Letter from Joseph Fernando de Vidaurre to Santiago de Jesús Sánchez describing problems at his hacienda.

Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer with restrictions placed on commerce.

Petition and report from justicias mayores from five towns to the Viceroy of New Spain. The report tells of continued Indian invasions, and a request for more troops to guard the frontier.

Orders from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez to citizens of Laredo saying that all capable children are to be sent to school to learn the Christian doctrine. According to the order children up to 12 years old who are not well versed in doctrine should go, and there are fines for disobedience.

Orders from the Justicia Mayor of Laredo, Miguel Ponce Borrego, to build a jail within the town of Laredo.

Decree from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez with orders to keep up arms, be on alert for defense of the villa, and a call for a monthly review.

Census for Villa San Augustín de Laredo with a list of all Spanish inhabitants of the town. The chart is broken down into columns with the individual's name written on the left and numbers in corresponding columns depending on their circumstances.

Printed notice issued by Eusebio Bentura Beleña advising citizens to file claims against the previous, deceased, Viceroy Matías de Gálvez. The back of the document has signatures from officials in the various villas acknowledging receipt of the official notice.

Decree from Diego de Lasaga, Governor of Nuevo Santander, concerning lands. de Lasaga says that all lands should be registered, properly distributed; the signatures at the end represent officials in multiple cities acknowledging their having received the decree.

Decree from the Viceroy citing a previous decree of March 16, 1789 saying that Intendents report to the Audiencia not the Juntas Superiores de Real Hacienda.

Decree from Governor Melchor Vidal de Larca y Villena with orders to comply with the taking of a census originally ordered by Viceroy Bucareli. The decree also indicates what is to be included in the census.

Decree from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez saying that all children are to be sent to school where Juan Andrés de Islas will be the teacher. According to the decree, soldiers are ordered to enforce this law.

Correspondence between Governor Melchor Vidal de Lorca y Villena and Santiago de Jesús Sánchez concerning "bulles" needed for the townspeople.

Notice from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez saying that there is no wood due to people gathering without permission.

Notice from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez saying that no one in Laredo is allowed to leave town without permission. The paper itself has tape placed in multiple places and numerous stains on both sides.

Correspondence between Domingo Cabello y Robles and Bartolomé Martínez, asking that José Antonio Queñones be apprehended and held until soldiers are able to retrieve him. According to the text he is guilty of various robberies, and had been captured but escaped; also according to the text he finally was captured two years later.

Royal decree promulgated by Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer ending the 3% tax on foreign-made shirts made from national linen. This document is taped horizontally in half and has a few slight tears along the left edge.

Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer exhorting the continued production and increased production of agricultural products.

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.

Message from the Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer relaying a message from the King that England has declared war on Spain as of December 21, 1870. This document has slight tears along the edges of the paper.

Copy of the original correspondence between Luis Menard and Governor Melchor Vidal de Larca y Villena. Menard asks for his detention to be suspended so that he may continue his business; Governor de Larca y Villena orders this be done and Manuel Ponce Borrego, the Justicia Mayor in Laredo, complies.

Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer with orders to copy in quadruplicate all correspondence from 1780 due to its being lost at sea; once copied the documents are to be sent to Veracruz.

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.

Decree from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez forbidding card playing and gambling, and laying out fines for those who disobey.