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[Copy of a Royal Decree King Carlos III to Subjects in New Spain]

Copy of a royal decree from King Carlos III, dispersed by the Viceroy of New Spain, the Marques de Croix, concerning rules prohibiting Jesuits from entering Mexico, without a permit.

Date: November 11, 1767

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

[Message from Viceroy Iturrigaray with a Declaration of War]

Announcement from Viceroy Iturrigaray informing Spanish officials in New Spain of the declaration of war of Napoleon in France, in the name of King Ferdinand VII by the Junta de Armas. The document is signed by local justicias acknowledging their having received the announcement from the viceroy.

Date: August 16, 1808

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

[Publication of Laws by the Cortes de Cádiz]

Document with a publication of new laws put forth by the Cortes de Cádiz. At the end of the document there is a description of a man wanted in Camargo for crimes he committed, added on to the text. The document is badly stained, and the first four pages are blank.

Date: Summer 1812

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

[Document with Decrees Promulgated by the Cortes de Cádiz]

List of decrees promulgated by the Cortes de Cádiz during the year 1812 up to October 27. The decrees are listed out in chronological order and cover many topics: use the royal standard; negroes may be admitted to schools and ecclesiastical studies; employees cease to be so when the job is declared finished; a town in given the title of "noble and loyal city"; and hanging is replaced by strangling for criminals sentenced to death.

Date: 1812-10~

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

[Exhortation on Loyalty to Spain and the Crown]

Exhortation from the Cortes de Cádiz to "Las habitantes de ultramar" on loyalty to Spain and the Crown. The document speaks out against the various insurrectionists and revolutionary movements occurring in the Americas. The final paragraph is signed by Juan de Juanicotena and dated May 6, 1813, acknowledging this document is a copy of the original.

Date: 1813-05~

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

[Documents Pertaining to Various Aspects of Government]

Multiple documents beginning with an announcement from the King of Spain, promulgated by Francisco López, annulling the Constitution of 1812. Also included are documents relating to local affairs, regal decrees, tax reforms and regulations, and an account of the rebellion.

Date: 1814-09~

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

[Announcement from José María Echeagaray]

Copy of an announcement from Spain promulgated by José María Echeagaray. The documents discuss new officials sworn in according to the new constitution, and a decree concerning the publication of the new constitution.

Date: 1820-07~

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

[Transcript of gazette from the Mexican government announcing Great Britain's acknowledgement of their independence, April 13, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a gazette from the Mexican government announcing Great Britain's acknowledgement of their independence.

Date: April 13, 1825