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[Letter from Santiago de Jesús Sánchez to Manuel de Escandón, December 31, 1798]

Correspondence between Santiago de Jesús Sánchez and Manuel de Escandón, Governor of Nuevo Santander. In this correspondence de Jesús Sánchez is asking for a land grant left by a deceased person without an heir.

Date: 1799~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decrees from Governor Joaquín de Arredondo]

Decrees from the new governor, Joaquín de Arredondo, concerning travel, bearing arms, felonies, and other crimes. The document itself is made up of one sheet, taped to a smaller piece at the bottom.

Date: 1811-06~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe and the Intendant of San Luis Potosí]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe and the Intendant of San Luis Potosí saying that the first sale of salted meat is exempted from tax. The document is signed and dated by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice from the governor.

Date: 1808-01~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Printed Decree from Viceroy Maldonado]

Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado outlining distinctions between military and political privileges, especially the use of "mourning armband."

Date: March 27, 1789

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Statement from Manuel de Iturbe to Captains and Justicias]

Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish captains and justicias saying that he is sending a decree from the viceroy and king, which announces the creation of a Council and Supreme Court to replace the suppressed tribunals. The message is signed and acknowledged by Spanish officials in the local towns and villas.

Date: 1809-12~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Census of Indians in Laredo]

Census of Indians annexed to the City of Laredo, with various notes, including the men, women, and children. The document has a table at the top listing out the number of individuals, broken down by category, and a lengthy chart on page 2 with men's names listed.

Date: 1788-07~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[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~

Item Type: Letter

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Announcement from Joaquín Vidal to Justicias]

Announcement from Joaquín Vidal to Spanish officials saying that the Conde de Balveder is allowed to leave Carthusian monastery, cleared of all suspicion, and may return to military action. This announcement is signed by Spanish officials, acknowledging their having received this from de Larca.

Date: 1809-09~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[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

Item Type: Legislative Document

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Announcement from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda]

Announcement from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda saying that Don Felix Catlya to inspect all militia, and orders the roads repaired and a census of each town taken according to a given formula he presents. The document itself has tears on the right page and has stains on each page.

Date: 1794-12~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Summary of Decrees Concerning the Insurrection]

Summary of all decrees regarding the insurrection, originally told by Felix Calleja, and copied down in Monclova by José Ramón Díaz de Bustamente. The document has multiple large stains and has pieces of tape on both the left and right sides.

Date: May 25, 1811

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Petition from a Salt Dealer to Spanish Authorities]

Petition from a commissioned salt dealer to have a shipment of his released from the governor, Vicente González de Santianés. According to the document numerous authorities agree to and sign the petition.

Date: 1771-04~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Requirements from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias saying that no foreigners are permitted to leave without proper passport. The document is signed and dated by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the message and pass it on to the next town.

Date: 1808-05~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Correspondence Between Joseph Guerra and the Governor of Nuevo Santander]

Complaints sent by Joseph Thomas Guerra to Governor Vicente González de Santianés; complaints include those against inventories of goods and the taxes involved which he considers illegal and unjust. The governor responds by ordering an investigation of the situation.

Date: 1775-05~

Item Type: Letter

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Orders from José González to Laredo Citizens]

Message from José González to to all citizens of Laredo saying that the killing of cattle is forbidden. The document itself has numerous stains dotted all throughout the pages.

Date: 1791-02~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Correspondence Between Three Spanish Officials and their Governor]

Investigation correspondence between Joseph Leonardo Trevíno, the Justicia Mayor, Tenente de Capitán, and the governor. According to the correspondence they are filing against Cayteano Peña, the President of Laredo, for breaking the Real Justicia.

Date: {1770-10-08..1770-10-11}

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Justicias]

Message from Governor Manuel de Iturbe with regulations concerning infractions of rules on "aguardiente." The document is signed by Spanish officials in the local towns such as Revilla, Mier, Laredo, etc.

Date: 1807-02-12?

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Rules from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe with rules concerning refining copper. The document is signed and dated by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice.

Date: 1807-10~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Message from Diego de Lasaga]

Message from Diego de Lasaga concerning the number of soldiers in Los Carrisitos, which has risen from 15 to 50. According to de Lasaga they are not to go into other territories unless pursuing enemies.

Date: 1781-07~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Letter from Maria Magdalena Gutierrez to Manuel de Escandón, January 24, 1797]

Letter from Maria Magdalena Gutierrez to Manuel de Escandón with a list of military persons in debt to Gutierrez. The list at the beginning shows each person and how much they owe; Gutierrez requests that there be enforcement to pay these debts.

Date: 1797-01~

Item Type: Letter

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[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~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Correspondences by Salvador Hidalgo and Tomás Sanchez]

Communications from Salvador Hidalgo, imprisoned, asking why he has been imprisoned and for a trial. Tomás Sanchez responds with the terms of any upcoming trial.

Date: February 18, 1771

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Letter from the Marques de Croix to all Citizens]

Letter from the Marques de Croix, explaining a royal decree from King Carlos III concerning the expulsion of Jesuits from Mexico.

Date: July 4, 1768

Item Type: Letter

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[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~

Item Type: Text

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

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