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[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
[Ordinances from Miguel Ponce Borrego]
List of ordinances from Miguel Ponce Borrego including a 9 pm. curfew, prohibition against games, no small arms, outsiders and merchants must register, citizens need permission to leave the village, butchering of animals is not allowed without permission, and Indians need passports to come and go.
Date:
1788-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament for José María Benavides]
Last will and testament for José María Benavides, outlining his inheritors and who will receive certain things. The document itself has a few stains and has slightly frayed edges.
Date:
1811-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Census of Indians in Laredo]
Census of Indians annexed to the City of Laredo, with various notes, including the men, women, and children. The document has a table at the top listing out the number of individuals, broken down by category, and a lengthy chart on page 2 with men's names listed.
Date:
1788-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Diego de Lasaga]
Message from Diego de Lasaga concerning the number of soldiers in Los Carrisitos, which has risen from 15 to 50. According to de Lasaga they are not to go into other territories unless pursuing enemies.
Date:
1781-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Royal Decree from Viceroy Güemez]
Royal decree from Viceroy Güemez granting amnesty for anyone involved in contraband activities.
Date:
1791-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta]
Decree from Viceroy Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta granting amnesty for deserters of the Navy.
Date:
1787-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José Antonio Cavallero Concerning the Military]
Copy of a message from José Antonio Cavallero saying that the Artillery is not superior to the Infantry. This document is signed by local authorities acknowledging their having received the message.
Date:
1804-07-31?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José Mangodo y Clovijo]
Message from José Mangodo y Clovigo saying that local Spanish officials should be aware of Miguel Rico, a fugitive whom Mangodo y Clovigo has been pursuing for three years. Local Spanish officials have signed the document acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date:
1798-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Cristóbal Báez, July 21, 1775]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Cristóbal Báez acknowledging information concerning three Indians taken prisoner. de Santianés speaks of the need for the town to be prepared for attacks.
Date:
1775-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Edict from Don José de Yturrigaray]
Edict from Don José de Yturrigaray confirming the marriage of Prince of Asturias with the Princess of two Sicilias. The document features signatures from town officials acknowledging their having received the edict.
Date:
1803-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Orders from Miguel Borrego to Citizens of Laredo]
Orders from the Justicia Mayor of Laredo, Miguel Ponce Borrego, to build a jail within the town of Laredo.
Date:
1789-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Ildefonso García]
Message from Ildefonso García acknowledging his inheritances and listing what he has received. The document itself is slightly stained and has a badly frayed edge on the right side of the paper.
Date:
1811-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Official Notice from Eusebio Bentura Beleña]
Printed notice issued by Eusebio Bentura Beleña advising citizens to file claims against the previous, deceased, Viceroy Matías de Gálvez. The back of the document has signatures from officials in the various villas acknowledging receipt of the official notice.
Date:
July 9, 1785
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[List of Escaped Prisoners]
List of prisoners who have escaped from jail on the respective dates listed, from Francisco de Paula Franco and José Bellojin y Fresneda. The signatures on the document are from local Spanish officials of the nearby towns and villages acknowledging their having received the list.
Date:
1797-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Joaquín Vidal de Larca with Accompanying Decree]
Two documents from Joaquín Vidal, including a copy of a proclamation from Viceroy Pedro de Garibay. The proclamation gives thanks for the "considerable" contribution made toward fighting the war against France. Both documents are signed by local Spanish officials in the towns and villas of Mexico, acknowledging their having received and passed on both messages.
Date:
1809-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish Officials]
Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish officials in nearby towns to be on the lookout from two criminals, wanted for murder. The notice is signed by each official in the northern towns acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice.
Date:
1797-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Message from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]
Message from the Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer relaying a message from the King that England has declared war on Spain as of December 21, 1870. This document has slight tears along the edges of the paper.
Date:
1781-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Ramón de Castro]
Announcement from Ramón de Castro saying that the king has granted him the title of Marquís. The document is badly stained and has a large piece torn from the bottom and left corner.
Date:
1791-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to the Viceroy, July 5, 1770]
Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to the Viceroy of New Spain asking for authorization to deal with the matter of people moving south of the Rio Grande and causing issues with the native Indians in the region. de Santianés also calls out a ranking official as participating in the movement.
Date:
July 5, 1770
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Request from Joseph González to the Governor]
Request from Joseph González to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking for a settlement on a land claim.
Date:
1797-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Tomás Sánchez]
Order from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera to settlers near Laredo to report to the villa within three days to avoid a fine of 12 pesos.
Date:
July 9, 1774
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History