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[Map of Louisiana, Virginia, Carolina, Georgia, and Florida]

This map shows most of the United States (with parts to the north and west cut off). Territories are labeled and partially outlined in color. Some major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures and pictorially). Prime meridian: London.
Date: 1763
Creator: Gibson, J. (John)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

The seat of war in the West Indies.

Map shows overview of coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean area; port towns of Portobelo, Havana, Veracruz, and Cartagena, illustrated profile of the approach to Havana harbor, the castle of San Juan de Ulúa, and Veracruz; roads, streets, buildings, and fortifications. Includes historical notes, legends, and one view, "A prospect of the Havana." Insets: [Map of] "A long sandy bay called St. John's Bay," [Map of the] "Bay of Honda or the deep bay in Cuba," "View of the town and its port by Capt. Pearson," and "View of the castle of San Juan de Ulúa from ye town by Capt. Pearson." Relief shown by hachures, pictorially and profile. Depths shown by soundings. No scale noted.
Date: 1762
Creator: Bowen, Emanuel, d. 1767
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carte reduite des costes de la Louisiane et de la Floride.

Map shows coastline of French Louisiana along the Gulf of Mexico west of the Trinity River from a point labeled "Baye St. Louis ou de St. Bernard," and to the east to include the Florida peninsula and Atlantic coast of Florida [as Islands] ; part of the Bahamas and Cuba; islands and sailing routes through the Mississippi River delta on inset. Relief shown pictorially and depths shown by soundings. Inset: Carte des embouchures du fleuve St. Louis [Map of the mouth of Mississippi River]. Scale [ca. 1:2,500,000].
Date: 1764
Creator: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Untitled map of Louisiana, Virginia and Carolina

Untitled map by John Gibson that appeared in a June 1763 issue of "Gentlemen's Magazine" in London; refers to Texas as "High Land"
Date: June 1763
Creator: Gibson, John
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

America settentrionale divisa ne' suoi principali stati.

Map shows detail of the eastern and western coasts of North America, New Spain, and the West Indies; areas of Native American habitation; French "Loisiana" [Louisiana]; Pacific and Atlantic Oceans connecting via waterways across the northern regions of North America. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: [1768..1788]
Creator: Zatta, Antonio, fl. 1757-1797
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Marques de Croix to all Citizens] (open access)

[Letter from the Marques de Croix to all Citizens]

Letter from the Marques de Croix, explaining a royal decree from King Carlos III concerning the expulsion of Jesuits from Mexico.
Date: July 4, 1768
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree Prohibiting Unlawful Manufacturing of Gunpowder] (open access)

[Decree Prohibiting Unlawful Manufacturing of Gunpowder]

Decree from the Marques de Croix prohibiting, without royal permit, the manufacturing or sale of gunpowder. Also included are the penalties to be administered for those guilty of dealing in its contraband. This decree includes both printed text and pieces of paper with tape around the edges containing hand written text.
Date: September 27, 1768
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decrees Concerning a Book and Gambling] (open access)

[Royal Decrees Concerning a Book and Gambling]

Manuscript of a royal decree concerning the book about Regicide and Tyrranicide written by Fray Vicente Mas de Casaballs of the Order of Predicant friars; according to the decree this ideology must be stamped out, all teachers and students must observe section 15 of the Council of Constance. Included at the end is a torn, and stained bando, covered in tape against gambling and a request that all officials see to it that it is obeyed.
Date: 1768
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Full Report on the Death of Maria Garcia] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decree from King Carlos III to the Marques de Croix] (open access)

[Royal Decree from King Carlos III to the Marques de Croix]

Printed copy of a royal decree from King Carlos III withdrawing a book written by Fray Luis Vicente Mas de Casavalls concerning a controversial doctrine of Regicide and Tyrannicide. Also included at the end is a written decree from the King requesting all religious officials to preach respect for the king.
Date: {1766,1768}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Printed Edict from the Marques de Croix] (open access)

[Printed Edict from the Marques de Croix]

Printed edict from the Marques de Croix to the Justicia de Laredo informing him, and the other parish priests and magistrates, of the importance of teaching Indians the Spanish language so that they can be taught Christianity.
Date: October 10, 1769
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from the King Dispersed by the Marques de Croix] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree Concerning the Sale of Tobacco from Viceroy Marques de Croix] (open access)

[Decree Concerning the Sale of Tobacco from Viceroy Marques de Croix]

Decree from the Viceroy of New Spain, Marques de Croix, concerning the illegalities of planting and the sale of tobacco. This decree is to be sent to the Gobernadores, Corregidores, and Alcaldes mayores within New Spain.
Date: 1768
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mappa Geographica Regionen Mexicanam et Floridam Terrague adjacentes: ut et Anteriores Americæ Insulas, Cursus itidem et reditus Navigantium versus flumen Missisipi et alias Colonias of ocidos ponens.

Map shows cities, towns, and geographical details of Mexico, the West Indies, and Florida as known during the mid-eighteenth century. Insets: "Bahia Portus Belli," "Tractus bahiæ et civitatis Havana" (ca.1:135,000), "Tractus civitatis Carthagena Castel ejus" (ca 1: 125,000), and "La vera cruz" (ca. 1:86,000). Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1: 9,350,000].
Date: 1760?
Creator: Lotter, Tobias Conrad, 1717-1777
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

An accurate map of the West Indies.

Map shows mid-eighteenth century West Indies and coast of North America. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: 1762
Creator: Bell, Andrew, 1726-1809
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Suite du cours du fleuve St. Louis depuis la rivière d'Iberville jusq'à celle des Yasous, et les parties connues de la Rivière Rouge et la Rivière Noire.

Map shows the course of the Lower Mississippi River and its tributaries. Includes "Remarques sur la Rivière Rouge" [Notes on the Red River]. Inset: "Carte de l'establissement françois sur la Rivière Rouge" [Map of a French settlement on the Red River]. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:830,000].
Date: 1764
Creator: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 715: Wilson, Stephen B. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 715: Wilson, Stephen B. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Wilson, Stephen B. (died January 6, 1865) and Jno. Wilson (Executor or Guardian)
Date: 1764/1871-06-11
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History