The History of Mexico in the Laredo Archives: 1809-1845 (open access)

The History of Mexico in the Laredo Archives: 1809-1845

Translation and summaries of materials from the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas; the documents contain information related to the history of Mexico, starting with the end of Spanish Mexico through 1845.
Date: March 2000
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archivos de Laredo: Documentos Referentes a Los Indios (open access)

Archivos de Laredo: Documentos Referentes a Los Indios

Transcription of materials in both Spanish and English from the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas; the documents contain information related to the activities of American Indians in Texas and Mexico during the late 1700s and early 1800s. A topical index starts on 88.
Date: 1998
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archivos de Laredo: Documentos Para La GenealogÍa (open access)

Archivos de Laredo: Documentos Para La GenealogÍa

Chronological index of materials in the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, containing information relevant to genealogical researchers.
Date: 2010~
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archivos de Laredo: Death and Taxes (open access)

Archivos de Laredo: Death and Taxes

Translation and summaries of wills, inventories, and tax lists from the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. Index starts on page 62.
Date: November 2001
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archivos de Laredo: Index to the Municipal Correspondence 1825-1845 and Verbal Arbitrations and Decisions 1832-1842 (open access)

Archivos de Laredo: Index to the Municipal Correspondence 1825-1845 and Verbal Arbitrations and Decisions 1832-1842

Translation and summaries of materials from the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas; the documents contain information related to municipal correspondence and legal decisions in Laredo.
Date: October 2000
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archivos de Laredo: Documents for the History of Laredo (open access)

Archivos de Laredo: Documents for the History of Laredo

Translation and summaries of materials from the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas; the documents contain information related to the history of Laredo, including religion, political life, ordinances and laws, education, military life, and land questions.
Date: October 1999
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indexes to the Laredo Archives (open access)

Indexes to the Laredo Archives

Index of materials in the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. It includes a chronological listing of documents, with dates, names, topics, and physical location of the materials as well as indexes to personal names and topics.
Date: 2005
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Notice from Manuel de Iturbe]

Notice from Manuel de Iturbe saying that a decree is being sent. Following the notice, there are signatures from local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice and sent it on.
Date: 1807-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Documents from Viceroy de Lizana and Joaquín Vidal] (open access)

[Documents from Viceroy de Lizana and Joaquín Vidal]

Decree from Viceroy de Lizana announcing an alliance with Great Britain to fight the war against France. The second document is from Joaquín Vidal, announcing that he is sending three official decrees, including the one dated August 14, 1809 (the accompanying document). The document from Joaquín Vidal is signed by local Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received the message.
Date: {1809-08~,1809-09~}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Three Documents from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Three Documents from Manuel de Iturbe]

Three messages from Manuel de Iturbe with rules for people who own or operate salt deposits. The multitude of signatures on the documents show acknowledgments from local Spanish officials that they received and passed on the correspondence. The last document appears to be a message from Viceroy Iturrigaray, promulgated by Governor Manuel de Iturbe.
Date: {1807-05~,1807-06-13}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish Officials] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with a Proclamation from the Real Audiencia] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with a Proclamation from the Real Audiencia]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials with a proclamation from the Real Audiencia concerning the methods of handling government affairs. The document is signed by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the document and passed it on.
Date: 1810-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from the Viceroy and Message from Joaquín Vidal] (open access)

[Decree from the Viceroy and Message from Joaquín Vidal]

Message from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish officials concerning a recent decree from the viceroy, and encouraging those officials to comply. The second document is the decree from the Viceroy de Lizana asking to find new ways to raise funds to continue the war with France and to free King Ferdinand VII.
Date: {1809-08~,1809-09~}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carrillo to the Justicia Mayor] (open access)

[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
[Message from a Military Commander to Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Message from a Military Commander to Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from a military commander to Manuel de Iturbe explaining why he could not send troops to protect Texas; the commander also details information about the insurrection taking place. The document is badly stained and has pieces of tape covering all four edges of the paper.
Date: 1811-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe and the Intendant of San Luis Potosí] (open access)

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe and the Intendant of San Luis Potosí]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe and the Intendant of San Luis Potosí saying that the first sale of salted meat is exempted from tax. The document is signed and dated by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice from the governor.
Date: 1808-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Manuel de Iturbe to Captains and Justicias] (open access)

[Statement from Manuel de Iturbe to Captains and Justicias]

Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish captains and justicias saying that he is sending a decree from the viceroy and king, which announces the creation of a Council and Supreme Court to replace the suppressed tribunals. The message is signed and acknowledged by Spanish officials in the local towns and villas.
Date: 1809-12~
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
[Announcement from Joaquín Vidal to Justicias] (open access)

[Announcement from Joaquín Vidal to Justicias]

Announcement from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish officials saying that the Conde de Balveder is allowed to leave Carthusian monastery, cleared of all suspicion, and may return to military action. This announcement is signed by Spanish officials, acknowledging their having received this from de Larca.
Date: 1809-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Requirements from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Requirements from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias saying that no foreigners are permitted to leave without proper passport. The document is signed and dated by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the message and pass it on to the next town.
Date: 1808-05~
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 Governor Manuel de Iturbe with regulations concerning infractions of rules on "aguardiente." The document is signed by Spanish officials in the local towns such as Revilla, Mier, Laredo, etc.
Date: 1807-02-12?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rules from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Rules from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe with rules concerning refining copper. The document is signed and dated by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1807-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
[Announcement Concerning a Viceregal Communication] (open access)

[Announcement Concerning a Viceregal Communication]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to officials in towns and villas saying that he is sending a viceregal communication concerning recent events, encouraging loyalty. The document is signed by local authorities acknowledging that they received and passed on the message from de Iturbe.
Date: 1810-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History