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[Letter from Juan Fernando de Palacio to José Martínez de Sotomayor, August 31, 1768] (open access)

[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
[Affidavit from Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mondoza and Francisco Thomas Cantú] (open access)

[Affidavit from Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mondoza and Francisco Thomas Cantú]

Affidavit from Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mendoza and Francisco Thomas Cantú de el Río y la Cerda saying that Joseph Joaquín Cavasos is not a member of de Mendoza's parish and does not belong to the Villa of Laredo. According to Cantú Cavasos is a resident of Salinas.
Date: 1775-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Marriage announcement for Ludwig Huth and Dorothea Breithauptin, August 18, 1778] (open access)

[Marriage announcement for Ludwig Huth and Dorothea Breithauptin, August 18, 1778]

Poetic marriage announcement announcing the marriage of Ludwig Huth to Dorothea Breithauptin on August 18, 1778. Written by J. H. Rehberger.
Date: August 18, 1778
Creator: Rehberger, J. H.
Object Type: Poem
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decrees from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado] (open access)

[Decrees from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado]

Decrees from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado citing several previous royal decrees dating back to 1767. This decree discusses the decree from February 8, 1789 providing for free commerce for various American ports, as well as rules for military men wanting to get married.
Date: 1789-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ordinances from José González] (open access)

[Ordinances from José González]

Ordinances from José González, Justicia Mayor of Laredo, listed out over four pages. Ordinances include: no alcohol sold or brought in; no illegal games; one must report when leaving town; all outsiders must report upon entering; no butchering animals without permission; permission must be granted for dances, etc.
Date: 1790-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Gore Upshur to her daughter Elizabeth Upshur Teackle - August 3, 1792] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Gore Upshur to her daughter Elizabeth Upshur Teackle - August 3, 1792]

Letter from Elizabeth Gore Upshur to her daughter Elizabeth Upshur Teackle while she was attending school in Snow Hill, Maryland.
Date: August 3, 1792
Creator: Upshur, Elizabeth Gore
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Request from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda] (open access)

[Request from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda]

Request from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda to officials from ten villages in Nuevo Santander. The Conde asks for statement of the financial condition of all persons in the "medio cabildo" from 1787 to 1794.
Date: 1794-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Petra Sánchez Uribe to the Governor of Nuevo Santander, August 20, 1795] (open access)

[Letter from Petra Sánchez Uribe to the Governor of Nuevo Santander, August 20, 1795]

Letter from Petra Sánchez Uribe to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking for the release of her husband from jail, and retribution for goods taken in excess of amount due. The document itself has pieces of tape running down the right and left sides of the paper.
Date: 1795-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from José Damián Martínez to the Governor] (open access)

[Petition from José Damián Martínez to the Governor]

Petition from José Damián Martínez to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking for justice in affairs relating to his work on the hacienda. The document has a large stain on the bottom of the paper and slight tears on the sides.
Date: 1795-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, August 3, 1798] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, August 3, 1798]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin concerning transfer of money from Stephen Austin to James Austin.
Date: August 3, 1798
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Pierre Menard, August 27, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Pierre Menard, August 27, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Pierre Menard, on August 27, 1801, asking for several barrels of sugar and coffee to be sent to them in Illinois.
Date: August 27, 1801
Creator: Menard, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Schedule of Property Belonging to Moses Austin and Co. Delivered to Charles Austin by Order of Stephen Austin, August 19, 1802] (open access)

[Transcript of Schedule of Property Belonging to Moses Austin and Co. Delivered to Charles Austin by Order of Stephen Austin, August 19, 1802]

Copy of transcript for a transcript of schedule of property belonging to Moses Austin and Co. delivered to Charles Austin by James Austin on the order of Stephen Austin. The schedule of property includes a description of each item, the quantity of each item, and the price. Additionally, James Austin includes a note for Moses Austin indicating that he has fulfilled the obligations of his contract.
Date: August 19, 1802
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to John Upshur, August 13, 1805] (open access)

[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to John Upshur, August 13, 1805]

Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to John Upshur. He discusses Upshur's future visit and the possibility of selling land to him.
Date: August 13, 1805
Creator: Littleton Dennis Teackle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of promissory note from Robert Robinson to the editor of the "Western World" for a one year subscription, August 1, 1806] (open access)

[Transcript of promissory note from Robert Robinson to the editor of the "Western World" for a one year subscription, August 1, 1806]

Copy of a transcript of a promissory note from Robert Robinson to the editor of the paper the "Western World" for a one year subscription.
Date: August 1, 1806
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement for the Establishment of a Position] (open access)

[Announcement for the Establishment of a Position]

Announcement from Governor Manuel de Iturbe saying that the position of "Promotor de Concursos" has been established. Local Spanish officials from the towns listed on the left of the document have their signatures on it acknowledging that they have received the word and passed it on.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning the Navy] (open access)

[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning the Navy]

Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias saying that Principe de la Paz has been named Almirante General. The document is signed by local Spanish officials, from towns listed on the left side of the front page, acknowledging their having received the announcement.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Decree from Manuel de Iturbe]

Document signed by Manuel de Iturbe, and local Spanish officials, possibly a decree concerning sending children back to Spain to be educated. The document itself is badly torn and stained; the first page is missing large portions of the bottom and top of the page.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe with rules concerning remuneration to the Spanish military. The document is signed by local Spanish authorities from the towns listed on the left side of the first page, acknowledging that they received and passed on the message.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias concerning rewards for people who reveal unclaimed lands or goods. The document is signed by local Spanish authorities from the cities listed on the left side of the front page of the document, acknowledging their having received and passed on the Viceroy's message.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Message from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Official Message from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias with reports on meat consumed during one year asked for to set future quotas. The document is signed by Spanish officials of the local towns and villas acknowledging receipt of the message.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rules from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Official Paper] (open access)

[Rules from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning Official Paper]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe saying that official papers should have handwritten validation "for the reign of Ferdinand VII" written on it. The message is signed by local Spanish justicias acknowledging their receiving of the message from the governor.
Date: 1808-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Viceroy Iturrigaray with a Declaration of War] (open access)

[Message from Viceroy Iturrigaray with a Declaration of War]

Announcement from Viceroy Iturrigaray informing Spanish officials in New Spain of the declaration of war of Napoleon in France, in the name of King Ferdinand VII by the Junta de Armas. The document is signed by local justicias acknowledging their having received the announcement from the viceroy.
Date: August 16, 1808
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin, August 18, 1808] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin, August 18, 1808]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin discussing the pricing and shipment of sheet lead.
Date: August 18, 1808
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Joaquín Vidal Concerning the Viceroy] (open access)

[Announcement from Joaquín Vidal Concerning the Viceroy]

Announcement from Joaquín Vidal saying that the new viceroy, Francisco Javier de Lizana, took office on July 19, 1809. The document is signed by numerous Spanish officials acknowledging having received the announcement and passed it on to others.
Date: 1809-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History