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[Sworn Statement Related to Texas vs. Pruñeda and Treviño] (open access)

[Sworn Statement Related to Texas vs. Pruñeda and Treviño]

Sworn statement by Manuel Lozano related to the charges of adultery in the case of Texas vs. Elena Pruñeda and Esteban Treviño. It includes a note in Spanish and witness signature at the bottom.
Date: March 9, 1867
Creator: Lozano, Manuel
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Alderman Oath of Office: Chapa] (open access)

[Alderman Oath of Office: Chapa]

Text of the oath of office for an alderman to represent the city of Laredo, Texas, signed by Ylario Chapa.
Date: August 21, 1860
Creator: Chapa, Ylario
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Volunteers to Pursue Indians] (open access)

[List of Volunteers to Pursue Indians]

List of persons volunteering to go in pursuit of the Indians.
Date: September 11, 1859
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bond for $20 by Clemente Salinas] (open access)

[Bond for $20 by Clemente Salinas]

Text of a bond in which C. Salinas (principal), A. Salinas and P. Treviño (securities) paid $20 to Web County to retain an unclaimed horse for a yar.
Date: August 16, 1860
Creator: Salinas, Clemente; Salinas, Augustin & Treviño, Pedro
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Election Results: Precinct #6] (open access)

[Election Results: Precinct #6]

Tally of votes for the election of a mayor and aldermen (regidores) in the city of Laredo, with the list of voters in precinct number 6.
Date: December 13, 1858
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Arrest Warrant: Charles Callaghan] (open access)

[Arrest Warrant: Charles Callaghan]

Warrant issued by the Laredo mayor's office to arrest Charles Callaghan, wanted for murder.
Date: July 16, 1860
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summons for Mayor Garcia to Appear in Court] (open access)

[Summons for Mayor Garcia to Appear in Court]

Summons from the Webb County sheriff to Mayor Garcia, requesting his appearance in court to answer complaints of damages.
Date: August 24, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena: P. Treviño and A. Vidaurri] (open access)

[Subpoena: P. Treviño and A. Vidaurri]

Subpoena requiring Pedro Treviño and Atanacio Vidarri to appear as witnesses against G. A. Staacke. There are two versions of the text; the first is written in ink and stricken out, replaced with a version below in pencil.
Date: July 12, 1860
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bond for $100 Against John José Salinas] (open access)

[Bond for $100 Against John José Salinas]

Text of a bond statement testifying that J. J. Salinas (principal), M. Sanches and S. Benavides (seconds) will pay $100 to the mayor of Laredo, Texas in relation to carrying out his duties as the newly-selected city council secretary. It also includes Salinas' oath of office.
Date: July 5, 1860
Creator: Salinas, Juan José; Sanchez, Margarito & Benavides, Santos
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Laredo vs. Juan J. Salinas: Jury Decision] (open access)

[Laredo vs. Juan J. Salinas: Jury Decision]

Statement signed by the jury finding against the defendant in Laredo vs. Juan J. Salinas.
Date: September 25, 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statements Regarding the Death of Cesario Benavides] (open access)

[Statements Regarding the Death of Cesario Benavides]

Sworn statements from two people regarding the death of Cesario Benevides as well as the decision rendered by the jury (in English) and signed by the members, stating that the deceased was killed by a wound caused by a rifle ball, believed to have been fired by Manuel Aguilar.
Date: November 30, 1860
Creator: Gonzalez, Aprian & Staacke, G. A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note For Homeowners] (open access)

[Promissory Note For Homeowners]

Text of two promissory notes written by the mayor of Laredo for $750 to be paid to persons owning houses that were part of Fort McIntosh.
Date: September 7, 1860
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Refugio Benavides to Santos Benavides, January 4, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Refugio Benavides to Santos Benavides, January 4, 1858]

Letter from Mayor Refugio Benavides to Sheriff Lorenzo Benavides, requesting he have Alpheus Rackliffe appear in court to answer charges on a debt he owes.
Date: January 4, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena: Laredo vs. Luly Cottle] (open access)

[Subpoena: Laredo vs. Luly Cottle]

Text of a subpoena issued by the Laredo mayor's office requesting that the marshal ensure that Amceto Sanchez and Anastacio Flores appear as witnesses against Luly Cottle.
Date: October 5, 1860
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Arrest Warrant: Concepción Ortiz] (open access)

[Arrest Warrant: Concepción Ortiz]

Warrant issued by the mayor's office ordering the marshal of Laredo, Texas to arrest Concepción Ortiz for charges of violating city ordinances.
Date: September 29, 1860
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Marshal's Oath of Office: Garza] (open access)

[Marshal's Oath of Office: Garza]

Text of the oath of office for marshal of Laredo, Texas, signed by Gavino Garza.
Date: April 8, 1861
Creator: Garza, Gavino
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Alderman Oath of Office: Garcia, Garza, Mendiola, and Pierce] (open access)

[Alderman Oath of Office: Garcia, Garza, Mendiola, and Pierce]

Text of the oath of office for four aldermen (regidores) in the city of Laredo, Texas, signed by Pedro Garcia, Gardner W. Pierce, Gavrino Garza, and Ylario Mendiola.
Date: June 23, 1860
Creator: Garcia, Pedro; Pierce, Gardner W.; Garza, Gavino & Mendiola Illario
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposition of George Staacke] (open access)

[Deposition of George Staacke]

Statement by the Laredo mayor regarding the deposition of George Staacke about his assault by Francisco Martinez.
Date: July 13, 1860
Creator: Treviño, Tomas
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Appraisal of Homes at Fort McIntosh] (open access)

[Appraisal of Homes at Fort McIntosh]

Statement written by a committee in Laredo, Texas assessing homes in Fort McIntosh, with a list of houses and value amounts , as well as an additional sheet containing names and tallies.
Date: July 11, 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Arrest Warrant: W. Johnston] (open access)

[Arrest Warrant: W. Johnston]

Warrant issued by the Laredo mayor's office to arrest W. Johnston in response to a complaint by M. Mendiola that he abused, insulted, and drew a gun on her.
Date: August 12, 1860
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Alderman Oath of Office: Garcia, Juares, and Molina] (open access)

[Alderman Oath of Office: Garcia, Juares, and Molina]

Text of the oath of office for three aldermen (regidores) in the city of Laredo, Texas, signed by Benito Garcia, Vitorino Juares, and Juan G. Molina.
Date: April 20, 1861
Creator: Garcia, Benito; Juares, Vitorino & Molina, Juan Garcia
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clerk Oath of Office: Salinas] (open access)

[Clerk Oath of Office: Salinas]

Text of the oath of office for an a "corporation clerk" in the city of Laredo, Texas, signed by Juan José Salinas.
Date: 1861-04-22?
Creator: Salinas, Juan José
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Concerning the Case A. Rackliff v. Jose Maria Garcia] (open access)

[Document Concerning the Case A. Rackliff v. Jose Maria Garcia]

Document concerning the case of A. Rackliff v. Jose Maria Garcia and Rafael Olibbares.
Date: October 8, 1860
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt #4, 1858] (open access)

[Receipt #4, 1858]

Receipt signed by Miguel Sidwill for a total of $17.50 from a man named Juan.
Date: April 30, 1858
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History