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[Decree Concerning the Sale of Tobacco from Viceroy Marques de Croix]
Decree from the Viceroy of New Spain, Marques de Croix, concerning the illegalities of planting and the sale of tobacco. This decree is to be sent to the Gobernadores, Corregidores, and Alcaldes mayores within New Spain.
Date:
1768
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decrees Concerning a Book and Gambling]
Manuscript of a royal decree concerning the book about Regicide and Tyrranicide written by Fray Vicente Mas de Casaballs of the Order of Predicant friars; according to the decree this ideology must be stamped out, all teachers and students must observe section 15 of the Council of Constance. Included at the end is a torn, and stained bando, covered in tape against gambling and a request that all officials see to it that it is obeyed.
Date:
1768
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Marques de Croix to all Citizens]
Letter from the Marques de Croix, explaining a royal decree from King Carlos III concerning the expulsion of Jesuits from Mexico.
Date:
July 4, 1768
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from the King Dispersed by the Marques de Croix]
Orders from King Charles III to Bishops, and other members of the Church, to preach and practice respect for the Crown, the family, and all government officials. The orders, distributed in New Spain by Viceroy Marques de Croix, also call for them to limit activities to religious ones.
Date:
July 22, 1768
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Full Report on the Death of Maria Garcia]
Report on the death of Maria Garcia, whether a suicide or murder. Garcia, found hanged, and her cadaver was placed in the public square, is the wife of Felix Basquez. The report contains details on the investigation that determined she committed suicide.
Date:
July 31, 1768
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juan Fernando de Palacio to José Martínez de Sotomayor, August 31, 1768]
Letter from Juan Fernando de Palacio, Governor of Nuevo Santander, to Joseph Martinez de Soto Mayor, Alcalde de Laredo. Palacio acknowledges that he received the letters from de Soto Mayor concerning a woman who hanged herself, but the documents concerning the case should be kept in the Alcalde's file; de Palacio says that de Soto Mayor should continue raising funds for the Church.
Date:
August 31, 1768
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree Prohibiting Unlawful Manufacturing of Gunpowder]
Decree from the Marques de Croix prohibiting, without royal permit, the manufacturing or sale of gunpowder. Also included are the penalties to be administered for those guilty of dealing in its contraband. This decree includes both printed text and pieces of paper with tape around the edges containing hand written text.
Date:
September 27, 1768
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Edict from the Marques de Croix]
Printed edict from the Marques de Croix to the Justicia de Laredo informing him, and the other parish priests and magistrates, of the importance of teaching Indians the Spanish language so that they can be taught Christianity.
Date:
October 10, 1769
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from the Marques de Croix to Spanish Officials]
Printed decree from the Marques de Croix to all officials, stating who will be paid from the annual fund of 4,000,000 reales.
Date:
April 23, 1770
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Marques de Croix Concerning Missionaries]
Decree from the Marques de Croix to Spanish officials concerning retiring missionaries. The text says that those who retire after ten years are permitted to take up posts in their respective orders, applicable to all of Nueva España.
Date:
April 28, 1770
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from the Marques de Croix Concerning Jesuits]
Decree from the Marques de Croix, by order of King Carlos III, prohibiting Jesuits from returning to Nueva España; thus ordering the expulsion of the Jesuits from New Spain.
Date:
May 2, 1770
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from the Marques de Croix Concerning Legal Procedures]
Decree from the Marques de Croix by order of the King, Carlos III; it is taped together on the back in four quadrants. The decree says that all legal documents and procedures are to meet the standards of the law.
Date:
June 28, 1770
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from the Marques de Croix]
Decree from the Marques de Croix reminding all officials in New Spain of a previous decree in which he ordered that all Indians who hold official positions be taught Spanish and that only Spanish should be used.
Date:
December 11, 1770
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Correspondences by Salvador Hidalgo and Tomás Sanchez]
Communications from Salvador Hidalgo, imprisoned, asking why he has been imprisoned and for a trial. Tomás Sanchez responds with the terms of any upcoming trial.
Date:
February 18, 1771
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Requests from Joseph Pérez and Cristóbal Báez Benavides]
Request by Joseph Pérez asking for reasons why Salvador Hidalgo was exiled from the province, as well as text related to the Nicolás Campos case.
Date:
1771-03~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente Gonzalez de Santienes to Captain Tomás Sánchez, March 30, 1771]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez concerning villages in and near Laredo; de Santienes says that people living in the areas outside Laredo are apart of his district.
Date:
March 30, 1771
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Communications Between Joseph Pérez to Tomás Sánchez]
Communication between Joseph Pérez, lawyer for Salvador Hidalgo, to Tomás Sànchez asking for those who accused Hidalgo to return to Laredo.
Date:
April 12, 1771
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Trial Correspondence Between Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez]
Correspondence between Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez regarding the hearing for Salvador Gonzalez Hidalgo. Perez lists the questions to be asked and asks for the accusers to be present; Sánchez requires them to appear as witnesses. The top right corner of the document is torn off.
Date:
April 13, 1771
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez]
Correspondence between Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez acknowledging the the need for Nicolás Campos to be arrested; Sánchez agrees to gather all necessary information.
Date:
April 20, 1771
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Interrogations and Questionnaire]
Document featuring requests, orders, and a questionnaire from Spanish officials Nicolás Antonio Campos Castellanos, Tomás Sánchez, and the governor, Vicente González Santianés.
Date:
1771-06~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Correspondence between Vicente González de Santianés and Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera]
Correspondence between Governor Vicente Gonzalez de Santianés and Tomás Sánchez de la Barreraconcerning a raid by Comanche Indians in which there were six casualties. The first letter explains the attack and the second letter calls for the villages to be placed closer together.
Date:
1773-12~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Thomas Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo]
Decree from Thomas Sánchez de la Barrera saying that all colonists are ordered to move to Laredo, and build house for parish priest.
Date:
1774-01~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History