions on properties of religious orders, pious works, etc. Officials in these towns have signed the document acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1808-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document from Spanish Officials to the Conde de la Sierra Gorda] (open access)

[Official Document from Spanish Officials to the Conde de la Sierra Gorda]

Official document from Manuel Garza and others to Captain Don Jose de Jesus Garza in which the Conde de Sierra Gorda approves the request by Garza for three pieces of land assigned in the General Visita. Garza is able to gain land for himself, his brother, and his son-in-law, Pablo Martínez.
Date: 1799-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Esteban Grande and the Governor] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Communications from the Viceroy and Governor] (open access)

[Communications from the Viceroy and Governor]

Message from Viceroy José de Iturrigaray saying that Juan José Pinto is in charge of the Real Asiento de Alumbres for five years. Also included is a letter from Governor Iturbe sent to towns across Mexico, and signed by Spanish officials in those towns acknowledging their having received the correspondence.
Date: February 18, 1807
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Notice from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe outlining the form in which judicial causes are to be reported. The document is signed and dated by local officials acknowledging their having received the notice from the governor.
Date: 1808-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History