Map shows "Dacotah" Territory, Wyoming with extended western boundary, Indian Territory, and only one Virginia. Includes key colors and to abbreviations in Spanish and English. Inset: "Die Nordwestlichen Inselgruppen Amerikas als Anschluss an die linke obere Ecke das Hauptblatts" [The northwestern island groups in America as a connection to the upper left corner of the main sheet]. Includes key colors and to abbreviations in Spanish and English. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:15,000,000].

Promissory note signed by Nicolas Sanchez agreeing to to pay the city $89.75 (pesos) for purchases at a public auction.

Announcement from the Laredo municipal government that bidding has opened on river crossing rights.

Tally of votes for the election of a mayor and aldermen in the city of Laredo, with the list of voters in precinct number 2.

Promissory note signed by Bartolo Garcia agreeing to to pay the city $11.62 1/2 (pesos) for three houses bought in public auction.

Promissory note signed by Carlos Callaghan agreeing to to pay the city $127.00 (pesos) for wood bought in public auction.

Report from the treasurer for the year 1858.

Documents related to the sale of houses at Fort McIntosh including a list of requirements or expectations, approved by Laredo mayor Refugio Benavides, a list of affected homeowners, and a letter of authorization from the succeeding mayor, Tomas Treviño, allowing Benito Garcia to make offers.

Promissory note signed by Juan José Salinas agreeing to to pay the city $7.00 (pesos) for house no. 8 bought in public auction.

Public announcement stating that bids are open for some public construction of a street.

Announcement from the Laredo municipal government signed by Juan José Salinas.

Public announcement from the Laredo municipal government mentioned bidding for river crossing rights. The notice also mentions that land renters need to pay taxes.

Advertisement from Manuel Jaimes advertising a mule he found; the owner of the mule may come claim the animal.

Letter from Mayor Refugio Benavides to the city council in Laredo, asking to be paid for the workers he provided for accesses to the river.

Promissory note signed by Margarito and Nicolas Sanchez agreeing to to pay the city $267.87 1/4 (pesos) for items bought at public auction.

Letter from Guadalupe García of Nuevo Laredo to the mayor in Laredo, asking him to have National Guard personnel who went to Laredo return immediately to avoid difficulties for themselves and their families.

List of houses sold at public auction with owners' names and amounts paid, as well as mathematical notations.

Advertisement by Jesus Herra for a horse he found; the owner of the horse should claim the animal at Herra's house.

Promissory note signed by Juan F. Farias agreeing to to pay the city $9.00 (pesos) for house no. 21 bought in public auction.

Promissory note signed by Atanacio Vidaurri agreeing to to pay the city $68.00 (pesos) for house no. 5 bought in public auction.

Four copies of a notice from the Laredo municipal government with orders for those who have rented lands in the communal land to pay their taxes on January 17.

Letter from Miguel Lidwell to the Laredo City Council resigning from his post as treasurer for the city because he needs to travel. He also proffers the accounts he has kept for 1858-1859 (not included).

List of persons volunteering to go in pursuit of the Indians.

Promissory note signed by Carlos Callaghan agreeing to to pay the city $252.50 (pesos) for a house bought in public auction.