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[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

[Agreement for sale of Boston, an enslaved man, in Connecticut]

An agreement for the sale of an enslaved man named Boston in Connecticut between enslaver John Griswold and the estate of deceased enslaver Josiah Filly, executed by David Barber.

Date: December 16, 1772

Item Type: Text

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Last Will and Testament of Francisco Rodríguez]

Last will and testament for Francisco Rodríguez, of Monclova, signed at the bottom by Spanish officials.

Date: May 24, 1773

Item Type: Legal Document

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

[Transcript of statment giving land surveys and warrants from Moses Austin to John D. Blanchard and George Lauman, July 18, 1797]

Copy of transcript for a statement giving land surveys and warrants from Moses Austin to John D. Blanchard and George Lauman in Virginia.

Date: July 18, 1797

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of agreement between Stephen Austin and his brother Moses Austin, July 20, 1797]

Copy of transcript of agreement between Stephen Austin and his brother Moses Austin concerning the settlement of the account of Stephen Austin Co. and Moses Austin Co. This agreement addresses adjusting balances due and settling disputes concerning interest accounts.

Date: July 20, 1797

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Will and Testament of Doña Ana Josefa de la Garza's Husband]

Will and testament for the husband of Doña Ana Josefa de la Garza making her the universal heir. The document is stained, frayed, and slightly torn, and has some pages missing.

Date: 1798-06~

Item Type: Legal Document

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

[Transcript of observations on the account of Stephen Austin against his brother's business Moses Austin and Co., June 1802]

Copy of transcript of observations on the account of Stephen Austin against his brother's business Moses Austin and Co. in which charges made by Stephen and Charles Austin were admitted and rejected in the settlement of business matters concerning the family's lead mine in Virginia.

Date: June 1802

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Last Will and Testament for Cipriano Arispe]

Last will and testament for Cipriano Arispe, signed by Spanish officials. The document is slightly stained and is broken down into numerous sections, covering different aspects of the will.

Date: 1806-06~

Item Type: Text

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

[Transcript of Notarized Bill of Exchange from Moses Austin to Bellows and Cochran, July 20, 1809]

Copy of transcript for a notarized bill of exchange from Moses Austin to Bellows and Cochran, in which Austin pays Hart, Barton and Hart five hundred dollars. Boston notary, William Stevenson, claims that Bellows and Cochran were unable to pay the bill of exchange he delivered to them, and as a result, protests against any consequences that others might suffer because of Bellows and Cochran's failure to pay.

Date: July 20, 1809

Item Type: Text

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of a Legal Document Concerning a Debt, December 29, 1809]

Copy of transcript of a legal document drawn up by Samuel Blagge, on December 29, 1809, concerning the failure to pay a debt to Peter R. Dalton.

Date: December 29, 1809

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of permit issued by Sherriff Henry Dodge to Moses Austin, February 14, 1811]

Copy of transcript for a permit to sell merchandise in Louisiana Territory issued by Sheriff Henry Dodge to Moses Austin.

Date: February 14, 1811

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of permit issued by J. W. Thompson for A. M. Nair to Moses Austin, April 27, 1811]

Copy of transcript for a permit issued by J. W. Thompson for Sheriff A. M. Nair granting Moses Austin the right to vend merchandise in Louisiana Territory.

Date: April 27, 1811

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Last Will and Testament for José María Elizordo]

Last will and testament for José María Elizordo outlining what is to be received by his inheritors. The document has a few large stains at the bottom of the pages, and has slightly frayed edges.

Date: 1811-05~

Item Type: Legal Document

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

[Last Will and Testament for José María Benavides]

Last will and testament for José María Benavides, outlining his inheritors and who will receive certain things. The document itself has a few stains and has slightly frayed edges.

Date: 1811-07~

Item Type: Legal Document

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

[Legal Document from José Lázaro Báez Benavides]

Legal document from José Lázaro Báez Benavides concerning the last will and testament of José Manuel Pérez. The document is badly stained in areas and has a small piece of tape covering a fragile strip of the paper, and is signed by local officials.

Date: 1813-02~

Item Type: Legal Document

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

[Last Will and Testament for José Antonio de la Peña]

Last will and testament for José Antonio de la Peña, signed and acknowledged by multiple local authorities. There is a short note written at the top of the document signed by José Lázaro Benavides.

Date: 1814-04~

Item Type: Legal Document

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

[Transcript of testimony given by Maria Josefa Flores Vecina concerning ownership of livestock brand, 1815]

Transcription of testimony given by Maria Josefa Flores Vecina to Joseph Troylan de Mier Noriega claiming ownership of her deceased husband's livestock brand, which he inherited from his father.

Date: 1815

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of testimony of Moses Austin, 1815]

Copy of transcript for testimony given by Moses Austin in a case involving him and the Gambles.

Date: 1815

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Last Will and Testament for Dolored del Rivero]

Last will and testament for Dolores del Rivero, outlining her possessions and the inheritors. The document is signed at the end by numerous individuals such as José Francisco de la Garza, Ildefonso Ramón, and others.

Date: 1816-05~

Item Type: Legal Document

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

[Transcript of license granted to James Bryan to work a still for distilling spirits, September 2, 1816]

Copy of transcript for a license signed by Walter B. Beale granting James Bryan the right to operate a still and distill spirits.

Date: September 2, 1816

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel Hammond to James Bryan, January 26, 1817]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel Hammond to James Bryan, on January 26, 1817, discussing a claim given up by Mr. Gibson.

Date: January 26, 1817

Creator: Hammond, Samuel

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of notice of property sold by James Tanner, February 21, 1817]

Copy of transcript for sales record and its terms for land sold by James Tanner of New Madrid County to William Alexander of Howard County.

Date: February 21, 1817

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Second Page of a Legal Document]

Copy of a transcript of the second page of a legal document, securing land for James Tanner and his heirs, and providing that should the land not be secured, that Tanner pay $600 to William Alexander or his heirs.

Date: February 21, 1817

Creator: Tanner, James

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History