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[Summary of Decrees Concerning the Insurrection]
Summary of all decrees regarding the insurrection, originally told by Felix Calleja, and copied down in Monclova by José Ramón Díaz de Bustamente. The document has multiple large stains and has pieces of tape on both the left and right sides.
Date:
May 25, 1811
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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
[Message from Viceroy Güemez]
Message from Viceroy Güemez citing a decree from January 20, 1792 stating that wills made unofficially are still legal and binding and are to be observed.
Date:
1792-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez to the Captain of the Militia, May 6, 1799]
Message from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez to José Jesús de la Garza, captain of the militia, informing him of an individual breaking the law. According to the message the man, from Lampasos, is selling liquor and setting up games; de Jesús Sánchez asks whether the law should be enforced. de la Garza responds by saying the liquor should be destroyed and the man, Alexandro Escalera, be thrown in jail.
Date:
1799-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message Concerning Principe de la Paz]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe saying that the Principe de la Paz should sign all titles, appointments, and official mailings. The document is badly stained and is signed by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the message.
Date:
1808-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Fernando de Vidaurre to Santiago de Jesús Sánchez, May 9, 1786]
Letter from Joseph Fernando de Vidaurre to Santiago de Jesús Sánchez describing problems at his hacienda.
Date:
1786-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Decree from the Marques de Croix Concerning Jesuits]
Decree from the Marques de Croix, by order of King Carlos III, prohibiting Jesuits from returning to Nueva España; thus ordering the expulsion of the Jesuits from New Spain.
Date:
May 2, 1770
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]
Affidavit for Joseph Manuel Dovalina prepared by Antonio Joseph de Oyarvides certifying his good character.
Date:
May 10, 1779
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Official Communications between Spanish Officials and the Governor]
Correspondence from Spanish officials to Governor Antonio Cordero regarding an unpaid loan due to Jose Menchaca not paid by Cayetano de la Garza who died in 1795. According to the communications, his son José Jesús de la Garza is made responsible for the debt and promises to pay.
Date:
1798-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias]
Decree from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias concerning the recognition of the Regency Council in Spain. The document is signed by local officials in towns and villas such as Laredo, Camargo, Refugio, Mier, etc.
Date:
1810-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree Concerning Lands from Diego de Lasaga]
Decree from Diego de Lasaga, Governor of Nuevo Santander, concerning lands. de Lasaga says that all lands should be registered, properly distributed; the signatures at the end represent officials in multiple cities acknowledging their having received the decree.
Date:
1784-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Decree from the Viceroy]
Printed decree from Viceroy Güemez referencing a decree from November 14, 1791 permitting Juan de Aguilar, an Indian from Pueblo de Mitla to go to Spain for commercial reasons. According to the decree the Viceroy may give permissions like this, for a limited time, in the future.
Date:
May 17, 1792
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe saying to make sure accompanying documents get into the hands of Teniente Lafuente. This document is signed and acknowledged by local officials in Camargo, Mier, Revilla, and Laredo.
Date:
1809-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament for José María Elizordo]
Last will and testament for José María Elizordo outlining what is to be received by his inheritors. The document has a few large stains at the bottom of the pages, and has slightly frayed edges.
Date:
1811-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Jose Leocario Canó]
Private business agreement from Jose Iocario Canó and notes the 140 sheep received from Manuel Villarreal. The document is signed at the bottom by José Andrés Farías.
Date:
1809-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Request from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish Officials]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials asking for help to facilitate the journey of the Inspector of Forts, Cristóval Domínguez. The message is signed by Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the message from the governor.
Date:
1810-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament of Francisco Rodríguez]
Last will and testament for Francisco Rodríguez, of Monclova, signed at the bottom by Spanish officials.
Date:
May 24, 1773
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Alonso López to Spanish Officials]
Message from Alonso López to Spanish officials in Los Villas de Laredo, Revilla, Mier, Camargo, and Reynosa. López says he wants more information regarding a parish priest collecting tithes in Laredo.
Date:
1781-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Juan Ignacio de Arispe to the Justicia Mayor]
Message from Juan Ignacio de Arispe to the Justicia Mayor of Laredo, testifying that a horse claimed by Esteban Herrera of Laredo actually belongs to Manuel Rivas of Monclova. The testimony is signed by José Ramón Díaz de Bustamente.
Date:
1810-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decree with Instructions on Tobacco]
Royal decree from the Marques de Croix with instructions on the production, sale, etc. of tobacco. The last page of the decree is handwritten, after the signature of the Marques.
Date:
May 14, 1770
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Joseph Clemente Gutiérrez de Lara and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez]
Correspondence between Joseph Clemente Gutiérrez de Lara and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez in which de Lara asks for justice to be served over damages done to his ranch. Also included is an order from Sánchez for an investigation to take place, testimonies taken; according to the document the thieves were caught.
Date:
1785-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Description of a Criminal by Manuel de Flor]
Message from Manuel de Flor describing the José Prat, who is wanted on criminal charges. The signatures on the document represent the various Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received the announcement. The document itself is stained in multiple locations and has slight tears on the edges of the paper.
Date:
1796-05~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History