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[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
[Full Report on the Death of Maria Garcia] (open access)

[Full Report on the Death of Maria Garcia]

Report on the death of Maria Garcia, whether a suicide or murder. Garcia, found hanged, and her cadaver was placed in the public square, is the wife of Felix Basquez. The report contains details on the investigation that determined she committed suicide.
Date: July 31, 1768
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from the King Dispersed by the Marques de Croix] (open access)

[Orders from the King Dispersed by the Marques de Croix]

Orders from King Charles III to Bishops, and other members of the Church, to preach and practice respect for the Crown, the family, and all government officials. The orders, distributed in New Spain by Viceroy Marques de Croix, also call for them to limit activities to religious ones.
Date: July 22, 1768
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History