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[Letter from the Laredo Mayor to the Military Commander, October 28, 1866] (open access)

[Letter from the Laredo Mayor to the Military Commander, October 28, 1866]

Letter written form the mayor of Laredo (Augustin Salinas) to the military commander (Major A. J. Hogan) requesting that a building occupied by the military be turned over to the city council for its use. A reply from the commander at the end of the text requests that any further communication be written in English.
Date: {1866-10-28,1866-10-30}
Creator: Salinas, Agustin & Hogan, A. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Florencio Villarreal to the Mayor of Laredo, August 26, 1850] (open access)

[Letter from Florencio Villarreal to the Mayor of Laredo, August 26, 1850]

Letter from Florencio Villarreal to the mayor of Laredo, with more on the 260 pesos claimed by Laredo; he repeats that the matter is out of his hands.
Date: August 26, 1850
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Alcalde García, March 16, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Alcalde García, March 16, 1846]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Alcalde García, acknowledging the news that 40 foreigners under R. A. Gillespie appeared in Laredo. According to Martinez, their weapons were taken and they were allowed to leave.
Date: 1845-03~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juzgado Santiago Vela to Alcalde García, November 4, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Juzgado Santiago Vela to Alcalde García, November 4, 1846]

Letter from Juzgado Santiago Vela to Alcalde García, informing him that Tiburcio Nieto has fled the service of Nepumocena García. According to Vela, he owes 74 pesos, 2 reales, and 6 granos; if he is in Laredo, send him back.
Date: 1846-11~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Tobacco Administration to the Laredo Alcalde, September 12, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from the Tobacco Administration to the Laredo Alcalde, September 12, 1845]

Letter from the Tobacco Administration to the Laredo alcalde, asking that Sostenes Carrasco take some things to Ciudad Cuerrero. According to the sender, he wants to retire and asks the alcalde to appoint a replacement.
Date: 1845-09~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for José de la Cruz Bascas] (open access)

[Subpoena for José de la Cruz Bascas]

Subpoena for José de la Cruz Bascas to appear later in the year at court as a witness.
Date: July 17, 1856
Creator: Benavides, Santos
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, May 29, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, May 29, 1845]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that he has received news of the capture of three animals, a document, and some equipment from three Indians. According to Martinez, Ramón Gamboa led 11 men on this expedition.
Date: 1845-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Comandante Militar to the Laredo Alcalde, March 25, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from the Comandante Militar to the Laredo Alcalde, March 25, 1845]

Letter from the Comandante Calisto Bravo to Alcalde Dovalina, requesting he provide an escort for sending of rations as well as carts necessary to carry everything.
Date: 1845-03~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, April 8, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, April 8, 1845]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo alcalde, informing him he will take steps to have the two cannons removed from Laredo by General Ampudia restored.
Date: 1845-04~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesus Cárdenas to the Laredo Alcalde, April 7, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Jesus Cárdenas to the Laredo Alcalde, April 7, 1845]

Letter from Jesus Cárdenas to the Laredo alcalde, requesting he send his accounts through the proper legal channels.
Date: 1845-04~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Libro de Denerdos de la Junta Municipal de Laredo (open access)

Libro de Denerdos de la Junta Municipal de Laredo

Record of decisions of the Laredo junta municipal (town council) for the year 1845.
Date: 1845-03~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Refugio Villarreal to the Laredo Mayor, August 22, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Refugio Villarreal to the Laredo Mayor, August 22, 1858]

Letter from Refugio Villarreal to the mayor in Laredo, asking that a stolen mule be returned to Nuevo Laredo.
Date: August 22, 1858
Creator: Villarreal, Refugio
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tomas Benavides to the Laredo Mayor, September 23, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Tomas Benavides to the Laredo Mayor, September 23, 1858]

Letter from Tomas Benavides to Mayor Bartolome Garcia, informing him that Claudius Barajas claims a horse of his was stolen and is now with Masedonio Medina.
Date: September 23, 1858
Creator: Benavides, Tomas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rafael García to the Laredo Alcalde, January 16, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Rafael García to the Laredo Alcalde, January 16, 1845]

Letter from Rafael García to the Laredo alcalde, warning him that Lipan Indians are stealing cattle and other animals.
Date: 1845-01~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blas Gortari to his brother, October 26, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Blas Gortari to his brother, October 26, 1864]

Letter from Blas Gortari written to his brother from his post int he Ringgold Barracks, saying that he is well, but he is not sure when he will have a furlough to visit home.
Date: October 26, 1864
Creator: Gortari, Blas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, February 18, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, February 18, 1845]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo alcalde with news of a massacre in Cañada del Caballo. Martinez tells him to have citizens put up defense walls; he is also still trying to get military aid for you.
Date: 1845-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Alcalde Ramón, November 03, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Alcalde Ramón, November 03, 1845]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Alcalde Ramón, calling him to look for deserters from the army and return them so the towns won't have to fill the ranks.
Date: 1845-11~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Junta Municipal, December 19, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Junta Municipal, December 19, 1845]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo junta municipal, informing him to keep accounts as directed; hopefully next years' won't be in such disorder.
Date: 1845-12~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, October 8, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, October 8, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that troops under Antonio Soto will arrive in Laredo shortly.
Date: 1845-10~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Election Minutes in Laredo] (open access)

[Copy of Election Minutes in Laredo]

Copy of the minutes from the election that took place in Laredo.
Date: August 10, 1845
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Alcalde Ortiz, November 14, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Alcalde Ortiz, November 14, 1845]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Alcalde Ortiz, informing him that three pesos have been received for the official newspaper.
Date: 1845-11~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rafael Garcia to the Laredo Alcalde, February 5, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Rafael Garcia to the Laredo Alcalde, February 5, 1845]

Letter from Rafael Garcia to the Laredo alcalde, announcing that he is once again in office as sub-prefect.
Date: 1845-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juzgado Vela to the Laredo Alcalde, June 29, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Juzgado Vela to the Laredo Alcalde, June 29, 1845]

Letter from Juzgado Vela to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that six mules showed up on Felipe Peña's ranch, some with trappings. Vela says the alcalde should get them as they were probably stolen by Indians.
Date: 1845-06~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, February 11, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, February 11, 1845]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo alcalde, requesting he send someone to Ciudad Guerrero for horses destined for Laredo. Martinez also asks if he has heard about the Zapata incident.
Date: 1845-02~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History