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Carte du Mexique ou de la [Nouvelle] Espagne contenant aussi le Nouveau Mexique, la Californie, avec une partie des pays adjacents.

Map shows provinces in Mexico, [vague] boundary line and note, "Pays inconnu" [unknown country], between New Spain and [French] "Louisiane." Florida boundary not shown. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:9,500,000].
Date: 1771
Creator: Bonne, Rigobert, 1727-1794
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexico, or, New Spain in which the motions of Cortes may be traced.

Map shows provinces of New Spain, [Baja] California, "New Albion." Includes notes. New Mexico and Louisiana are shown separated by "Great Space of Land unknown." Areas of Native American habitation are noted. Inset: "Supplement of the environs of Mexico." Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:10,200,000].
Date: 1777
Creator: Kitchin, Thomas, d. 1784
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carte du Mexique ou de la Nlle. Espagne contenant aussi le Nouveau Mexique, la Californie, avec une partie des pays adjacents

Photocopied map shows the provinces in Mexico, vague boundary lines, and "Pays inconnu" [unknown country], between New Spain and [French] "Louisiane". Florida boundary not shown. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:6,758,400].
Date: 1771
Creator: Bonne, Rigobert, 1727-1794
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

L'Amérique septentle. : qui comprend les XII provinces-unies la Canada, la Louisiane, le Méxique, ou la nlle. Espagne, le nouveau Méxique et les illes Antilles.

Map shows political boundaries and European possessions in North America, Central America, the West Indies, and the northern portion of South America; areas of Native American habitation, settlements, towns, and notable physical features. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: 1778
Creator: Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles, 1688-1766
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

North America and the West Indies with the opposite coasts of Europe and Africa.

Map shows major routes of exploration, eastern half of the North American continent, the West Indies, New Spain, and northern portion of South America; the British Isles and the western portions of Europe and Africa, islands in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean area; areas of Native American habitation and major settlements. Includes tables, dates, notes, and small illustrations. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:17,000,000].
Date: 1775
Creator: Robert Sayer and John Bennett (Firm)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

An accurate map of North America describing and distinguishing the British and Spanish dominions of this great continent according to the definitive treaty concluded at Paris 10th Feby. 1763 : also all the West India Islands belonging to and possessed by the several European princes and states ; the whole laid down according to the latest and most authentick [sic.] improvements [Sheet 1].

Map shows European settlements, areas of Native American habitation, routes of Spanish galleon voyages in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Includes explanation to symbols, text of Articles 4-7, 9, 17-18, and 20 of the Treaty of Paris, 1763, textual commentary and notes on explorers and discovery dates, and illustrated title cartouche depicting new world natives and animals. Insets: "A particular map of Baffin and Hudson's Bay" and "The passage by land to California discovered by Father Eusebius Francis Kino." Scale not given.
Date: 1775
Creator: Bowen, Emanuel, d. 1767
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

An accurate map of North America describing and distinguishing the British and Spanish dominions of this great continent according to the definitive treaty concluded at Paris 10th Feby. 1763 : also all the West India Islands belonging to and possessed by the several European princes and states ; the whole laid down according to the latest and most authentick [sic.] improvements [Sheet 2].

Map shows European settlements, areas of Native American habitation, routes of Spanish galleon voyages in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Includes explanation to symbols, text of Articles 4-7, 9, 17-18, and 20 of the Treaty of Paris, 1763, textual commentary and notes on explorers and discovery dates, and illustrated title cartouche depicting new world natives and animals. Insets: "A particular map of Baffin and Hudson's Bay" and "The passage by land to California discovered by Father Eusebius Francis Kino." Scale not given.
Date: 1775
Creator: Bowen, Emanuel, d. 1767
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A new and correct map of North America with the West India Islands : divided according to the last treaty of peace, concluded at Paris, 10th Feby. 1763 ; wherein are particularly distinguished, the several provinces and colonies, which compose the British Empire [Sheet 2].

Map shows major cities, major roads, Native American nations, and travel routes of the Spanish galleons. Includes decorative cartouche, descriptive and historical notes, and articles from the treaty. Insets: "A particular map of Baffin and Hudson's Bay" and "The passage by land to California." Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000].
Date: 1777
Creator: Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

The coast of West Florida and Louisiana.

Map shows coastline from Cabo del Norte to St. Martins Keys with particular detail for the surroundings of New Orleans, Pensacola Bay, Mobile Bay, and St. Joseph's Bay; route of Spanish fleet from Vera Cruz to Havana. Includes notes. Relief shown by pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Scale [ca. 1:1,500,000].
Date: 1775
Creator: Jefferys, Thomas, d. 1771
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carte des nouvelles decouvertes au nord de la Mer du Sud: tant à l'Est de la Sibérie et du Kamtchatka, qu'à l'Ouest de la Nouvelle France.

