Document describing five criminals that have gone missing from Laredo; numbered 1 through 5, each criminal gets its own physical description.

Message from Alonso López to Spanish officials in Los Villas de Laredo, Revilla, Mier, Camargo, and Reynosa. López says he wants more information regarding a parish priest collecting tithes in Laredo.

Decree from Diego de Lasaga citing a previous decree that asks for donations from all subjects in America, one peso from freed men, and two from Spaniards; these donations are to go towards sustaining the war effort against England. In this decree de Lasaga explains how this process is to be done.

Correspondence between Joseph Clemente Gutiérrez de Lara and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez in which de Lara asks for justice to be served over damages done to his ranch. Also included is an order from Sánchez for an investigation to take place, testimonies taken; according to the document the thieves were caught.

Correspondence between Miguel Ponce Borrego and José María Vidaurre in which Borrego asks for the return of a quantity of corn belonging to a defendant and says to continue the judicial process. Vidaurre responds by saying that he had a deal with the defendant but the defendant did not hold up to his end of the bargain.

Judicial statement prepared by the inheritors of Don Anna María Lozano stating compliance with the terms of the will of the deceased.

Petition from officials in Laredo to the Governor of Nueva Santander Melchor Vidal de Larca y Villena. According to the petition, the townspeople wish to continue rounding up cattle, as they have done since 1755, for their use. The governor responds by granting permission to do this, however branded cattle are to be returned to their owners.

Decrees from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado citing several previous royal decrees dating back to 1767. This decree discusses the decree from February 8, 1789 providing for free commerce for various American ports, as well as rules for military men wanting to get married.

Correspondence between Joseph Nicolás Flores and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez. Flores wants restitution of a horse, which he has wanted for three years already; Sánchez orders an investigation ordered.

Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado citing a decree from June 27, 1788 allowing ex-Jesuits to have the money from chaplaincies or other benefits which came to them from family connections. The document itself is badly stained along its left and right side.

Land claim made by José Fernando Vidaurre sent to Governor Diego de Lasaga. According to the document this claim is of his uncle, Fernando Vásquez Borrego, and the governor orders an inquiry into the situation.

Decree from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez with regulations concerning bathing in the river. According to the decree men and women are to bath separately, and children are not allowed when adults are present.

Petition from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez to Antonio Fabián de Puga asking for compensation for litigation costs over a stolen horse. The document itself is taped along the left edge of the paper.

Envelope addressed to Florencio Andrés with numerous smaller slips of paper containing various dates and information written on them.

Photograph of Col. Nathan Boone .

Map shows geography, settlements, Native American habitation, territorial lines, and political borders in the southern two-thirds of late eighteenth century North America and the West Indies. Relief shown pictorially. No scale noted.

Map shows cities, major roads, swamps, and areas of Native American habitation inland and along the coasts of Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina; the Bahama Islands. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:3,500,000].

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin private account for debts owed to or owed by Stephen Austin and Co. The itemized list of expenditures include names and the associated amount of their cash payments.

Engraving of "Ben J. Franklin L.L.D." for European Magazine printed on April 1, 1783. The design is attributed to William Angus and printed by J. Fielding. The engraving shows an image of founding father Benjamin Franklin in a circular frame to replicate a painting by F. Schwediauer.

A proclamation by the President and Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on November 20, 1782, declaring Sunday to be the Lord's Day.

Map of the Gulf Stream from Florida and the Bahama Islands at lower left of map, up along the coast of North America, and to Newfoundland and the Grand Banks at upper right of map, as charted by Benjamin Franklin. At left side is text describing the journey from Newfoundland west and south along the Atlantic coast. In the text, "Gulf" is spelled "Gulph" Labrador is labeled as "Land of the Eskimaux's". Inset at upper left is a map of the Atlantic Ocean, showing the Gulf Stream.

Shows the Northwest coast of North America as explored on Cook's third voyage. Included are the opposite coast of Asia, Cook's path, and his readings. Relief shown pictorially. Inset: Plan de l'Entrée de Nootka.

This map shows Mexico and surrounding areas including portions of present-day, southern United States. Cities, forts, missions, and other settlements are marked with different symbols (a key titled "Remarques" is in the lower right corner). Additionally, bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown pictorially) as well as various Mexican states and regions.