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[Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza, December 9, 1818] (open access)

[Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza, December 9, 1818]

Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza saying he is sending a horse, presumably stolen, and a deserter to Laredo.
Date: 1818-12~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Viceroy Calleja] (open access)

[Announcement from Viceroy Calleja]

Announcement from Viceroy Calleja with changes in taxes on commercial shipping. The bottom of the document has a short paragraph from Juan de Juanicotena, saying where the message was sent to within Nuevo Santander such as Laredo, Reynosa, Camargo, etc.
Date: 1813-10~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Concerning Petra Sánchez] (open access)

[Correspondence Concerning Petra Sánchez]

Message from Petra Sánchez to Ildefonso Ramón giving reasons why she opposes the marriage of her son. Ramón's response to Sánchez is written at the bottom of the third page of the document and is dated August 21, 1819.
Date: 1819-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza, November 6, 1818] (open access)

[Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza, November 6, 1818]

Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza in Laredo referencing the disappearance of Alejandra Rodríguez. The text on the back page lists the sender and recipient as well as the location of each man.
Date: 1818-11~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Taxed Possessions from Miguel Gil] (open access)

[List of Taxed Possessions from Miguel Gil]

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.
Date: 1815-22~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between José Francisco de la Garza to the Governor] (open access)

[Correspondence between José Francisco de la Garza to the Governor]

Correspondence between José Francisco de la Garza and Juan Echeandía; the initial message from de la Garza contains the results of the annual elections. Following a break in the correspondence and numerous signatures from individuals, the governor sends his approval from Altamira.
Date: 1818-12~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Ildefonso Ramón and Juan Echeandía] (open access)

[Correspondence between Ildefonso Ramón and Juan Echeandía]

Correspondence between Ildefonso Ramón and Juan Echeandía. Ramón asks if he can give passports to people who want to go to live elsewhere. The text is organized in individual paragraphs, with short notes written to the left of each section.
Date: 1819-01~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Contributions from José Antonio García Dávila] (open access)

[List of Contributions from José Antonio García Dávila]

List of contributions from renting houses, signed by José Antonio García Dávila. The table lists each person in the town and divides their contributions into four separate categories.
Date: 1814-12~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Juan Echeandía to a Laredo Alcalde, July 12, 1815] (open access)

[Message from Juan Echeandía to a Laredo Alcalde, July 12, 1815]

Message from Juan Echeandía to a Laredo alcalde saying that only soldiers actually in the army are to receive regular pay.
Date: 1815-07~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Messages from Tomás García Davila] (open access)

[Messages from Tomás García Davila]

Messages from Tomás García Davila, saying that he has fulfilled a precious decree to pay Jerónimo Flores money owed him by Manuel Flores. There are multiple paragraphs included, followed by individual signatures acknowledging receipt of the messages.
Date: 1817-12~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Ildefonso Ramón] (open access)

[Announcement from Ildefonso Ramón]

Announcement from Ildefonso Ramón saying that Bernabé González has given everything over to his son-in-law, in return for support until his death. The document is heavily stained in places and has a large tear in the upper right corner of the paper.
Date: 1819-11~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Andrés Farías to Juan José Llanos, August 24, 1818] (open access)

[Letter from José Andrés Farías to Juan José Llanos, August 24, 1818]

Letter from José Andrés Farías to Juan José Llanos denouncing José María Tovar as possibly involved in contraband since he refuses to declare his goods. The document is stained in certain places and has a long piece of tape running down the right side of the paper.
Date: 1818-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Ramón Perea to José María Tovar, November 3, 1815] (open access)

[Message from Ramón Perea to José María Tovar, November 3, 1815]

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.
Date: 1815-11~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt to Domingo Gonzales] (open access)

[Receipt to Domingo Gonzales]

Receipt dated December 25, 1815 for Domingo Gonzales for animals given to him. The document is also signed at the bottom by an individual named Treviño and dated as 1817.
Date: 1817-05?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for José Lázaro Benavides] (open access)

[Receipt for José Lázaro Benavides]

Document acknowledging the receipt of twelve pesos by Jose Lázaro Benavides.
Date: 1816-03~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with a Proclamation from the Real Audiencia] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with a Proclamation from the Real Audiencia]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials with a proclamation from the Real Audiencia concerning the methods of handling government affairs. The document is signed by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the document and passed it on.
Date: 1810-06~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from a Military Commander to Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Message from a Military Commander to Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from a military commander to Manuel de Iturbe explaining why he could not send troops to protect Texas; the commander also details information about the insurrection taking place. The document is badly stained and has pieces of tape covering all four edges of the paper.
Date: 1811-04~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José Antonio Benavides to Felix M. Calleja] (open access)

[Message from José Antonio Benavides to Felix M. Calleja]

Message from José Antonio Benavides to Felix M. Calleja sending copies of 16 documents showing things he has done to preserve order within the province. The document has a piece of tape running down its left side, and is badly frayed along the right edge.
Date: 1811-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement Concerning a Viceregal Communication] (open access)

[Announcement Concerning a Viceregal Communication]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to officials in towns and villas saying that he is sending a viceregal communication concerning recent events, encouraging loyalty. The document is signed by local authorities acknowledging that they received and passed on the message from de Iturbe.
Date: 1810-10~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with Orders from Spain] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with Orders from Spain]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials with orders from Spain to prevent contact of citizens with Louisiana. According to de Iturbe the orders also serve to warn Spanish officials against English designs on the northern territory as well as the activities of General Wilkinson. Spanish justicias acknowledge the message by signing their names and dating when it was received.
Date: 1810-04~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Decrees] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Decrees]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials saying he is sending decrees from the archbishop of Mexico City and the viceroy of New Spain concerning the capture of insurrectionists; the men mentioned are Miguel Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende, and Juan Aldama. This document is signed by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1810-11~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Justicias and Captains] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Justicias and Captains]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish authorities saying that legal petitions should be presented in the correct form and through the proper channels. The message is signed by local officials acknowledging their having received the announcement from de Iturbe.
Date: 1810-09~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Justicias] (open access)

[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Justicias]

Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to justicias saying that he is sending a decree from the junta in Cádiz. The document is signed by local Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received and published the impending decree.
Date: 1810-06~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement for an Impending Decree] (open access)

[Announcement for an Impending Decree]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials saying he is sending a decree from the Audiencia with news from Spain, with procedures for electing deputies to the cortes. The document is signed by local officials acknowledging their having received and passed on the message from de Iturbe.
Date: 1810-06~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History