Printed decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer concerning the sale of and discovery of new mines, citing a Bando from November 18, 1779. The document has crease marks and has a piece of tape horizontally placed across the paper.

In October 2007, the United States and Mexico announced the Mérida Initiative, a three-year program of U.S. assistance to Mexico and Central America to combat drug trafficking, gangs, and organized crime. This report provides an overview and discussion of the funding provided for Mérida, and presents several issues that Congress may consider as it oversees implementation of the Initiative and shapes its future direction.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. discussing stocks and investments.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the National Hurricane Center which says that radar reports indicate the center of hurricane "Brenda" has moved inland into Mexico.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of hurricane Brenda which is approaching the southeastern cost of Mexico which is having effect on Texas weather.

Triweekly newspaper from United States-occupied Matamoros, Mexico that includes local and national news from the United States and Mexico, especially concerning the Mexican War. Also includes advertising.