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[Copy of a Decree from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo Alcalde, October 13, 1837]
Copy of a Decree from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo alcalde concerning the justices of the peace.
Date:
1837-10~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Danacio Gonzalez and the Laredo Justice of the Peace, December 26, 1837]
Correspondence between Danacio Gonzalez and the justice of the peace in Laredo. The tax collector asks for taxes from sale of wild animals; a rough draft reply from the justice of the peace appears on the fourth page.
Date:
1837-12~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between José Antonio Flores and the Laredo Justice of the Peace, December 9, 1837]
Correspondence between José Antonio Flores and the justice of the peace in Laredo, asking for census statistics of the Northern Department. The text on the last page shows the response from the justice of the peace, saying the statistics were sent on November 6.
Date:
1837-12~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between José María Flores and the Laredo Alcalde, July 15, 1837]
Letter from José María Flores to the Laredo alcalde, asking that a horse be given to Manuel Lafuente. The text on the fourth page shows the reply of the alcalde, explaining why the horse was not given in the first place.
Date:
1837-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between José María Flores and the Laredo Alcalde, July 27, 1837]
Correspondence between José María Flores and the Laredo alcalde, informing him that a horse sold to Don José Flores belongs to Francisco Sales and was stolen by Indians. The text on the fourth page contains the alcalde's response to Flores.
Date:
1837-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between José María Flores and the Laredo Alcalde, June 15, 1837]
Correspondence between José María Flores and the Laredo alcalde to the Laredo alcalde, discussing horses found and their possible owners. The second document is the reply from the alcalde, saying the owners have been found and Flores should arrange the return of the horses.
Date:
1837-06~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between José María Gonzalez Cuellar and the Laredo Alcalde, June 30, 1837]
Correspondence between José María Gonzalez Cuellar and the Laredo alcalde concerning a horse claim by Calisto Benavides. Cuellar mentions that Benavides claims a horse that is now in Laredo, and is to be given to Juan de Jesús Avalas. The text on the final page is the reply from the alcalde, sent with Antonio Chapa.
Date:
1837-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Manuel Lafuente and the Laredo Alcalde, October 4, 1837]
Correspondence between Manuel Lafuente and the Laredo alcalde, reporting that 50 Texans are not far from town and are looking for Comanches. The alcalde replies that he has 30 men ready in case of attack.
Date:
1837-10~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Manuel Lafuente and the Laredo Alcalde, September 22, 1837]
Correspondence between Manuel Lafuente, the comandante militar, and the Laredo alcalde concerning an impending attack from Texas troops. According to Lafuente, troops are gathering at the San José mission in Bexar to attack Laredo; the alcalde's response is on the fourth page and says he is making necessary preparations.
Date:
1837-09~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between the Comandante Militar and Jesus de la Garza]
Correspondence between Manuel Lafuente and Jesus de la Garza, saying he will provide an escort on Friday. The text on the fourth page contains the response from de la Garza, excusing his not referring the escort question to the alcalde first.
Date:
1837-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Z.N. Morrel and Michael Reed]
Correspondence between Z.N. Morrel and Michael Reed.
Date:
August 26, 1837
Creator:
Reed, Michael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lorrain T. Pease, his father]
A letter from E.M. Pease to Lorrain T. Pease, his father, in which he gives a detailed, contemporary account of the Texas Revolution. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date:
January 8, 1837
Creator:
Pease, Elisha Marshall
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Danacio Gonzalez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, December 28, 1837]
Letter from Danacio Gonzalez to the justice of the peace in Laredo, reminding him that planted land is taxable.
Date:
1837-12~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife - January 8, 1837]
Letter from David C. Dickson to his wife discussing
Date:
January 8, 1837
Creator:
Dickson, David C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. N. Case to David C. Dickson - July 21, 1837]
Letter from E. N. Case to David C. Dickson about the gubernatorial election. Case does not know the allegiances of the neighboring counties yet, so he is uncertain which direction they will choose to go. Case makes it clear, however, that he will support Dickson as a long-time friend.
Date:
July 21, 1837
Creator:
Case, E. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugenio Garza to Pedro Neyra, October 3, 1837]
Letter from Eugenio Garza to Pedro Neyra concerning a horse.
Date:
1837-10~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Florencio Villarreal to the Laredo Comandante Militar, October 16, 1837]
Letter from Florencio Villarreal to the justice of the peace in Laredo, with more concerning animals lost and found.
Date:
1837-10~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francisco Villaseñor to the Laredo Alcalde, April 18, 1837]
Letter from Francisco Villaseñor to the Laredo alcalde, ordering him on the threat of punishment to send municipal accounts.
Date:
1837-04~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francisco Villaseñor to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, June 2, 1837]
Letter from Francisco Villaseñor to the Laredo ayuntamiento, sending back accounts previously sent from Laredo. According to Villaseñor the accounts were not filled out according to the form sent out by the governor.
Date:
1837-05~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francisco Villaseñor to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, May 18, 1837]
Letter from Francisco Villaseñor to the Laredo ayuntamiento, acknowledging allegiance to the constitution in Laredo.
Date:
1837-05~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from General Santa Anna to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, March 13, 1837]
Letter from General Santa Anna to the Laredo ayuntamiento, offering weapons for the campaign against the Indians.
Date:
1837-03~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Fernández to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, April 7, 1837]
Letter from the governor of Tamaulipas to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing it that the comandante general offers to send weapons for the campaign against the Indians, but wants to know the exact number needed.
Date:
1837-04~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Fernández to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, February 24, 1837]
Letter from the governor of Tamaulipas to the Laredo ayuntamientos, informing the council that authorities are aware of the Indian raids on the frontier towns. The governor says he is looking for military help in the matter.
Date:
1837-02~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Fernández to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, July 5, 1837]
Letter from Governor Fernández to the Laredo ayuntamiento, requesting a list of properties lost by people of Laredo and its value in order to reimburse them.
Date:
1837-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History