Letter from the comandante militar to the Laredo justice of the peace, saying only two soldiers have horses; the comandante asks for an escort to be provided.

Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the justice of the peace in Laredo, asking him to remind the people of the laws about contraband.

Letter from Donacino González to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that tax collectors have been informed they have one month in which to present their reports.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo justice of the peace with orders to hold a deserter until further notice.

Letter from from Juan San Miguel to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that he is sending a statement confirming the ownership of jewels of Trinidad Salinas is supposed to turn over to Juan Flores.

Letter from Juan Manuel Maldonado to the Laredo justice of the peace with a report on Indian activities and animals killed that belonged to José María González.

Letter from Manuel Lafuente to the Laredo alcalde, asking permission to escort some persons going to get salt.

Letter from Pedro Baez to the Laredo justice of the peace, reporting a servant who has fled with one of his horses and asks his return.

Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that he is sending a report on Lipan Indians from Santa Rosa. Lafuente is suspicious of their intentions in that town.

Letter from the governor of Tamaulipas to the Laredo justice of the peace, exhorting the military and civil leaders to work harmoniously.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward Burleson to James F. Perry concerning a potential town site.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Lavellebeuer and Walten concerning money sent to Johnson F. Alford.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Bills of sale of a slave named Nancy. The initial bill was written by notary William Christy in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jacob Sevy is selling Nancy, approximately 15, to John Covington Thomas of Gainsville, Alabama, for $1,200. Handwritten bills are added explaining that John C. Thomas sells Nancy to James Chessher in August 1838 for $3,000, who in turn sells her to Stephen Jackson of Jefferson County, Texas, in 1840 for $1,000. A separate paper is included with a description of this document.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James F. Perry reporting of on his journey to Louisville.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, on June 19, 1838, discussing his trip on a boat up the Mississippi River.

Copy of transcript for invoices for business conducted by Perry and Hunter.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from the Matagorda, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.