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[Petition from Jose Antonio Garzia Davila to the Conde de Sierra Gorda] (open access)

[Petition from Jose Antonio Garzia Davila to the Conde de Sierra Gorda]

Petition from Jose Antonio Garzia Davila to the Conde de Sierra Gorda for a land grant, which is later granted by the Conde. The document itself has a seal stamped at the top of the page, and is slightly frayed.
Date: 1797-01~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Escaped Prisoners] (open access)

[List of Escaped Prisoners]

List of prisoners who have escaped from jail on the respective dates listed, from Francisco de Paula Franco and José Bellojin y Fresneda. The signatures on the document are from local Spanish officials of the nearby towns and villages acknowledging their having received the list.
Date: 1797-07~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Five Decrees from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda] (open access)

[Five Decrees from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda]

Five decrees published by the Conde de la Sierra Gorda while in Laredo. Decrees range from August 1796 to October 1796 and cover topics concerning religious authorities following canon law; amnesty for all persons not guilty of serious crimes; and legal regulations.
Date: 1797-01~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish Officials] (open access)

[Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish Officials]

Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish officials in nearby towns to be on the lookout from two criminals, wanted for murder. The notice is signed by each official in the northern towns acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice.
Date: 1797-07~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request from Joseph González to the Governor] (open access)

[Request from Joseph González to the Governor]

Request from Joseph González to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking for a settlement on a land claim.
Date: 1797-07~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Criminal Notice from Sebastián Ortiz] (open access)

[Criminal Notice from Sebastián Ortiz]

Notice from Sebastián Ortiz to Spanish officials in the northern towns, saying that Marcelo Salcedo is wanted for the murder of José Antonio Valencia. This notice has signatures of Spanish officials in the nearby towns and villas acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice.
Date: 1797-03~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request from Manuel García del Barrio to Spanish Authorities] (open access)

[Request from Manuel García del Barrio to Spanish Authorities]

Request from Manuel García del Barrio asking all Spanish authorities to look out for six men wanted on criminal charges. Included are descriptions of each of the men as well as signatures from local town officials acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1797-01~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from Roque Sánchez de Andrade] (open access)

[Notice from Roque Sánchez de Andrade]

Notice from Roque Sánchez de Andrade advising all officials in the northern provinces that three men have escaped from prison. The document has signatures from Spanish officials in the local towns and villages acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1797-12~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice and Description of Murderer José Antonio Pellez] (open access)

[Notice and Description of Murderer José Antonio Pellez]

Notice from Sebastián Ortiz to Spanish officials in the towns in northern Mexico saying to be on the lookout for José Antonio Pellez, wanted for murder of José Antonio Flores. Also included is a description of the man and signatures from local officials acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice.
Date: 1797-06~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Schedule of Property Returned by Messrs Moses and Stephen Austin, January 1797] (open access)

[Transcript of Schedule of Property Returned by Messrs Moses and Stephen Austin, January 1797]

Copy of transcript for a schedule of property returned by Messrs Austin as the Property of Messrs Austin and Company. The itemized list includes: debts associated with the lead mines, legal fees, debts owed to the Austin family by individuals, and a list of African American slaves.
Date: January 1797
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Receipt of Payment from Capt. Moses Austin to [James Newell] or T. Gaines, October 1, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Receipt of Payment from Capt. Moses Austin to [James Newell] or T. Gaines, October 1, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a receipt of payment from Capt. Moses Austin to [James Newell] or T. Gaines.
Date: June 12, 1797
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Accounts by Charles Austin to Stephen and Moses Austin, October 8, 1797] (open access)

[Transcript of Accounts by Charles Austin to Stephen and Moses Austin, October 8, 1797]

Copy of transcript for an accounting record for Moses and Stephen Austin papers. The itemized list includes debts owed and paid.
Date: October 19, 1797
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of notice of partnership dissolution between Stephen Austin, Moses Austin, and Thomas Ruston, June 15, 1797] (open access)

[Transcript of notice of partnership dissolution between Stephen Austin, Moses Austin, and Thomas Ruston, June 15, 1797]

Copy of transcript of a notice dissolving a business partnership between Stephen Austin, Moses Austin, and Thomas Ruston. Brothers Stephen and Moses Austin continued in the lead mining business in Virginia after the dissolution of this partnership.
Date: June 15, 1797
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History