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[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
[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
[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:
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[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
[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