The intermezzo La serva padrona first appeared between the acts of Pergolesi’s Il prigioniero superbo in 1733. This was the standard way in which to present an intermezzo. The work served as comic relief in the midst of more solemn opera serie, and incorporated elements of the improvisational commedia del’arte tradition. For instance, the few characters are drawn from stock types, such as the servant Serpina.

This map shows the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea including the West Indies and coastline surrounding the area. Various regions are outlined and shaded in color. Major cities and bodies of water are marked. There is a block of text in the lower left corner labeled "Contents" which appears to group regions and islands by the countries that colonized them.

Map shows cities, ports, major towns, forts, states, provinces, Native American settlements, and notable physical features for the Western Hemisphere; island groups in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans; coastal detail in west and northwest sections of North America. Scale not given.

Map shows cities, ports, major towns, forts, states, provinces, Native American settlements, and notable physical features for the Western Hemisphere; island groups in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans; coastal detail in west and northwest sections of North America. Scale not given.

Map shows cities, ports, major towns, forts, states, provinces, Native American settlements, and notable physical features for the Western Hemisphere; island groups in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans; coastal detail in west and northwest sections of North America. Includes illustrated title cartouche depicting American flora and fauna, "W. & G. Cooke, sculpt. Scale not given.

Map shows cities, ports, major towns, forts, states, provinces, Native American settlements, and notable physical features for the Western Hemisphere; island groups in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans; coastal detail in west and northwest sections of North America. Scale not given.

Map shows early nineteenth century settlements, military outposts, trails, areas of Creek, Choctaw, and Chickasaw tribal locations in Mississippi Territory. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1: 2,150,000].

Map shows areas of Native American habitation, some major settlements, and coastal configuration of major waterways in northern North America. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given. Map appeared in the New and Elegant General Atlas [1804] by Lewis and Arrowsmith.

Map shows existing and proposed "waggen" roads in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, "Transit Line of Holland Company," handwritten additions of Belvidere, Philipsville, Wellsville, and a hand drawn line in red that denotes a new road "from Angelica to ... Ishua Creek." Inset: "This Tract of Land..." shows greater detail of the tract. Cadastral map. Scale [ca. 1:1,457,280].

Very delicate sampler stitched on fine linen with embroidered verse, trees, birds, building, floral designs, geometric designs, and "Watnall School"; stretched on wooden frame and nailed with rusty handmade tacks

Map shows roads, land tracts, towns, landowners, and Native American reservations, villages, and trails in early nineteenth century western New York. Includes explanation and annotations. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:332,600].

Copy of a message from José Antonio Cavallero saying that the Artillery is not superior to the Infantry. This document is signed by local authorities acknowledging their having received the message.

Copy of an official communication from Nemesio Salsedo giving notice that troops from Laredo and a large group of Lipans attacked Comanches. According to the rest of the document Salsedo requests that proper dispositions be taken to prevent further attacks and maintain peace with the Comanches.

Royal order from Manuel de Iturbe freeing salted or dried meat from taxes. The towns where this document was delivered are listed on the left side of the sheet and include Laredo, Revilla, Reynosa, etc.

Letter from Don José Ramón Diaz de Bustamente granting power of attorney to Don Juán Nepomuceno Zustieta. These powers cover the goods of Maria Josefa de la Garza who is deceased. The document itself is badly stained and has a large tear in the upper right corner of the page.

Copy of a letter from Don Felix Calleja and Pedro de Alva with orders to arrest José Hermenegildo Muños and Trifón Marín, who both escaped while being sent to the Philippines. Also included in the document are descriptions of both of the men. Town officials signed their names on the document acknowledging their having received the notice.

Notice from Manuel de Iturbe saying that Joaquín de Quintana, a merchant, is wanted by the court. The document has a list of towns to which it was sent including Laredo, Camargo, San Fernando, Revilla, etc.

Copy of an official communication from Nemesio Salsedo giving notice that troops from Laredo and a large group of Lipans attacked Comanches. According to the rest of the document Salsedo requests that proper dispositions be taken to prevent further attacks and maintain peace with Indians to the North and West.

Official communication from Manuel de Iturbe concerning an inventory of prisoners, lands in abeyance, and accounts to be concluded on the last day of December and to be forwarded to the government on the 6th day of January. The towns in which the document was sent to are listed on the left side of the paper including, Laredo, Revilla, Camargo, etc.

Official correspondence from Manuel de Iturbe with a "modelo" to be followed as soon as possible in order to comply with orders received from his Excellency. The locations where this was sent to are written on the left side of the paper including Laredo, Revilla, Camargo. Town officials have signed the document acknowledging their having received the communication.

Message from Francisco Yxart to officials with a method for the treatment of measles to be followed and distributed among the different jurisdictions. Following the message, town authorities have signed the document acknowledging their having received the message from Yxart. The document has tape on the edges of the paper, and has a few small stains.

Map shows major settlements, major roads, areas of Native American habitation, and political divisions for Mexico, the United States, the West Indies, French Louisiana, and British possessions in North America; much of Southwest and Northwest uncharted and labeled "Quivira"; details for upper Pacific coastline. Includes notes and color key to colonial possessions of England, Germany, Spain, France, Holland, Denmark and Sweden. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Copy of transcript for an accounting document detailing balances due, total sales, interest, and merchandise unaccounted for from 1801 to 1804.

Copy of transcript for a Bill of Postage from G. Fisher to James Austin. The bill contains a list of postage costs for Moses Austin and Co.