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The western coast of Louisiana and the coast of New Leon.

Map shows geography along the present-day Gulf of Mexico coast known as "New Kingdom of Leon." Relief shown pictorially, depths shown by soundings. Scale [ca. 1:1,340,000]. Map is from The West India Atlas published by R. Sayer & J. Bennett [1775].

Date: 1775

Creator: Jefferys, Thomas, d. 1771

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Marriage announcement for Ludwig Huth and Dorothea Breithauptin, August 18, 1778]

Poetic marriage announcement announcing the marriage of Ludwig Huth to Dorothea Breithauptin on August 18, 1778. Written by J. H. Rehberger.

Date: August 18, 1778

Creator: Rehberger, J. H.

Item Type: Poem

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Affidavit from Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mondoza and Francisco Thomas Cantú]

Affidavit from Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mendoza and Francisco Thomas Cantú de el Río y la Cerda saying that Joseph Joaquín Cavasos is not a member of de Mendoza's parish and does not belong to the Villa of Laredo. According to Cantú Cavasos is a resident of Salinas.

Date: 1775-08~

Item Type: Text

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

[Collection of Documents between Spanish Officials]

Collection of documents from a number of Spanish officials such as Joseph Leonardo Sánchez, Antonio Bustamente y Bustillo, etc. Documents included are wills, an inventory of goods, a claim on an estate and the settlement on the estate. Many of the documents are stained, and a few pages contain unrelated printed text.

Date: {1777..1827}

Item Type: Text

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

[Communications Between Joseph Pérez to Tomás Sánchez]

Communication between Joseph Pérez, lawyer for Salvador Hidalgo, to Tomás Sànchez asking for those who accused Hidalgo to return to Laredo.

Date: April 12, 1771

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

[Correspondence Between Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez]

Correspondence between Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez acknowledging the the need for Nicolás Campos to be arrested; Sánchez agrees to gather all necessary information.

Date: April 20, 1771

Item Type: Text

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

[Correspondence Between Rosa María Sánchez and Tomás Sánchez]

Correspondence between Rosa María Sánchez and Captain Tomás Sánchez regarding cattle her father gave her. According to Rosa's letter her brothers have taken them for themselves, but she needs them for income; Tomás Sánchez replies by ordering an inquiry."

Date: 1778-11~

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

[Correspondence between Vicente González de Santianés and Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera]

Correspondence between Governor Vicente Gonzalez de Santianés and Tomás Sánchez de la Barreraconcerning a raid by Comanche Indians in which there were six casualties. The first letter explains the attack and the second letter calls for the villages to be placed closer together.

Date: 1773-12~

Item Type: Text

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

[Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carillo to Tomás Sánchez]

Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carillo to Tomás Sánchez saying that someone has been sent to collect leftover 1770-1771 "bulles" and to distribute the newly issued "bulles."

Date: 1771~

Item Type: Text

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

[Correspondence from Francisco Sales Carrillo to the Justicia Mayor]

Correspondence between Francisco Sales Carrillo and the Justicia Mayor saying that the new "bulles" of 1772-1773 are complete and that he is to collect the leftover old "bulles" and distribute the new "bulles."

Date: 1773~

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

[Decree from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo]

Decree issued by Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo in which he orders a curfew of 9:00 pm. on the citizens of Laredo.

Date: 1779-05~

Item Type: Legal Document

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

[Decree from Marques de Croix Concerning Missionaries]

Decree from the Marques de Croix to Spanish officials concerning retiring missionaries. The text says that those who retire after ten years are permitted to take up posts in their respective orders, applicable to all of Nueva España.

Date: April 28, 1770

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree from the Marques de Croix]

Decree from the Marques de Croix reminding all officials in New Spain of a previous decree in which he ordered that all Indians who hold official positions be taught Spanish and that only Spanish should be used.

Date: December 11, 1770

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree from the Marques de Croix Concerning Jesuits]

Decree from the Marques de Croix, by order of King Carlos III, prohibiting Jesuits from returning to Nueva España; thus ordering the expulsion of the Jesuits from New Spain.

Date: May 2, 1770

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree from the Marques de Croix Concerning Legal Procedures]

Decree from the Marques de Croix by order of the King, Carlos III; it is taped together on the back in four quadrants. The decree says that all legal documents and procedures are to meet the standards of the law.

Date: June 28, 1770

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree from the Marques de Croix to Spanish Officials]

Printed decree from the Marques de Croix to all officials, stating who will be paid from the annual fund of 4,000,000 reales.

Date: April 23, 1770

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree from Thomas Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo]

Decree from Thomas Sánchez de la Barrera saying that all colonists are ordered to move to Laredo, and build house for parish priest.

Date: 1774-01~

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree from Tomás Sánchez]

Order from Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera to settlers near Laredo to report to the villa within three days to avoid a fine of 12 pesos.

Date: July 9, 1774

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree Sent from Governor Vicente González to Spanish Captains]

Royal decree from the King sent by Governor Vicente González de Santianés to the various captains of the nearby villas and towns. The document contains the decree pertaining to the collection of former currency at the top, followed by different entries with dates of compliance from the captains.

Date: 1774-10~

Item Type: Text

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

[Interrogations and Questionnaire]

Document featuring requests, orders, and a questionnaire from Spanish officials Nicolás Antonio Campos Castellanos, Tomás Sánchez, and the governor, Vicente González Santianés.

Date: 1771-06~

Item Type: Text

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

[Letter from Governor Vicente González to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 13, 1775]

Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo asking for information about Apache Indian incursions. The governor inquires about entry points and what is needed to stop them, as well as various jurisdictions.

Date: 1775-06~

Item Type: Letter

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

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