Latest content added for The Portal to Texas Historyhttps://texashistory.unt.edu/search/?q=&t=fulltext&fq=str_year%3A1777&sort=date_d2017-07-05T20:04:10-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for searching The Portal to Texas History[Collection of Documents between Spanish Officials]2017-07-05T20:04:10-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth861980/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth861980/"><img alt="[Collection of Documents between Spanish Officials]" title="[Collection of Documents between Spanish Officials]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth861980/small/"/></a></p><p>Collection of documents from a number of Spanish officials such as Joseph Leonardo Sánchez, Antonio Bustamente y Bustillo, etc. Documents included are wills, an inventory of goods, a claim on an estate and the settlement on the estate. Many of the documents are stained, and a few pages contain unrelated printed text.</p>[Order from Don Francisco de Etheagaray to Spanish Justices]2017-07-05T20:04:10-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth861769/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth861769/"><img alt="[Order from Don Francisco de Etheagaray to Spanish Justices]" title="[Order from Don Francisco de Etheagaray to Spanish Justices]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth861769/small/"/></a></p><p>Orders from Don Francisco de Etheagaray to Spanish officials in San Nicolás, Burgos, San Fernando, Reynosa, Camargo, Revella, and Laredo; the document orders the taking of a census by captains and justices in the towns. The document itself is stained and has a few small tears on the edges.</p>[Royal Decree Promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]2017-07-05T20:04:10-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862032/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862032/"><img alt="[Royal Decree Promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]" title="[Royal Decree Promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862032/small/"/></a></p><p>Royal decree promulgated by Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa to all officials in New Spain. This decree is printed and pertains to taxes on gold in New Spain.</p>[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli to Spanish Officials]2017-07-05T20:04:10-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862052/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862052/"><img alt="[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli to Spanish Officials]" title="[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli to Spanish Officials]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862052/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>[Marriage License for Joseph Maria Flores]2017-07-05T20:04:10-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862010/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862010/"><img alt="[Marriage License for Joseph Maria Flores]" title="[Marriage License for Joseph Maria Flores]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862010/small/"/></a></p><p>Marriage license for Joseph Maria, prepared by Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mendoza, with no impediments for marriage.</p>[Affidavit for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]2017-07-05T20:04:10-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862009/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862009/"><img alt="[Affidavit for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]" title="[Affidavit for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862009/small/"/></a></p><p>Affidavit prepared for Joseph Manuel Dovalina, by Fernando García.</p>[Affidavits for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]2017-07-05T20:04:10-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862124/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862124/"><img alt="[Affidavits for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]" title="[Affidavits for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth862124/small/"/></a></p><p>Affidavits for Joseph Manuel Dovalina from Pedro Joseph González de Paredes, Joaquín Coballero, Antonio Fabián de Puga. The document contains multiple stains and holes, and is bound together in certain places by tape.</p>Map of South America for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America.2011-11-12T07:34:12-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth192622/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth192622/"><img alt="Map of South America for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America." title="Map of South America for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth192622/small/"/></a></p><p>Map shows parts of late eighteenth century South America identified as "New Km. of Granada," "Km. of Tierra Firma," "Brasil," Peru, "Chili," Paraguay, and Guiana. Coastal settlements, some inland settlements, and areas of Native American habitation are identified.</p>Map of the countries of the South Sea from Panama to Guayquil [Ecuador].2011-10-16T17:05:51-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth190617/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth190617/"><img alt="Map of the countries of the South Sea from Panama to Guayquil [Ecuador]." title="Map of the countries of the South Sea from Panama to Guayquil [Ecuador]." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth190617/small/"/></a></p><p>Map appeared in William Robertson's The History of America, 6th ed., London, by W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1752. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:5,238,095].</p>Map of the Gulf of Mexico, the islands and countries adjacent : for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America.2013-03-08T21:50:32-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth298389/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth298389/"><img alt="Map of the Gulf of Mexico, the islands and countries adjacent : for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America." title="Map of the Gulf of Mexico, the islands and countries adjacent : for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth298389/small/"/></a></p><p>Map shows settlements and islands near North America along the coast line of the Gulf of Mexico, in the Pacific and Gulf coast lines of New Spain, along the northern coast line of South America, and in the Caribbean Islands. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:8,870,400].</p>Mexico, or, New Spain : in which the motion of Cortes may be traced / for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America by Thos. Kitchin Senr., hydrographer to His Majesty.2004-12-17T14:38:10-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth2447/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth2447/"><img alt="Mexico, or, New Spain : in which the motion of Cortes may be traced / for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America by Thos. Kitchin Senr., hydrographer to His Majesty." title="Mexico, or, New Spain : in which the motion of Cortes may be traced / for the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America by Thos. Kitchin Senr., hydrographer to His Majesty." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth2447/small/"/></a></p><p>Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Ferro. Inset: Supplement of the environs of Mexico. "Vol. 2."</p>Mexico, or, New Spain in which the motions of Cortes may be traced.2011-10-16T17:05:51-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth190618/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth190618/"><img alt="Mexico, or, New Spain in which the motions of Cortes may be traced." title="Mexico, or, New Spain in which the motions of Cortes may be traced." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth190618/small/"/></a></p><p>Map shows provinces of New Spain, [Baja] California, "New Albion." Includes notes. New Mexico and Louisiana are shown separated by "Great Space of Land unknown." Areas of Native American habitation are noted. Inset: "Supplement of the environs of Mexico." Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:10,200,000].</p>A new and correct map of North America with the West India Islands : divided according to the last treaty of peace, concluded at Paris, 10th Feby. 1763 ; wherein are particularly distinguished, the several provinces and colonies, which compose the British Empire [Sheet 1].2012-09-07T13:35:01-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251680/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251680/"><img alt="A new and correct map of North America with the West India Islands : divided according to the last treaty of peace, concluded at Paris, 10th Feby. 1763 ; wherein are particularly distinguished, the several provinces and colonies, which compose the British Empire [Sheet 1]." title="A new and correct map of North America with the West India Islands : divided according to the last treaty of peace, concluded at Paris, 10th Feby. 1763 ; wherein are particularly distinguished, the several provinces and colonies, which compose the British Empire [Sheet 1]." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251680/small/"/></a></p><p>Map shows major cities, major roads, Native American nations, and travel routes of the Spanish galleons. Includes decorative cartouche, descriptive and historical notes, and articles from the treaty. Insets: "A particular map of Baffin and Hudson's Bay" and "The passage by land to California." Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000].</p>A new and correct map of North America with the West India Islands : divided according to the last treaty of peace, concluded at Paris, 10th Feby. 1763 ; wherein are particularly distinguished, the several provinces and colonies, which compose the British Empire [Sheet 2].2012-09-07T13:35:01-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251681/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251681/"><img alt="A new and correct map of North America with the West India Islands : divided according to the last treaty of peace, concluded at Paris, 10th Feby. 1763 ; wherein are particularly distinguished, the several provinces and colonies, which compose the British Empire [Sheet 2]." title="A new and correct map of North America with the West India Islands : divided according to the last treaty of peace, concluded at Paris, 10th Feby. 1763 ; wherein are particularly distinguished, the several provinces and colonies, which compose the British Empire [Sheet 2]." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251681/small/"/></a></p><p>Map shows major cities, major roads, Native American nations, and travel routes of the Spanish galleons. Includes decorative cartouche, descriptive and historical notes, and articles from the treaty. Insets: "A particular map of Baffin and Hudson's Bay" and "The passage by land to California." Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000].</p>