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[Account from General Arredondo of Victory Against Texas Rebels]
Message from Juan de Juanicotena to local alcaldes with an account from General Arredondo concerning the defeat of the rebels of Bexar.
Date:
1813-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement for the Establishment of a Position]
Announcement from Governor Manuel de Iturbe saying that the position of "Promotor de Concursos" has been established. Local Spanish officials from the towns listed on the left of the document have their signatures on it acknowledging that they have received the word and passed it on.
Date:
1807-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Joaquín Vidal Concerning the Viceroy]
Announcement from Joaquín Vidal saying that the new viceroy, Francisco Javier de Lizana, took office on July 19, 1809. The document is signed by numerous Spanish officials acknowledging having received the announcement and passed it on to others.
Date:
1809-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Joseph Antonio de la Garza Falcón]
Announcement from Joseph Antonio de la Garza Falcón to justicias mayores saying that two new companies of soldiers are being formed and that young men may present themselves. This document has pieces of tape attached to all sides of the paper, and contains a few noticeable stains.
Date:
1784-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe Concerning the Navy]
Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias saying that Principe de la Paz has been named Almirante General. The document is signed by local Spanish officials, from towns listed on the left side of the front page, acknowledging their having received the announcement.
Date:
1807-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of Antonio Fernández de Córdova]
Printed announcement and thanks from Antonio Fernández de Córdova for his election to the Tamaulipas state legislature.
Date:
1826-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Governor Diego de Lasaga]
Orders from Diego de Lasaga to all settlers in Nuevo Santander to arm themselves against possible attacks by the Indians. The document itself has stains and slight tears along the edges of the paper.
Date:
1781-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Manuel de Iturbe]
Document signed by Manuel de Iturbe, and local Spanish officials, possibly a decree concerning sending children back to Spain to be educated. The document itself is badly torn and stained; the first page is missing large portions of the bottom and top of the page.
Date:
1807-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from President José Mariano de Salas]
Decree from President José Mariano de Salas, signed by Jose Maria Ortiz. This decree declares that the Constitution of 1824 is now in effect, meaning all political positions except governors cease.
Date:
1846-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli to Spanish Officials]
Decree from Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa concerning the formation of a Miners' Association; the decree also lists delegates named to appear in the association.
Date:
August 11, 1777
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Juan Vicente Güemez]
Printed decree from Viceroy Güemez saying that the tax levied during the previous war is abolished. The document has various handwritten signatures from officials acknowledging receipt of the decree.
Date:
August 31, 1791
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decrees from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado]
Decrees from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado citing several previous royal decrees dating back to 1767. This decree discusses the decree from February 8, 1789 providing for free commerce for various American ports, as well as rules for military men wanting to get married.
Date:
1789-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gaceta del Gobierno de Tamaulipas, Tomo 6, Número 29, Agusto 31 de 1845
Official government newspaper of the Mexican state Tamaulipas containing government news and announcements, as well as other general news.
Date:
August 31, 1845
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Circular from Rafael Chovell to the Laredo Alcalde, August 25, 1837]
Handwritten circular from Rafael Chovell to the Laredo alcalde, informing him to be on the alert for Juan and Memerto Quirós. According to Chovel, these men are wanted for aggravated assault and robbery.
Date:
1837-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Judicial Message from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza, August 1, 1818]
Message from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza saying his is returning judicial form and the case is closed.
Date:
1818-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 2, 1838]
Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that Francisco Gutiérrez claims a horse presently in Laredo.
Date:
1838-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 2, 1841]
Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that the horse claimed by Apolonio Ramón does not have his mark on it and will not be surrendered.
Date:
1841-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 2, 1841]
Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo justice of the peace, warning him to be on guard because a group secessionists will be near Laredo looking for cattle.
Date:
1841-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 24, 1841]
Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that Trinquilino Martínez claims a horse currently in Laredo.
Date:
1841-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 25, 1838]
Letter from Antonio Cuellar to Justice of the Peace Ramón in Laredo, asking him to take care of the three prisoners caught in Mier.
Date:
1838-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 25, 1841]
Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that the mule belonging to Jesús de Herrera has been sent to Laredo.
Date:
1841-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 31, 1841]
Letter from Antonio Cuellar to interim Justice of the Peace García, asking that the chains the prisoner prisoner Dionsio Villarreal was sent in be returned. The text on the second page contains the response from García, saying the prisoner escaped with it and we have no materials to make one.
Date:
1841-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bartolome Garcia to Jesus de la Garza, August 23, 1858]
Letter from Mayor Garcia to Jesus de la Garcia, informing him that Batillo is not there at the moment. Garcia asks de la Garza that if he knows the whereabouts of the mule let him know.
Date:
August 23, 1858
Creator:
Garcia, Bartolome
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Militar to the Laredo Alcalde, August 16, 1842]
Letter from comandante militar to the Laredo alcalde, saying that Francisco Rodríguez should be given the child currently in the custody of Ramon Sartuche.
Date:
1842-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History