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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
[Interrogations and Questionnaire]
Document featuring requests, orders, and a questionnaire from Spanish officials Nicolás Antonio Campos Castellanos, Tomás Sánchez, and the governor, Vicente González Santianés.
Date:
1771-06~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decree Promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]
Royal decree promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa to all officials in New Spain. This decree is printed and pertains to taxes on gold in New Spain.
Date:
August 14, 1777
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez]
Correspondence between Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez acknowledging the the need for Nicolás Campos to be arrested; Sánchez agrees to gather all necessary information.
Date:
April 20, 1771
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Requests from Joseph Pérez and Cristóbal Báez Benavides]
Request by Joseph Pérez asking for reasons why Salvador Hidalgo was exiled from the province, as well as text related to the Nicolás Campos case.
Date:
1771-03~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carrillo to the Justicia Mayor]
Correspondence between Francisco Sales Carrillo and the Justicia Mayor saying that the new "bulles" of 1772-1773 are complete and that he is to collect the leftover old "bulles" and distribute the new "bulles."
Date:
1773~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli to Spanish Officials]
Decree from Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa concerning the formation of a Miners' Association; the decree also lists delegates named to appear in the association.
Date:
August 11, 1777
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from a Salt Dealer to Spanish Authorities]
Petition from a commissioned salt dealer to have a shipment of his released from the governor, Vicente González de Santianés. According to the document numerous authorities agree to and sign the petition.
Date:
1771-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Joseph Guerra and the Governor of Nuevo Santander]
Complaints sent by Joseph Thomas Guerra to Governor Vicente González de Santianés; complaints include those against inventories of goods and the taxes involved which he considers illegal and unjust. The governor responds by ordering an investigation of the situation.
Date:
1775-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Three Spanish Officials and their Governor]
Investigation correspondence between Joseph Leonardo Trevíno, the Justicia Mayor, Tenente de Capitán, and the governor. According to the correspondence they are filing against Cayteano Peña, the President of Laredo, for breaking the Real Justicia.
Date:
{1770-10-08..1770-10-11}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos]
Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos saying he should not be forced to move to Laredo. The Governor Vicente González says Cavasos is a deserter and his case should be investigated.
Date:
1775-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Vicente González to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 13, 1775]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo asking for information about Apache Indian incursions. The governor inquires about entry points and what is needed to stop them, as well as various jurisdictions.
Date:
1775-06~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carillo to Tomás Sánchez]
Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carillo to Tomás Sánchez saying that someone has been sent to collect leftover 1770-1771 "bulles" and to distribute the newly issued "bulles."
Date:
1771~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice Sent by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]
Two notices sent by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, regarding two vessels sailing from Veracruz in March 1775 and the register closes on March 20. The second notice says it was read on November 9, 1774; the first notice says it was read on November 29, 1774.
Date:
{1774-11-09,1774-11-29}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decree Promulgated by Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]
Printed royal decree promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, ordering the rounding up of an illegal document with offenses towards priests. Also mentioned is the fine for not participating, or possible imprisonment.
Date:
April 28, 1774
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 8, 1774]
Letter from Governor Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez in which the governor says the accused in a murder trial be kept under arrest after find the case not handled properly.
Date:
June 8, 1774
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order by Captain Tomás Sánchez]
Order by Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo of Laredo, requiring all civilians report to the town and settle within the city. He notes a fine of 25 pesos for anyone who does not comply within three days.
Date:
1775-09~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Petition and Decree from Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez]
Petition from Joseph Pérez asking for the rearrest of Nicolás Campos in order to settle a diplomacy issue as well as wanting witnesses for the González trial brought to Laredo. The later decree from Tomás Sánchez orders Campos' arrest, after having escaped from prison.
Date:
{1771-04-15,1771-04-18}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo]
Decree issued by Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo in which he orders a curfew of 9:00 pm. on the citizens of Laredo.
Date:
1779-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decree Promulgated by Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]
Royal decree, taped in three sections, promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, stating that current money is to be collected and replaced with new coinage. Also included are laws regarding the minting of money.
Date:
April 2, 1772
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Cristóbal Báez, July 21, 1775]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Cristóbal Báez acknowledging information concerning three Indians taken prisoner. de Santianés speaks of the need for the town to be prepared for attacks.
Date:
1775-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavits for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]
Affidavits for Joseph Manuel Dovalina from Pedro Joseph González de Paredes, Joaquín Coballero, Antonio Fabián de Puga. The document contains multiple stains and holes, and is bound together in certain places by tape.
Date:
1777~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from the Marques de Croix Concerning Jesuits]
Decree from the Marques de Croix, by order of King Carlos III, prohibiting Jesuits from returning to Nueva España; thus ordering the expulsion of the Jesuits from New Spain.
Date:
May 2, 1770
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History