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[Letter from Fernando Vazquez Borrego to Joseph Leonardo Vidaurre, March 15, 1778]
Letter from Fernando Vazquez Borrego to his nephew, Joseph Leonardo Vidaurre, asking him to look into an issue regarding their hacienda. This document is taped in three areas and multiple stains and slight tears.
Date:
1778-03~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Rosa María Sánchez and Tomás Sánchez]
Correspondence between Rosa María Sánchez and Captain Tomás Sánchez regarding cattle her father gave her. According to Rosa's letter her brothers have taken them for themselves, but she needs them for income; Tomás Sánchez replies by ordering an inquiry."
Date:
1778-11~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]
Decree from Viceroy Bucareli acknowledging that sowing, cultivating, and the use of hemp and flax is no longer prohibited; these are now encouraged. This decree cites a royal decree of October 24, 1777 which prohibited these actions.
Date:
March 16, 1778
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Francisco de Echeagaray]
Decree from Francisco de Echeagary acknowledging that the purchase or exchange of mules, horses or anything else (except deer flesh) is forbidden; another thing that is prohibited is gambling with Indians. The backings on the pages feature unrelated printed text divided into columns.
Date:
1778-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Francisco de Echeagaray]
Decree from Francisco de Echeagaray to the colonists in the province saying that it is forbidden to sell land without permission.
Date:
1778-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli to all Spanish Officials]
Decree from Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa concerning funerals and burials of the dead. In the decree the Viceroy cites previous ones from 1693 and 1754 dealing with excesses and what is permissible to take place for burials.
Date:
January 22, 1778
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History