Multiple documents pertaining various aspects of governance in Laredo such as commerce and trade, finances, foreign relations, judiciary and military matters, among others.

Proceedings for the ayuntamiento in Laredo, with twelve entries ranging from February 1823 to November 1823. Including in the proceedings are land disputes between individuals, debts owed from one person to another, and a conflict involving personal honor.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily relates news of the family and acquaintances.

Results of the annual elections signed by José María Tovar.

Letter from José Ignacio Gil to the alcalde of Laredo with an answer to Cristóbal Treviño.

Manifest from the Laredo ayuntamiento in favor of a Federal Republic. The document is signed by numerous officials in the town and has a note at the top signed by José Lázaro Benavides , as well as a certification note at the end by José María Tovar.

Copy of transcript for letters from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin in which Mary relays the information once more of the death of James Bryan and several family friends. Mary also writes of the death of James Austin and expresses her desire to move to Texas.

Affidavit for a land transaction from José María Tovar, with a note from José Lázaro Benavides written at the top of the page.

Copy of a decree against Spanish ships and commerce from the Mexican Minister of War.

Letter from Florencio Villarreal to José María Tovar, alcalde in Laredo, asking for judicial clarification.

Manifest against Spain for activities in Veracruz from the President Guerrero of Mexico.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin outlining the state of her affairs after the passing of her husband James Bryan. Emily also discusses the death of a number of family friends, her desire to move to Texas, and warns Stephen not to return to the U.S. because of his outstanding debts.

Handwritten document in multiple languages which discusses biographical and political information from Agustín de Iturbide's notes.

Document handwritten by Agustín de Iturbide, containing a summary of the Revolution as well as the establishment and end of the Empire.

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Scott to Mary Austin discussing the unlikelihood of Mary Austin being able to recover her dower from her deceased husband's estate due to his debts and Missouri law.

Census report from José María Tovar, listing the population of each types of people in the town, such as singles, married, and windowed persons.

Census report for the months of January to March of 1823 from José María García.

Last will and testament for José Antonio Treviño listing out inheritors and inheritances, and signed by José María Tovar, alcalde in Laredo. The document has a note at the top of the page that is signed by José Lázaro Benavides.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin congratulating him on his success in getting his land grant in Mexico and discussing matters in Missouri, including the Perrys' efforts to help Mary recover her estate.

Letter from Juan Ramos to alcalde José María Tovar asking for the return of stolen mules. Ramos also cites transgressors confession of Enrique Juárez; the note at the bottom of the page certifies that this is a copy "to the letter" of the original and is signed by Manuel Nogario.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Stephen F. Austin summarizing the state of Emily's affairs after James Bryan's death.

Letter from José María Tovar to the Jefe Militar in Chihuahua saying he is sending documents of Juan Ramos, and that he should act on them as he sees fit.

Letter from Ramón Patiño to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that two citizens wish to have a roundup in the former Palofax area.

Copy of transcript for a resolution from the Mexican Congress giving Stephen F. Austin permission to grant title deeds and outlining how the deeds will be registered with the government.