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[Orders from the King Dispersed by the Marques de Croix]

Description: Orders from King Charles III to Bishops, and other members of the Church, to preach and practice respect for the Crown, the family, and all government officials. The orders, distributed in New Spain by Viceroy Marques de Croix, also call for them to limit activities to religious ones.
Date: July 22, 1768
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Full Report on the Death of Maria Garcia]

Description: Report on the death of Maria Garcia, whether a suicide or murder. Garcia, found hanged, and her cadaver was placed in the public square, is the wife of Felix Basquez. The report contains details on the investigation that determined she committed suicide.
Date: July 31, 1768
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decree from Tomás Sánchez]

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

[Decree from Viceroy de Mayorga Ferrer to Justicias]

Description: Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer to all justicias citing a previous decree from May 4, 1780 granting a pardon to deserters of the army and the navy. The Viceroy also sets down the terms of fulfillment for soldiers.
Date: 1781-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Message from Diego de Lasaga]

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

[Message from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]

Description: Message from the Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer relaying a message from the King that England has declared war on Spain as of December 21, 1870. This document has slight tears along the edges of the paper.
Date: 1781-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Official Notice from Eusebio Bentura Beleña]

Description: Printed notice issued by Eusebio Bentura Beleña advising citizens to file claims against the previous, deceased, Viceroy Matías de Gálvez. The back of the document has signatures from officials in the various villas acknowledging receipt of the official notice.
Date: July 9, 1785
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decree from Archbishop Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta]

Description: Message from Archbishop Alonso Núñez de Haro y Peralta repeating a decree from February 15, 1773 prohibiting gambling, cards, illegal games, etc. This document has large stains in the corner and smaller stains in the middle of the sheet.
Date: 1787-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Census of Indians in Laredo]

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

[Ordinances from Miguel Ponce Borrego]

Description: List of ordinances from Miguel Ponce Borrego including a 9 pm. curfew, prohibition against games, no small arms, outsiders and merchants must register, citizens need permission to leave the village, butchering of animals is not allowed without permission, and Indians need passports to come and go.
Date: 1788-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Announcement from Ramón de Castro]

Description: Announcement from Ramón de Castro saying that the king has granted him the title of Marquís. The document is badly stained and has a large piece torn from the bottom and left corner.
Date: 1791-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Royal Decree from Viceroy Güemez]

Description: Royal decree from Viceroy Güemez granting amnesty for anyone involved in contraband activities.
Date: 1791-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decree from the Spanish Viceroy]

Description: Decree from the Viceroy of New Spain citing a previous decree from September 5, 1791 regarding the payment of taxes and illegal sale of lands, etc.
Date: 1792-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[List of Escaped Prisoners]

Description: List of prisoners who have escaped from jail on the respective dates listed, from Francisco de Paula Franco and José Bellojin y Fresneda. The signatures on the document are from local Spanish officials of the nearby towns and villages acknowledging their having received the list.
Date: 1797-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish Officials]

Description: Notice from José Antonio Xuáregui to Spanish officials in nearby towns to be on the lookout from two criminals, wanted for murder. The notice is signed by each official in the northern towns acknowledging their having received and passed on the notice.
Date: 1797-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Message from Francisco Villalba to Justicias in Mexico]

Description: Long document beginning with a notice of three men wanted for murder with descriptions. The wanted men are Felipe Gutierrez, Alyo Huerta, and Chepe el Coyote, and an unknown negro; the document traveled to the different towns and villages and is signed by Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received and passed the message on.
Date: 1798-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Message from José Mangodo y Clovijo]

Description: Message from José Mangodo y Clovigo saying that local Spanish officials should be aware of Miguel Rico, a fugitive whom Mangodo y Clovigo has been pursuing for three years. Local Spanish officials have signed the document acknowledging their having received the notice.
Date: 1798-07~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library
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