[Royal Decree from King Carlos III to the Marques de Croix] (open access)

[Royal Decree from King Carlos III to the Marques de Croix]

Printed copy of a royal decree from King Carlos III withdrawing a book written by Fray Luis Vicente Mas de Casavalls concerning a controversial doctrine of Regicide and Tyrannicide. Also included at the end is a written decree from the King requesting all religious officials to preach respect for the king.
Date: {1766,1768}
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Royal Decree King Carlos III to Subjects in New Spain] (open access)

[Copy of a Royal Decree King Carlos III to Subjects in New Spain]

Copy of a royal decree from King Carlos III, dispersed by the Viceroy of New Spain, the Marques de Croix, concerning rules prohibiting Jesuits from entering Mexico, without a permit.
Date: November 11, 1767
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Viceroy Iturrigaray with a Declaration of War] (open access)

[Message from Viceroy Iturrigaray with a Declaration of War]

Announcement from Viceroy Iturrigaray informing Spanish officials in New Spain of the declaration of war of Napoleon in France, in the name of King Ferdinand VII by the Junta de Armas. The document is signed by local justicias acknowledging their having received the announcement from the viceroy.
Date: August 16, 1808
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Concerning the Constitution of 1812 from Cádiz] (open access)

[Document Concerning the Constitution of 1812 from Cádiz]

Indications from Cádiz regarding the promulgation of the Constitution of 1812. The document has a few stains and is covered by a long piece of tape along the left edge of the page.
Date: 1813-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Exhortation on Loyalty to Spain and the Crown] (open access)

[Exhortation on Loyalty to Spain and the Crown]

Exhortation from the Cortes de Cádiz to "Las habitantes de ultramar" on loyalty to Spain and the Crown. The document speaks out against the various insurrectionists and revolutionary movements occurring in the Americas. The final paragraph is signed by Juan de Juanicotena and dated May 6, 1813, acknowledging this document is a copy of the original.
Date: 1813-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Documents Pertaining to Various Aspects of Government] (open access)

[Documents Pertaining to Various Aspects of Government]

Multiple documents beginning with an announcement from the King of Spain, promulgated by Francisco López, annulling the Constitution of 1812. Also included are documents relating to local affairs, regal decrees, tax reforms and regulations, and an account of the rebellion.
Date: 1814-09~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document with Decrees Promulgated by the Cortes de Cádiz] (open access)

[Document with Decrees Promulgated by the Cortes de Cádiz]

List of decrees promulgated by the Cortes de Cádiz during the year 1812 up to October 27. The decrees are listed out in chronological order and cover many topics: use the royal standard; negroes may be admitted to schools and ecclesiastical studies; employees cease to be so when the job is declared finished; a town in given the title of "noble and loyal city"; and hanging is replaced by strangling for criminals sentenced to death.
Date: 1812-10~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Documents Concerning Foreign and Government Topics] (open access)

[Documents Concerning Foreign and Government Topics]

Documents concerning numerous topics relating to Spanish foreign affairs involving Napoleon, tax regulations, commerce in New Spain, arrest warrants, and regal/viceregal decrees. One document refers to a proclamation of James Madison against rebels invading Spanish territories.
Date: {1815..1816}
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from José María Echeagaray] (open access)

[Announcement from José María Echeagaray]

Copy of an announcement from Spain promulgated by José María Echeagaray. The documents discuss new officials sworn in according to the new constitution, and a decree concerning the publication of the new constitution.
Date: 1820-07~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Publication of Laws by the Cortes de Cádiz] (open access)

[Publication of Laws by the Cortes de Cádiz]

Document with a publication of new laws put forth by the Cortes de Cádiz. At the end of the document there is a description of a man wanted in Camargo for crimes he committed, added on to the text. The document is badly stained, and the first four pages are blank.
Date: Summer 1812
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History