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[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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
[Message from Diego de Lasaga to Justicias in the Colony]
Message from Diego de Lasaga to the justicias of the colony circulating a royal decree. Included are acknowledgments from the justicias and confirmation of its publication.
Date:
1781-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Meliso Caneja to Teniente José Lafuente, August 17, 1802]
Letter from Meliso Caneja to Lieutenant Teniente José Lafuente giving him permission to leave the military and apply for another position. Caneja suggests that he apply and wait for an opening in the Revenue Department.
Date:
1802-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias]
Message from Manuel de Iturbe with rules concerning remuneration to the Spanish military. The document is signed by local Spanish authorities from the towns listed on the left side of the first page, acknowledging that they received and passed on the message.
Date:
1807-08~
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
[Message from Brigida Sánchez to Lorenzo Sánchez de la Cortina]
Message from Brigida Sánchez to Lorenzo Sánchez de la Cortina wanting a debt to be officially settled. Brigida appears to be writing in San Carlos, and de la Cortina's response comes from Laredo; the document is stained and has slightly frayed edges.
Date:
1811-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Antonio Benavides to Governor Joaquín de Arredondo, August 25, 1811]
Message from José Antonio Benavides to Governor Arredondo sending copies of documents and orders he has issued showing things he has done to preserve order within the province and town. The document has a piece of tape on its left side, and is badly frayed along the right edge.
Date:
1811-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]
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.
Date:
August 21, 1781
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juan Fernando de Palacio to José Martínez de Sotomayor, August 31, 1768]
Letter from Juan Fernando de Palacio, Governor of Nuevo Santander, to Joseph Martinez de Soto Mayor, Alcalde de Laredo. Palacio acknowledges that he received the letters from de Soto Mayor concerning a woman who hanged herself, but the documents concerning the case should be kept in the Alcalde's file; de Palacio says that de Soto Mayor should continue raising funds for the Church.
Date:
August 31, 1768
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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