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[Message from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish Officials]
Message from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish officials saying that Manuel Galindo of Huachimango is wanted by the governor of Veracruz; Vidal also gives a description of the man wanted by the governor. The document is signed by local officials in Mexican towns and villas acknowledging their having received and passed on the message.
Date:
1809-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ordinances from Miguel Ponce Borrego]
List of ordinances from Miguel Ponce Borrego including a 9 pm. curfew, prohibition against games, no small arms, outsiders and merchants must register, citizens need permission to leave the village, butchering of animals is not allowed without permission, and Indians need passports to come and go.
Date:
1788-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Census of Indians in Laredo]
Census of Indians annexed to the City of Laredo, with various notes, including the men, women, and children. The document has a table at the top listing out the number of individuals, broken down by category, and a lengthy chart on page 2 with men's names listed.
Date:
1788-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José Antonio Cavallero Concerning the Military]
Copy of a message from José Antonio Cavallero saying that the Artillery is not superior to the Infantry. This document is signed by local authorities acknowledging their having received the message.
Date:
1804-07-31?
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Edict from Don José de Yturrigaray]
Edict from Don José de Yturrigaray confirming the marriage of Prince of Asturias with the Princess of two Sicilias. The document features signatures from town officials acknowledging their having received the edict.
Date:
1803-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from Miguel Borrego to Citizens of Laredo]
Orders from the Justicia Mayor of Laredo, Miguel Ponce Borrego, to build a jail within the town of Laredo.
Date:
1789-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Ildefonso García]
Message from Ildefonso García acknowledging his inheritances and listing what he has received. The document itself is slightly stained and has a badly frayed edge on the right side of the paper.
Date:
1811-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Joaquín Vidal de Larca with Accompanying Decree]
Two documents from Joaquín Vidal, including a copy of a proclamation from Viceroy Pedro de Garibay. The proclamation gives thanks for the "considerable" contribution made toward fighting the war against France. Both documents are signed by local Spanish officials in the towns and villas of Mexico, acknowledging their having received and passed on both messages.
Date:
1809-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish Officials]
Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish officials in nearby towns to be on the lookout from two criminals, wanted for murder. The notice is signed by each official in the northern towns acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice.
Date:
1797-07~
Creator:
unknown
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]
Message from the Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer relaying a message from the King that England has declared war on Spain as of December 21, 1870. This document has slight tears along the edges of the paper.
Date:
1781-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Request from Joseph González to the Governor]
Request from Joseph González to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking for a settlement on a land claim.
Date:
1797-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Tomás Sánchez]
Order from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera to settlers near Laredo to report to the villa within three days to avoid a fine of 12 pesos.
Date:
July 9, 1774
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Joaquín Vidal de Larca]
Message from Joaquín Vidal de Larca saying that José Francisco Rodríguez de Aguilar is expelled from the province. de Larca goes on to say that, should he return, de Aguilar is not to be employed and is to be arrested. The document is signed by local Spanish officials in the towns and villas acknowledging their having received and passed on the message.
Date:
1809-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Joaquín Vidal de Larca]
Message from Joaquín Vidal de Larca with descriptions of two men wanted for embezzlement of funds from Cochabamba. This message is signed by Spanish officials in local towns and villas acknowledging their having received and passed it on to the next town.
Date:
1809-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with Orders from the Audiencia]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials orders with orders from the Audiencia to destroy a decree issued by José Napoleón in Spain. The document is signed by numerous Spanish officials acknowledging their receiving and passing on of the message from de Iturbe.
Date:
1810-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish Justicias]
Message from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish justicias saying that three decrees are being sent, and officials are to acknowledge and publish the decrees. The document is signed by multiple Spanish officials in the towns and villas, acknowledging their having received and passed on the message.
Date:
1809-07~
Creator:
unknown
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Letter from Silvestre Diaz de la Vega to Citizens]
Copy of an order from Silvestre Diaz de la Vega to the citizens of Laredo prohibiting the sale of cigarettes and cigars in the stores, but may be given as "pilon."
Date:
July 11, 1800
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from José Antonio Farías]
Statement from José Antonio Farías attesting to his being a witness to a meeting between José Manuel de los Santos Coy and José María Barrios.
Date:
1826-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Juan Echeandía to a Laredo Alcalde, July 12, 1815]
Message from Juan Echeandía to a Laredo alcalde saying that only soldiers actually in the army are to receive regular pay.
Date:
1815-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Second Will and Testament from Maria Petra Sánchez]
Second will and testament from Maria Petra Sánchez and settling of the estate. There are numerous signatures in between breaks in the text and a note at the top of the document acknowledging the receiving and copying of the original to keep in the town's records.
Date:
1822-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Alcalde José Antonio Benavides]
Statement from José Antonio Benavides certifying that the new constitution has been promulgated according to decree. The document is slightly stained in the upper right corner and has a piece of tape covering the right edge of the paper.
Date:
1820-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgment from Rafael López de Oropeza]
Statement from Rafael López de Oropeza acknowledging having received the official paper; it is signed at the bottom by de Oropeza, Manuel Flores, and Juan Flores.
Date:
1826-07~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History