With Didon, Piccinni demonstrated his ability to combine both Italian and French styles to create a compelling tragédie lyrique. The opera includes lyrical Italian melodies and a second-act finale, as well as French choruses and numbers that transition continuously without pauses. Didon was premiered at Fountainebleau on 16 October 1783, and it remained one of Piccinni’s most popular French operas, with performances through the first part of the nineteenth century. The story of Dido had been realized on the operatic stage before Piccinni’s setting, including Cavalli’s Didone (1641), Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas (c. 1689), and Vinci’s Didone abbandonata (1726) with a libretto by Metastasio.

This map shows eastern portion of the United States, starting with the "Louisiana Territory" to the west. The map notes "Proposed Canals" some "Boundary Lines" and "J. M.'s Route." Some cities, bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).

Map shows roads, canals, marshlands, cities, towns, provincial boundaries, and coastal detail for Holland and Belgium; separate coloration for "Prov. de Zelandia." Includes historical notes; keys to coloration and symbols used. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.

Map shows the late eighteenth century voyage routes taken by Captain James Cook. North and South America, major political subdivisions, Polynesia, "part of Australasia," and dates are indicated. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Map shows early nineteenth century Colombia, "Guyana," Brazil, United Provinces, Patagonia, "Chili," Peru, and Falkland "Isles" cities and political divisions. In Brazil: "unexplored parts" and "parts unknown." Major geographic labels in English, some labels in Spanish, particularly rivers and settlements. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Metal military button with eagle and shield design similar to U.S. Infantry officers, 1815-1821; eyehook on back

Order from Francisco López saying that any Spaniard or foreigner without a passport should be detained and his belongings confiscated.

Message from Joaquín de Arredondo announcing a decree on troop maintenance, delivered to alcaldes in Laredo.

List of taxed possessions from Miguel Gil consisting of a list of items and corresponding numbers written on the right side of the page. The document references a decree from June 26, 1815 and is signed by Juan Manuel de los Sanoy, José María Tovar, and Jose Vidaurre.

Message from Joaquín de Arredondo to an alcalde giving permission to carry arms outside of the city.

Message from Joaquín de Arredondo discussing taxes levied to cover war costs.

Message from Juan Echeandía to a Laredo alcalde saying that only soldiers actually in the army are to receive regular pay.

Message from José Antonio de Cuellar in Revillas to alcaldes including a list of people who owe money for troop support.

Message from Ramón Perea to José María Tovar, alcalde in Laredo, saying that he is authorized to receive animals in payment for certain debts. The document is signed by Perea, and the recipient's name is written in the bottom left corner of the third page.

Message from Juan Echeandía to José María Tovar with authorization for the mayor to punish criminal offenders.

List of taxed possessions from José Antonio García, consisting of the list of items next their corresponding prices. The document itself is signed by numerous individuals such as Jose Manuel de los Sanoy, Tomás García Davila, etc.

List of taxed possessions from Francisco de la Garza, consisting of a list of items next to their corresponding prices and totals. The document cites a decree from June 26, 1815, and is signed by Jose Manuel de los Sanoy and two others.

Message from Juan Echandía to alcalde Tovar with directives on how to respond to a request of Ramón Perea.

Message from José Andres de Sobrevilla saying that Mariano Cavasos has given power of attorney to Jesús Sánchez to settle pending matters.

Message from Ramón Perea to José María Tovar suggesting that costs of transport should be pro-rated among citizens.

Message from Juan Echeandía to José María Tovar, an alcalde in Laredo, acknowledging that he has received the census report.

Report by José María Quintana on goods under the one percent tax, citing a previous decree from June 26, 1815. The document lists out different items such as "un caballo" and the cost for each is written to the right.

List of possessions from Fernando de Vidaurre, items which are under a one percent tax. The document cites a decree from June 26, 1815, lists out each item and their corresponding prices, and is signed by Jose Manuel de los Sanoy.

Regulations from alcalde José Tovar in Laredo concerning weights and measures.