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[Oath of Office for Employees]

Document with an oath of office written down, to be taken by local employees. The paper is badly stained in the upper right corner and has a piece of tape covering the right edge of the document.

Date: 1802-04~

Item Type: Text

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

[Collection of Decrees and Communications from 1801 to 1807]

Collection of thirty-two decrees and communications from Viceroys Felix Berenguer de Marquina and José de Sturrigaray, mostly copies made in 1802 and 1803. Most of the documents are badly torn around the edges and have stains, and holes on the pages.

Date: {1801..1807}

Item Type: Text

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

[Royal Decree from Viceroy Güemez]

Royal decree from Viceroy Güemez granting amnesty for anyone involved in contraband activities.

Date: 1791-07~

Item Type: Text

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

[Announcement Concerning a Viceregal Communication]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to officials in towns and villas saying that he is sending a viceregal communication concerning recent events, encouraging loyalty. The document is signed by local authorities acknowledging that they received and passed on the message from de Iturbe.

Date: 1810-10~

Item Type: Text

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

[Letter from Vicente Gonzalez de Santienes to the President of Laredo, March 10, 1771]

Letter from Vicente Gonzalez de Santienes to the President of Laredo saying that "Cura" is to be told of his jurisdiction. Also included are remarks about confiscated tobacco, the return of a deserter, and some quarrels with a parish priest.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Letter

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

[Complaints from Laredo Citizens to the Justicia Mayor]

Complaints from the citizens of Laredo concerning inaccurate measuring of lands; the citizens ask for these problems to be rectified. The document is signed by Laredo officials acknowledging receiving the statements from the citizens.

Date: 1809-12~

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree Prohibiting Unlawful Manufacturing of Gunpowder]

Decree from the Marques de Croix prohibiting, without royal permit, the manufacturing or sale of gunpowder. Also included are the penalties to be administered for those guilty of dealing in its contraband. This decree includes both printed text and pieces of paper with tape around the edges containing hand written text.

Date: September 27, 1768

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]

Decree concerning the necessity of taking care of funds as a lot are needed for the war against Great Britain.

Date: 1780-11~

Item Type: Text

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

[Announcement from Joaquín Vidal de Larca]

Announcment from Joaquín Vidal de Larca saying that Governor Manuel de Iturbe has returned to the province. The document says that officials are to divulge the news in the usual manner, and is signed by local Spanish justicias.

Date: 1809-11~

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

[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

[Statement from Jose María Elisondo to the Mayor of Laredo]

Statement from Jose María Elisondo to the mayor of Laredo saying that 140 goats were stolen while he was away; Elisondo gives facts, and suspects, and asks for justice to be done. According to the document an inquiry is to follow concerning the case; officials have signed the document in various places.

Date: 1809-11~

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree from Governor Diego de Lasaga]

Orders from Diego de Lasaga to all settlers in Nuevo Santander to arm themselves against possible attacks by the Indians. The document itself has stains and slight tears along the edges of the paper.

Date: 1781-08~

Item Type: Text

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

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with Orders from Spain]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials with orders from Spain to prevent contact of citizens with Louisiana. According to de Iturbe the orders also serve to warn Spanish officials against English designs on the northern territory as well as the activities of General Wilkinson. Spanish justicias acknowledge the message by signing their names and dating when it was received.

Date: 1810-04~

Item Type: Text

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

[Petition from Juan de Palos]

Petition from Juan de Palos asking for restitution from Francisco Castillo, who killed his cow, valued at 20 pesos. According to the end of the document the governor orders that this be done.

Date: 1794-10~

Item Type: Text

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

[Decree from Viceroy Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta]

Decree from Viceroy Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta granting amnesty for deserters of the Navy.

Date: 1787-07~

Item Type: Text

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

[Petition from Jose Antonio Garzia Davila to the Conde de Sierra Gorda]

Petition from Jose Antonio Garzia Davila to the Conde de Sierra Gorda for a land grant, which is later granted by the Conde. The document itself has a seal stamped at the top of the page, and is slightly frayed.

Date: 1797-01~

Item Type: Text

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

[Notice Sent by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]

Two notices sent by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, regarding two vessels sailing from Veracruz in March 1775 and the register closes on March 20. The second notice says it was read on November 9, 1774; the first notice says it was read on November 29, 1774.

Date: {1774-11-09,1774-11-29}

Item Type: Text

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

[Royal Decree Promulgated by Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]

Printed royal decree promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, ordering the rounding up of an illegal document with offenses towards priests. Also mentioned is the fine for not participating, or possible imprisonment.

Date: April 28, 1774

Item Type: Legal Document

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

[Letter from Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez, June 8, 1774]

Letter from Governor Vicente González de Santianés to Captain Tomás Sánchez in which the governor says the accused in a murder trial be kept under arrest after find the case not handled properly.

Date: June 8, 1774

Item Type: Letter

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

[Tobacco Rules from Manuel de Iturbe]

Message from Manuel de Iturbe with rules and regulations concerning tobacco, sent out to local towns and villas in Mexico. The document is signed by local Spanish officials in towns such as Revilla, Camargo, Laredo, etc., and a list of the towns where this message was delivered appears on the left side of the front page.

Date: 1807-12~

Item Type: Text

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

[Request from José Fernando Vidaurri to the Governor]

Request made by José Fernando Vidaurri to finance the purchase of cattle with his ranch. According to the governor's response, this request was granted.

Date: 1796-12~

Item Type: Text

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

[Order from Manuel de Iturbe Regarding Frenchmen]

Order from Manuel de Iturbe and Felix Calleja saying that all Frenchmen, regardless of status, are to be arrested and their papers confiscated. This order is signed and dated by local officials acknowledging the receiving of the order.

Date: 1808-09~

Item Type: Text

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

[Message from Viceroy Güemez]

Message from Viceroy Güemez citing a decree from January 20, 1792 stating that wills made unofficially are still legal and binding and are to be observed.

Date: 1792-05~

Item Type: Text

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

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