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[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez to Antonio Fabián de Puga]
Petition from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez to Antonio Fabián de Puga asking for compensation for litigation costs over a stolen horse. The document itself is taped along the left edge of the paper.
Date:
1783-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree Concerning Children from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez]
Decree from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez saying that all children are to be sent to school where Juan Andrés de Islas will be the teacher. According to the decree, soldiers are ordered to enforce this law.
Date:
1785-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
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[Petition from Laredo Officials to the Governor]
Petition from officials in Laredo to the Governor of Nueva Santander Melchor Vidal de Larca y Villena. According to the petition, the townspeople wish to continue rounding up cattle, as they have done since 1755, for their use. The governor responds by granting permission to do this, however branded cattle are to be returned to their owners.
Date:
1788-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Census for Villa San Augustín de Laredo]
Census for Villa San Augustín de Laredo with a list of all Spanish inhabitants of the town. The chart is broken down into columns with the individual's name written on the left and numbers in corresponding columns depending on their circumstances.
Date:
January 29, 1789
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Orders to Five Villas within Nuevo Santander]
Orders sent to five villas, Reynosa, Camargo, Mier, Revilla, and Laredo, from the Intendent to collect taxes and send the money. The smaller document says that this is for the year 1791, and lists out the months of January, March, June, November, and December.
Date:
1791-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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
[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:
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[Official Record from José Jesús de la Garza to the Governor]
Official record from José Jesús de la Garza to the Governor of Nuevo Santander stating that José Martín Morales has sold his portion of land grant #40 in la Villa de Burgos to Julio Jose Quintana for 25 pesos in order to settle a debt. The document is severely torn on the right side of the paper and has small holes throughout the interior.
Date:
1798-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Edict from Viceroy de la Grúa Talamanca]
Printed edict from the Viceroy of New Spain, by order of the King of Spain, with rules and regulations concerning military prisoners. The edict states that these regulations are to be observed when removing prisoners from their place of refuge, and are to be followed across the nation with respect to the Church and clergy.
Date:
January 8, 1798
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Memorandum of Account for Moses Austin and Co. Current with John F. Merieult, January 26, 1803]
Copy of transcript for a memorandum of account for Moses Austin and Co., current with John F. Merieult, that includes an itemized list of lead materials, quantity, price, Merieult's commissions on sales and balances due.
Date:
January 16, 1803
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Memorandum of 54 Cases Shot to Do Bar Lead and 46 Sheets of Lead, January 26, 1803]
Copy of transcript for a memorandum of lead shot, bar, and sheets delivered by Moses Austin and Co. to Merieult & Son Merchant for sales and returns. The memorandum includes an itemized list of lead materials including description, quantity, and price.
Date:
January 26, 1803
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Governor Manuel de Iturbe]
Message from Governor Manuel de Iturbe asking for contributions for orphans, widows, etc. The towns where this was sent are listed on the left side of the page, and officials signed the document acknowledging receiving the message from the governor.
Date:
1807-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe and the Intendant of San Luis Potosí]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe and the Intendant of San Luis Potosí saying that the first sale of salted meat is exempted from tax. The document is signed and dated by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice from the governor.
Date:
1808-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Titles]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe to the captains and justicias saying that the Principe de la Paz should be addressed as "Serenísimo Señor." The document is signed by local Spanish authorities and dated acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date:
1808-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from Manuel de Iturbe and the Viceroy]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe with orders from the viceroy that mass, and the ringing of bells take place to honor the successes in Buenos Aires and Montevideo. The document is signed by local officials in Mexican towns and villas, acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date:
1808-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe Noting a Viceregal Decree]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe saying that a new decree from the viceroy is being sent, and that all auction bidders who receive material should be identified. The document is badly stained and is signed by local Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received the message from the governor.
Date:
1809-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Memo of Advances Made on Lead Deposited by the Late E. Austin Elliot by Bradhurst and Feild, January 8, 1809]
Copy of transcript for a memo of advances made on lead deposited by the late E. Austin Elliot by Bradhurst and Feild. The memo includes the date the advance was made, the items the merchandise or service the advance was used for, and the amount advanced.
Date:
January 8, 1809
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Warning from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Officials]
Warning from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials to be on their guard against intruders from the United States along the border. The message is signed by local Spanish justicias in the towns and villas of Mexico, including Laredo, Revilla, Camargo, etc.
Date:
1810-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Ducels advertisement, January 5, 1811]
Copy of transcript for a Ducels advertisement giving notice of a land claim to New Digings and informing readers that trespassers will face legal recourse.
Date:
January 5, 1811
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Messages to Governor Antonio Cordero y Bustamante]
Two Messages from Miguel Sánchez Navarro Palau to Governor Antonio Cordero y Bustamante concerning the process of two men guilty of robbing the parish priest of Laredo. The first document contains a list of questions, and is signed in various places by local authorities; the second document from Palau is signed by Cordero and dated January 31, 1812.
Date:
1812-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Results of Annual Elections from the Alcaldes]
Message from the local alcaldes with results of the annual elections. The document is signed by local Spanish officials in Laredo, and has a few small pieces of tape covering spots on the page.
Date:
1813-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Laredo to the Governor, January 5, 1815]
Message from Laredo to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking if he should have a servant girl or the lieutenant whose wife she was serving pay a debt owed to Manuel Dovalina.
Date:
1815-01~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History