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[School List and Statistics for August] (open access)

[School List and Statistics for August]

Document showing statistics for the school in Laredo, including a list of all the children in the school. The students' names are listed on the left side, and the six columns on the right show the different classes taught at the school. The last page gives total statistics and is signed by the teacher, Juan José Salines.
Date: 1829-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José María Salinas to the Laredo Alcalde, August 22, 1831] (open access)

[Letter from José María Salinas to the Laredo Alcalde, August 22, 1831]

Letter from José María Salinas to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that Gregorio Canales was robbed of a horse. The brand mark of the horse is noted on the left side of the page, and the alcalde is to be on the lookout for the robber.
Date: 1831-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Civilians Contributing to the Teacher's Salary] (open access)

[List of Civilians Contributing to the Teacher's Salary]

List of civilians who have voluntarily contributed to paying the teacher's salary, with the amounts they contributed listed to the far right.
Date: 1827-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Patiño to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 4, 1838] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Patiño to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 4, 1838]

Letter from Manuel Patiño to the Laredo justice of the peace, replying that Pedro Godina says his master canceled his 10 pesos debt some time ago.
Date: 1838-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 14, 1838] (open access)

[Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 14, 1838]

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that President Bustamente encourages a solemn celebration of the 16th of September.
Date: 1838-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Antonio Leal to the Laredo Alcalde, August 21, 1829] (open access)

[Letter from José Antonio Leal to the Laredo Alcalde, August 21, 1829]

Letter from José Antonio Leal to the Laredo alcalde replying to a petition about resolving a court case. Leal says that the accused has not yet been declared guilty or not guilty and asks that the procedures of the Constitution be followed.
Date: 1829-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gaspar Flores to the Laredo Alcalde, August 9, 1829] (open access)

[Letter from Gaspar Flores to the Laredo Alcalde, August 9, 1829]

Letter from Gaspar Flores to the Laredo alcalde saying he has arrested Eduardo Huerta and will send him with Juan Treviño.
Date: 1829-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juan de la Garza to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 4, 1838] (open access)

[Letter from Juan de la Garza to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 4, 1838]

Letter from Juan de la Garza to the Laredo justice of the peace, notifying of a fair to be held.
Date: 1838-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pedro Ignacio Treviño to the Laredo Alcalde, August 3, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from Pedro Ignacio Treviño to the Laredo Alcalde, August 3, 1835]

Letter from Pedro Ignacio Treviño to the Laredo alcalde, asking him to let him know when Félix Sánchez Novarro arrives in Laredo. According to Treviño, Novarro has been ordered to report to Laredo.
Date: 1835-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Decree from the Viceroy of New Spain] (open access)

[Printed Decree from the Viceroy of New Spain]

Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer, citing a royal decree of June 5, 1780 celebrating the birth of a son by giving amnesty to prisoners not guilty of major crimes. The document itself has two seals stamped on it, one in the top left corner and one in the bottom left corner.
Date: August 23, 1781
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado] (open access)

[Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado]

Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado citing a previous decree from January 10, 1788, saying that all claims against previous viceroy Bernardo de Gálvez should be filed.
Date: 1788-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Royal Decree Promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa] (open access)

[Royal Decree Promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]

Royal decree promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa to all officials in New Spain. This decree is printed and pertains to taxes on gold in New Spain.
Date: August 14, 1777
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Petra Sánchez Uribe to the Governor of Nuevo Santander, August 20, 1795] (open access)

[Letter from Petra Sánchez Uribe to the Governor of Nuevo Santander, August 20, 1795]

Letter from Petra Sánchez Uribe to the Governor of Nuevo Santander asking for the release of her husband from jail, and retribution for goods taken in excess of amount due. The document itself has pieces of tape running down the right and left sides of the paper.
Date: 1795-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli to Spanish Officials] (open access)

[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
[Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos] (open access)

[Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos]

Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos saying he should not be forced to move to Laredo. The Governor Vicente González says Cavasos is a deserter and his case should be investigated.
Date: 1775-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José Antonio Benavides to Felix M. Calleja] (open access)

[Message from José Antonio Benavides to Felix M. Calleja]

Message from José Antonio Benavides to Felix M. Calleja sending copies of 16 documents showing things he has done to preserve order within the province. The document has a piece of tape running down its left side, and is badly frayed along the right edge.
Date: 1811-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decree from Governor Diego de Lasaga] (open access)

[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 Viceroy Manual Antonio Flores Maldonado] (open access)

[Decree from Viceroy Manual Antonio Flores Maldonado]

Decree from Viceroy Manual Antonio Flores Maldonado citing a previous decree concerning the "sale" of vacant offices. The decree calls for publishing and acknowledgment.
Date: August 1788
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement for the Establishment of a Position] (open access)

[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
[Request from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda] (open access)

[Request from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda]

Request from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda to officials from ten villages in Nuevo Santander. The Conde asks for statement of the financial condition of all persons in the "medio cabildo" from 1787 to 1794.
Date: 1794-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Message from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[Official Message from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias with reports on meat consumed during one year asked for to set future quotas. The document is signed by Spanish officials of the local towns and villas acknowledging receipt of the message.
Date: 1807-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition from Isabel de la Garza to Governor Vicente González] (open access)

[Petition from Isabel de la Garza to Governor Vicente González]

Petition from Isabel de la Garza, on behalf of her son Joseph Joaquín Cavasos, to Governor Vicente González de Santianés. According to the petition, the issue involving her son revolves around a land dispute.
Date: 1775-08~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Joaquín Vidal Concerning the Viceroy] (open access)

[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
[Decree from Manuel de Iturbe] (open access)

[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