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[Collection of Documents between Spanish Officials]
Collection of documents from a number of Spanish officials such as Joseph Leonardo Sánchez, Antonio Bustamente y Bustillo, etc. Documents included are wills, an inventory of goods, a claim on an estate and the settlement on the estate. Many of the documents are stained, and a few pages contain unrelated printed text.
Date:
{1777..1827}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Three Spanish Officials and their Governor]
Investigation correspondence between Joseph Leonardo Trevíno, the Justicia Mayor, Tenente de Capitán, and the governor. According to the correspondence they are filing against Cayteano Peña, the President of Laredo, for breaking the Real Justicia.
Date:
{1770-10-08..1770-10-11}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Petition and Decree from Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez]
Petition from Joseph Pérez asking for the rearrest of Nicolás Campos in order to settle a diplomacy issue as well as wanting witnesses for the González trial brought to Laredo. The later decree from Tomás Sánchez orders Campos' arrest, after having escaped from prison.
Date:
{1771-04-15,1771-04-18}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Series of Complaints from Spanish Officials]
Series of complaints put together against the Regidor Salvador Gonzalez for mistreating people and animals. Included, also, are accusations and testimonies supporting the complaints.
Date:
{1770-12-07..1771-03-01}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Testimonies from a Hearing of Nicolás Campos]
Pages of testimony in the case of Nicolás Campos, accused of malfeasance of funds. The first two pages of the document are blank with a large "x" marked on the pages; the text begins on page 3.
Date:
{1771-02-25..1771-03-05}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo]
Decree issued by Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo in which he orders a curfew of 9:00 pm. on the citizens of Laredo.
Date:
1779-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Rosa María Sánchez and Tomás Sánchez]
Correspondence between Rosa María Sánchez and Captain Tomás Sánchez regarding cattle her father gave her. According to Rosa's letter her brothers have taken them for themselves, but she needs them for income; Tomás Sánchez replies by ordering an inquiry."
Date:
1778-11~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Marriage License for Joseph Maria Flores]
Marriage license for Joseph Maria, prepared by Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mendoza, with no impediments for marriage.
Date:
1777-03~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, September 17, 1776]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo acknowledging a letter sent from Sánchez on August 22. The letter goes on to discuss Indian problems and that Alferez de la Serna is being replaced.
Date:
1776-09~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, April 12, 1776]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo acknowledging that he received letters sent by the captain on February 12 and 23, as well as one from March. The letter also goes into details concerning more issues with Indians.
Date:
1776-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, September, 24, 1775]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo saying he is sending Ildefonso de la Garza with a sergeant and 25 troops to defend the territory between Laredo and Las Iglesias. As this route is often used by Indians as a road for raids it is to be defended, and more gunpowder will be sent.
Date:
1775-09~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order by Captain Tomás Sánchez]
Order by Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo of Laredo, requiring all civilians report to the town and settle within the city. He notes a fine of 25 pesos for anyone who does not comply within three days.
Date:
1775-09~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Governor Vicente González to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 13, 1775]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo asking for information about Apache Indian incursions. The governor inquires about entry points and what is needed to stop them, as well as various jurisdictions.
Date:
1775-06~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Joseph Guerra and the Governor of Nuevo Santander]
Complaints sent by Joseph Thomas Guerra to Governor Vicente González de Santianés; complaints include those against inventories of goods and the taxes involved which he considers illegal and unjust. The governor responds by ordering an investigation of the situation.
Date:
1775-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree Sent from Governor Vicente González to Spanish Captains]
Royal decree from the King sent by Governor Vicente González de Santianés to the various captains of the nearby villas and towns. The document contains the decree pertaining to the collection of former currency at the top, followed by different entries with dates of compliance from the captains.
Date:
1774-10~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 18, 1774]
Letter from Vicente de Santianés to Thomas Sánchez de la Barrera saying that the wanted criminal has not arrived yet though they are watching for him. Eyes are kept open for Indian attacks; should they attack reinforcements will be sent from nearby settlements, as well as munitions.
Date:
June 18, 1774
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 8, 1774]
Letter from Governor Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez in which the governor says the accused in a murder trial be kept under arrest after find the case not handled properly.
Date:
June 8, 1774
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decree Promulgated by Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]
Printed royal decree promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, ordering the rounding up of an illegal document with offenses towards priests. Also mentioned is the fine for not participating, or possible imprisonment.
Date:
April 28, 1774
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
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
[Letter from Vicente de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, January 22, 1774]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Thomas Sánchez de la Barrera asking him to calm the people following Indian raids, and to let the people return to their homes. Each page of the document contains multiple stains all over the pages.
Date:
1774-01~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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
[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