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[Printed Decree from the Viceroy of New Spain]

Description: Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer, citing a royal decree of June 5, 1780 celebrating the birth of a son by giving amnesty to prisoners not guilty of major crimes. The document itself has two seals stamped on it, one in the top left corner and one in the bottom left corner.
Date: August 23, 1781
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Printed Decree from Viceroy Maldonado]

Description: Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado outlining distinctions between military and political privileges, especially the use of "mourning armband."
Date: March 27, 1789
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

[Decree from Governor Diego de Lasaga]

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

[Message from Joseph Morales Ruiz]

Description: Message from Joseph Morales Ruiz asking for the necessary permission to move cattle around from one place to another.
Date: 1789-10~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Maldonado]

Description: Printed decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores concerning the use of titles. The document has a large tear in the middle of the right side of the sheet, covered with pieces of tape.
Date: April 21, 1789
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Message from Don Diego de Lasaga]

Description: Message from Diego de Lasaga, Governor of Nuevo Santander, citing a royal decree from October 12, 1778 that allows free commerce for ports in New Spain. The lower portion of the document contains a response from the Viceregal agent saying that a 3% tax will be placed on goods coming into Nuevo Santander, as he collected them in Soto La Marina.
Date: 1781-12~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Petition and Report from Justicias Mayores to the Viceroy]

Description: Petition and report from justicias mayores from five towns to the Viceroy of New Spain. The report tells of continued Indian invasions, and a request for more troops to guard the frontier.
Date: 1783-04~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Census for Villa San Augustín de Laredo]

Description: Census for Villa San Augustín de Laredo with a list of all Spanish inhabitants of the town. The chart is broken down into columns with the individual's name written on the left and numbers in corresponding columns depending on their circumstances.
Date: January 29, 1789
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 Concerning Lands from Diego de Lasaga]

Description: Decree from Diego de Lasaga, Governor of Nuevo Santander, concerning lands. de Lasaga says that all lands should be registered, properly distributed; the signatures at the end represent officials in multiple cities acknowledging their having received the decree.
Date: 1784-05~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decree from Viceroy Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado]

Description: Decree from the Viceroy citing a previous decree of March 16, 1789 saying that Intendents report to the Audiencia not the Juntas Superiores de Real Hacienda.
Date: 1789-09~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decree from Governor Melchor Vidal de Larca y Villena]

Description: Decree from Governor Melchor Vidal de Larca y Villena with orders to comply with the taking of a census originally ordered by Viceroy Bucareli. The decree also indicates what is to be included in the census.
Date: 1788-01~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Correspondence Between Domingo Cabello y Robles and Bartolomé Martínez]

Description: Correspondence between Domingo Cabello y Robles and Bartolomé Martínez, asking that José Antonio Queñones be apprehended and held until soldiers are able to retrieve him. According to the text he is guilty of various robberies, and had been captured but escaped; also according to the text he finally was captured two years later.
Date: 1786~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Degree Sent by Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]

Description: Royal decree promulgated by Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer ending the 3% tax on foreign-made shirts made from national linen. This document is taped horizontally in half and has a few slight tears along the left edge.
Date: 1781-03~
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

[Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer]

Description: Decree from Viceroy Martín de Mayorga Ferrer with orders to copy in quadruplicate all correspondence from 1780 due to its being lost at sea; once copied the documents are to be sent to Veracruz.
Date: March 3, 1781
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Announcement from Joseph Antonio de la Garza Falcón]

Description: Announcement from Joseph Antonio de la Garza Falcón to justicias mayores saying that two new companies of soldiers are being formed and that young men may present themselves. This document has pieces of tape attached to all sides of the paper, and contains a few noticeable stains.
Date: 1784-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Six Documents from Manuel Muñoz]

Description: Six documents from Manuel Muñoz including decrees and directions from the Intendent of San Luís Potosí. Included are an announcement of his appointment as governor; demands for a six-month account on state of water supply, and crops; a request for monthly reports on favorable or adverse activities, and information on Justicias Mayores; a document concerning the use of titles; and a document investigating complaints against Subdelgado.
Date: 1789-09~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library
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