[Accounts for December 1844] (open access)

[Accounts for December 1844]

Municipal accounts for December 1844.
Date: 1845-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Alderman Oath of Office] (open access)

[Alderman Oath of Office]

Statement outlining the oath of office for an alderman of the city of Laredo, signed by Gervasio de León and witnessed by Francisco Farias.
Date: January 31, 1867
Creator: de León, Gervasio
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Animal Registration]

List of animals owned in the city of Laredo, with brand marks and amounts taxed for them.
Date: January 31, 1860
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Ildefonso Ramón] (open access)

[Announcement from Ildefonso Ramón]

Announcement from Ildefonso Ramón saying that José Maria Nobaira has given power of attorney to Don Antonio Castillo. The document is stained and has pieces of tape covering the torn edges on the top, bottom, and left sides of the paper.
Date: 1820-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from the Laredo Municipal Government] (open access)

[Announcement from the Laredo Municipal Government]

Public announcement from the Laredo municipal government mentioned bidding for river crossing rights. The notice also mentions that land renters need to pay taxes.
Date: January 14, 1859
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from the Municipal Government of Laredo] (open access)

[Announcement from the Municipal Government of Laredo]

Four copies of a notice from the Laredo municipal government with orders for those who have rented lands in the communal land to pay their taxes on January 17.
Date: January 13, 1859
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of Land Auction] (open access)

[Announcement of Land Auction]

Notice issued by the Laredo city council that there will be an auction to sell a land parcel known as "El Chacón."
Date: January 14, 1861
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Census for the Towns of Laredo] (open access)

[Census for the Towns of Laredo]

Copy of a census for the town of Laredo, listing out each person in the town and their possessions.
Date: January 18, 1819
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Census for Villa San Augustín de Laredo] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Census of Laredo for 1834] (open access)

[Census of Laredo for 1834]

Census document from José Trinidad Garcia showing the births, marriages, and deaths in Laredo during 1834.
Date: January 1, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Circular from José Antonio Fernández  to the Laredo Alcalde, January 11, 1835] (open access)

[Circular from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo Alcalde, January 11, 1835]

Printed circular from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo alcalde, saying legal matters may be addressed to Pedro A. Rojas in Santa Anna.
Date: January 11, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Circular from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 3, 1841] (open access)

[Circular from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 3, 1841]

Circular from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, calling attention to issue 42 of the official Gazette and the law suppressing district and circuit courts.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Statement from Juan José Gonzalez] (open access)

[Copy of a Statement from Juan José Gonzalez]

Copy of a statement from Juan José Gonzalez saying Laredo has joined the group recognizing the federal system, the Constitution of 1824, and the authorities in office in 1835.
Date: 1838-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Ildefonso Ramón and Juan Echeandía] (open access)

[Correspondence between Ildefonso Ramón and Juan Echeandía]

Correspondence between Ildefonso Ramón and Juan Echeandía. Ramón asks if he can give passports to people who want to go to live elsewhere. The text is organized in individual paragraphs, with short notes written to the left of each section.
Date: 1819-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Officials Concerning School] (open access)

[Correspondence between Officials Concerning School]

Correspondence between Spanish officials concerning the establishment of a school. The cura asks for the establishment of a school, to which the mayor agrees and sends a petition to the governor; Francisco de la Garza suggests a teacher and foresees some difficulties.
Date: 1818-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Pedro Rodriguez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 29, 1842] (open access)

[Correspondence between Pedro Rodriguez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 29, 1842]

Correspondence between Pedro Rodriguez and the Laredo alcalde concerning the death of Rafael Rodriguez at the hands of Indians. Pedro asks that soldiers be sent in pursuit of the Indians responsible. The following text contains a following letter revealing the fact that he has not received an answer.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Declaration of Land Value] (open access)

[Declaration of Land Value]

Statement from José de Jesús Benavides to the ayuntamiento declaring a land value of 125 pesos, and is taxed 2 pesos and 6 reales.
Date: 1831-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree Concerning Children from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Thomas Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo] (open access)

[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
[Deposition from Jose M. Cameros] (open access)

[Deposition from Jose M. Cameros]

Deposition from Jose M. Cameros, attempting to legitimize his daughter so she may be his heir. This document is signed by numerous Laredo officials including the alcalde and justice of the peace.
Date: 1845-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Documents Pertaining to a Land Dispute] (open access)

[Documents Pertaining to a Land Dispute]

Documents pertaining to a land dispute between Gertrudis González and Juan José Salinas. The documents are signed by numerous local officials acknowledging statements being made during the dispute.
Date: 1834-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Election Results: Precinct #3] (open access)

[Election Results: Precinct #3]

Tally of votes for the election of a mayor and aldermen (regidores) in the city of Laredo, with the list of voters in precinct number 3.
Date: January 20, 1860
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Circular from Eleusterio Méndez] (open access)

[Handwritten Circular from Eleusterio Méndez]

Handwritten circular from Eleusterio Méndez, positioned near Matamoros, to local ayuntamientos reporting on a battle with the Division of the North which withdrew to Matamoros. The towns where this was delivered are listed on the left side of the front page.
Date: 1838-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History