Letter with orders from Sam Houston to Charles Sims instructing him to proceed to various Indian tribes to assure them that they will have peace. The text reads: Nacogdoches, Texas 12th Aug, 1838 to Charles Sims, Sir, You will proceed to the various Tribes of Indians, and assure them them [sic], that no harm is in=tended towards them, but that the Treaty shall be [...] with them, and that they shall have their homes and their lands, and Peace will be kept with them; Tell them my words shall not perish= Let them remain at peace! It is said that whitemen [sic] intend to march against the Indians this is false! no such thing has even been thought of. Bad men may say so, but good men will not! Good men will [...]. Your Salary will be at the rate of five dollas a day. I am [...] Sam Houston.

Bank draft to T.C. Zimmerman, Holland, from T.G. Wick, Matagorda; in the amount of $1200 to be paid from the account of G.D. Langster, Oosterhoud, Netherlands.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that he is sending a copy of the government paper; Flores directs him to see statistics forms.

Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that Francisco Gutiérrez claims a horse presently in Laredo.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that he is sending two decrees, one concerning the constitutional division of the Northern Department.

Letter from Francisco Esteban Martinez to the justice of the peace, acknowledging his having received two horses which belong to José Ignacio Guajardo.

Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the justice of the peace in Laredo, asking for 100 pesos to supply the troops serving as scouts, escorts, etc.

Letter from Manuel Patiño to the justice of the peace in Laredo, sending a reply of Juan Treviño regarding a debt he supposedly had with Saragosa Sánchez.

Letter from temporary Comandante Estevan Felles to the Laredo justice of the peace, agreeing to send an escort for a convoy.

Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the Laredo justice of the peace, advising him that the comandante militar from another state is arriving. Lafuente asks for lodging for the officers and a house to serve as barracks for the troops.

Letter from Juan de Hinojosa to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that Victoriano García claims two mules taken from his son. Juan de Hinojosa also includes text proving the son's ownership of the mules.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the justice of the peace in Laredo, asking for an inventory of documents in the municipal archives.

Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the Laredo justice of the peace, asking for 200 pesos for supplies for 180 men. José María Ramón's reply is on the third page and says there are only 100 pesos in the fund.

Letter from Jesus de la Garza to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that his is adding Juan Garza to his group.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo justice of the peace with rulings on elections in smaller towns.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the justice of the peace in Laredo, asking for statistics due in the first months of the year.

Letter from Manuel Patiño to the Laredo justice of the peace, replying that Pedro Godina says his master canceled his 10 pesos debt some time ago.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that President Bustamente encourages a solemn celebration of the 16th of September.

Letter from Juan de la Garza to the Laredo justice of the peace, notifying of a fair to be held.

Receipt from Comandante Lafuente for 100 pesos used to supply troops serving as scouts, escorts, etc.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo justice of the peace, advising Laredo authorities to work in harmony with the comandante militar and avoid all dissension.

Letter from Francisco Pasón to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that Laredo authorities that they should gave escorts when asked. Pasón also sets down conditions for travelers.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the justice of the peace in Laredo, relaying a reminder from Governor Fernández that Laredo should carry out elections according to the law.

Promissory note from Manuel de Porras to Comandante Lafuente for six pesos for the purchase of a horse.