Map shows routes of exploration, areas of Native American habitation, and major settlements; western New France [northwestern portion of North America] includes "Mer ou Baye de l'Ouest" possibily as an early and enormous representation of Vancouver Bay; dates and names of explorers/discoverers. Includes "Avertissement," illustrations, and title cartouche. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: [1776..1784]
Creator: Santini, Francesco
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carte du Mexique ou de la nouvelle Espagne: ou l'on peut suivre les mouvemens des côstes pour l'Histoire de l'Amerique.

Map shows cities and towns for New Spain, areas of Native American habitation; general layout of Mexico City and it's surrounding area. Inset: "Supplement des environs de Mexico." Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:10,500,000].
Date: 1779
Creator: Robertson, William, 1721-1793
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Map of the West Indies, New Spain, and coastlines adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico]

Map shows islands of the Caribbean area from the Bahama Islands and Cuba to the Caribbee Islands; the northern coast of South America, New Spain, the coast along the Gulf of Mexico as Louisiana and West Florida, and the Florida peninsula as East Florida. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: [1775..1795]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Le Nouveau Mexique avec la Partie Septentrionale de l'Ancien, ou de la Nouvelle Espagne.

Map shows areas of Native American habitation, cities, villages, missions, and notable physical features of northern Mexico from Baja California to western Florida; also the coast and islands off of the upper Yucatan peninsula. Includes historical notes. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: 1774
Creator: Bonne, Rigobert, 1727-1794
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

An index map to the following sixteen sheets being a compleat chart of the West Indies : with letters in the margin to direct the placing the different sheets in their proper places.

Map shows coastline for the Gulf of Mexico, the Florida peninsula, north and south coasts of Central America, northern portions of South America, the islands of the West Indies, the Bahamas, and the Caribees; islands, atolls, towns, banks, and rivers; navigational routes through the islands. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: 1775
Creator: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carte de la Californie: suivant I. la Carte manuscrite de l'Amérique de Mathieu Néron Pecci olen dresses áa Florence en 1604, II. Sanson 1656, III. De l'Isle Amérique Sept. 1700, IV. le Pere Kino Jesuite en 1705, V. la Société des Jésuites en 1767.

Map shows five early cartographic perceptions of California and the Gulf of California; islands, settlements, areas of Native American habitation, and notable physical features. Includes some dates of discovery. Relief shown pictorially. Scales differ.
Date: 1779
Creator: Robert de Vaugondy, Didier, 1723-1786
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the Gulf of Mexico, the islands and countries adjacent : for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America.

Map shows settlements and islands near North America along the coast line of the Gulf of Mexico, in the Pacific and Gulf coast lines of New Spain, along the northern coast line of South America, and in the Caribbean Islands. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:8,870,400].
Date: 1777
Creator: Kitchin, Thomas, 1718-1784
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fernando Vazquez Borrego to Joseph Leonardo Vidaurre, March 15, 1778] (open access)

[Letter from Fernando Vazquez Borrego to Joseph Leonardo Vidaurre, March 15, 1778]

Letter from Fernando Vazquez Borrego to his nephew, Joseph Leonardo Vidaurre, asking him to look into an issue regarding their hacienda. This document is taped in three areas and multiple stains and slight tears.
Date: 1778-03~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decree Promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa] (open access)

[Royal Decree Promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]

Royal decree promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa to all officials in New Spain. This decree is printed and pertains to taxes on gold in New Spain.
Date: August 14, 1777
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carrillo to the Justicia Mayor] (open access)

[Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carrillo to the Justicia Mayor]

Correspondence between Francisco Sales Carrillo and the Justicia Mayor saying that the new "bulles" of 1772-1773 are complete and that he is to collect the leftover old "bulles" and distribute the new "bulles."
Date: 1773~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli to Spanish Officials] (open access)

[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli to Spanish Officials]

Decree from Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa concerning the formation of a Miners' Association; the decree also lists delegates named to appear in the association.
Date: August 11, 1777
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from a Salt Dealer to Spanish Authorities] (open access)

[Petition from a Salt Dealer to Spanish Authorities]

Petition from a commissioned salt dealer to have a shipment of his released from the governor, Vicente González de Santianés. According to the document numerous authorities agree to and sign the petition.
Date: 1771-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos] (open access)

[Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos]

Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos saying he should not be forced to move to Laredo. The Governor Vicente González says Cavasos is a deserter and his case should be investigated.
Date: 1775-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carillo to Tomás Sánchez] (open access)

[Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carillo to Tomás Sánchez]

Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carillo to Tomás Sánchez saying that someone has been sent to collect leftover 1770-1771 "bulles" and to distribute the newly issued "bulles."
Date: 1771~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice Sent by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa] (open access)

[Notice Sent by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]

Two notices sent by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, regarding two vessels sailing from Veracruz in March 1775 and the register closes on March 20. The second notice says it was read on November 9, 1774; the first notice says it was read on November 29, 1774.
Date: {1774-11-09,1774-11-29}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History