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[Baptismal confirmation for Henry, Zavala's adopted son]

Description: Baptismal confirmation which took place on May 7, 1832, for Emily West's son Henry, whom Lorenzo de Zavala adopted. Jose Trinidad Salgado as god parent.
Date: June 21, 1832
Creator: Varela, Felix
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]

Description: 1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This le… more
Date: April 25, 1835
Creator: Copeland, Nicholas
Partner: Other

[Contract for the Sale of Land]

Description: Contract for the sale of land and possessions of María Josuasa de la Peña and Valentín de las Fuentes to Andrés Covasas.
Date: 1832-05~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Copy of a Circular from Mier to Juan de Hinojosa , March 5, 1839]

Description: Copy of a circular from Mier to Juan de Hinojosa, delivered on to the Laredo alcalde with news of General Lemus. According to the circular, the General has taken Monterrey; also most of Nuevo León sided with the federalists.
Date: 1839-03~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Copy of a Report Concerning the Tampico Revolt]

Description: Copy of a report concerning the revolt in Tampico, requesting Camargo, Mier, Reynosa, Guerrero, and Matamoros join the revolt.
Date: 1838-12~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Copy of a Statement from Juan José Gonzalez]

Description: Copy of a statement from Juan José Gonzalez saying Laredo has joined the group recognizing the federal system, the Constitution of 1824, and the authorities in office in 1835.
Date: 1838-01~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Copy of letter from Zavala to Mexia, May 26, 1836]

Description: Letter from Zavala to Mexia. Zavala's feelings for his birth and mother country, Mexico and his confidence towards his new country and on the Texas military. Velasco, May 26, 1836.
Date: May 26, 1836
Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Correspondence between José María Flores and the Laredo Alcalde, June 15, 1837]

Description: Correspondence between José María Flores and the Laredo alcalde to the Laredo alcalde, discussing horses found and their possible owners. The second document is the reply from the alcalde, saying the owners have been found and Flores should arrange the return of the horses.
Date: 1837-06~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Correspondence between José María Gonzalez Cuellar and the Laredo Alcalde, June 30, 1837]

Description: Correspondence between José María Gonzalez Cuellar and the Laredo alcalde concerning a horse claim by Calisto Benavides. Cuellar mentions that Benavides claims a horse that is now in Laredo, and is to be given to Juan de Jesús Avalas. The text on the final page is the reply from the alcalde, sent with Antonio Chapa.
Date: 1837-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Correspondence between Manuel Lafuente and the Laredo Alcalde, September 22, 1837]

Description: Correspondence between Manuel Lafuente, the comandante militar, and the Laredo alcalde concerning an impending attack from Texas troops. According to Lafuente, troops are gathering at the San José mission in Bexar to attack Laredo; the alcalde's response is on the fourth page and says he is making necessary preparations.
Date: 1837-09~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library
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