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[Letter from Josef Marcelo Ynojosa to the Mayor of Laredo, August 20, 1822]
Letter from Josef Marcelo Ynojosa to the mayor of Laredo with more on the dispute between Leandro San Miguel and Gertrudis Villarreal.
Date:
1822-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Concerning Petra Sánchez]
Message from Petra Sánchez to Ildefonso Ramón giving reasons why she opposes the marriage of her son. Ramón's response to Sánchez is written at the bottom of the third page of the document and is dated August 21, 1819.
Date:
1819-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Criminal Case Against José Antonio de la Cruz]
Documents concerning a criminal case against José Antonio de la Cruz, who fired on persons sent to get him at the request of the mayor. There are multiple signatures in between breaks in the text acknowledging testimonies, witnesses, etc.
Date:
1820-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Documents from the Laredo Ayuntamiento]
Two documents on one page from the Laredo ayuntamiento sharing results of elections in which Guadalupe Arombura is elected Secretary; the second document informs of José María González being named Receptor. Each document is signed by multiple officials including José Francisco de la Garza.
Date:
1824-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Vitorino Dovalina]
Statement from Vitorino Dovalina answering a request for the presence of José María González in Mier.
Date:
1822-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Andrés Farías to Juan José Llanos, August 24, 1818]
Letter from José Andrés Farías to Juan José Llanos denouncing José María Tovar as possibly involved in contraband since he refuses to declare his goods. The document is stained in certain places and has a long piece of tape running down the right side of the paper.
Date:
1818-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, August 19, 1834]
Printed circular from the governor of Tamaulipas concerning an indult allowing expatriates to return. According to the governor, this indult does not apply to troops who were a part of the revolt.
Date:
1834-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Election Results]
Document discussing the election of persons for the annual elections. The document is signed at the bottom by local officials, including the alcalde.
Date:
1829-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form for Businesses Seeking Approval]
Blank form listing businesses wanting approval. This form is essentially a template to be filled out by local officials.
Date:
1829-08~
Creator:
unknown
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular from Governor Fernandez]
Printed circular from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo ayuntamiento concerning the Congress of Tamaulipas. According to Fernandez, congress has not convened and all present authorities remain in office.
Date:
August 20, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular #7 from the Governor of Tamaulipas]
Printed circular from Francisco Vital Fernandez to the citizens of Tamaulipas. According to the document, the government has recognized that parties have the right to elect congressmen; the parties at Cruillas, Palmillas, and Villerias will elect new representatives. Dates for the various elections are mentioned in the text.
Date:
August 31, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by the Laredo Ayuntamiento]
Statement by the Laredo ayuntamiento giving Pedro Carrera permission to hold events in December.
Date:
1842-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Truce in Bexar]
Copy of a truce made between Spanish troops and Indians in Bexar, signed by the commandante militar Antonio Elosura. The note at the bottom of the second page makes it known that this is a copy of the original document.
Date:
1827-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Pablo López]
Receipt from Pablo López acknowledging the payment of 12 pesos by Rafael Sepeda. The receipt is taped by three pieces on to a larger sheet of paper.
Date:
1831-08~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History