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[Collection of Documents between Spanish Officials]

Description: 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.
Date: {1777..1827}
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Correspondence Between Three Spanish Officials and their Governor]

Description: Investigation correspondence between Joseph Leonardo Trevíno, the Justicia Mayor, Tenente de Capitán, and the governor. According to the correspondence they are filing against Cayteano Peña, the President of Laredo, for breaking the Real Justicia.
Date: {1770-10-08..1770-10-11}
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Cover Pages of Folders Containing Decrees and Ordinances]

Description: Various cover pages of folders that contained decrees, ordinances, etc. from various years. Many of these folders have been reused for several other things, and some are undated or rough draft documents.
Date: {1774..1848}
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

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

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

[Petition and Decree from Joseph Pérez and Tomás Sánchez]

Description: Petition from Joseph Pérez asking for the rearrest of Nicolás Campos in order to settle a diplomacy issue as well as wanting witnesses for the González trial brought to Laredo. The later decree from Tomás Sánchez orders Campos' arrest, after having escaped from prison.
Date: {1771-04-15,1771-04-18}
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Series of Complaints from Spanish Officials]

Description: Series of complaints put together against the Regidor Salvador Gonzalez for mistreating people and animals. Included, also, are accusations and testimonies supporting the complaints.
Date: {1770-12-07..1771-03-01}
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Testimonies from a Hearing of Nicolás Campos]

Description: Pages of testimony in the case of Nicolás Campos, accused of malfeasance of funds. The first two pages of the document are blank with a large "x" marked on the pages; the text begins on page 3.
Date: {1771-02-25..1771-03-05}
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Affidavit for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]

Description: Affidavit for Joseph Manuel Dovalina prepared by Antonio Joseph de Oyarvides certifying his good character.
Date: May 10, 1779
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decree from Viceroy Bucareli]

Description: Decree Viceroy Don Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa citing a previous decree of September 24, 1778, ordering all magistrates to obey legal authorities as the king's representatives. According to the document it was read as published by authorities in several cities.
Date: 1779-05~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Correspondence Between Rosa María Sánchez and Tomás Sánchez]

Description: Correspondence between Rosa María Sánchez and Captain Tomás Sánchez regarding cattle her father gave her. According to Rosa's letter her brothers have taken them for themselves, but she needs them for income; Tomás Sánchez replies by ordering an inquiry."
Date: 1778-11~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decree from Francisco de Echeagaray]

Description: Decree from Francisco de Echeagary acknowledging that the purchase or exchange of mules, horses or anything else (except deer flesh) is forbidden; another thing that is prohibited is gambling with Indians. The backings on the pages feature unrelated printed text divided into columns.
Date: 1778-04~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Decree from Francisco de Echeagaray]

Description: Decree from Francisco de Echeagaray to the colonists in the province saying that it is forbidden to sell land without permission.
Date: 1778-04~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Order from Don Francisco de Etheagaray to Spanish Justices]

Description: 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.
Date: 1777-09~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Marriage License for Joseph Maria Flores]

Description: Marriage license for Joseph Maria, prepared by Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mendoza, with no impediments for marriage.
Date: 1777-03~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Affidavits for Joseph Manuel Dovalina]

Description: 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.
Date: 1777~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Order by Captain Tomás Sánchez]

Description: Order by Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Gallardo of Laredo, requiring all civilians report to the town and settle within the city. He notes a fine of 25 pesos for anyone who does not comply within three days.
Date: 1775-09~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Affidavit from Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mondoza and Francisco Thomas Cantú]

Description: Affidavit from Nicolás Gutiérrez de Mendoza and Francisco Thomas Cantú de el Río y la Cerda saying that Joseph Joaquín Cavasos is not a member of de Mendoza's parish and does not belong to the Villa of Laredo. According to Cantú Cavasos is a resident of Salinas.
Date: 1775-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Petition from Isabel de la Garza to Governor Vicente González]

Description: Petition from Isabel de la Garza, on behalf of her son Joseph Joaquín Cavasos, to Governor Vicente González de Santianés. According to the petition, the issue involving her son revolves around a land dispute.
Date: 1775-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos]

Description: Petition from Joseph Joaquín Cavasos saying he should not be forced to move to Laredo. The Governor Vicente González says Cavasos is a deserter and his case should be investigated.
Date: 1775-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

La fausse magie

Description: This is a ca. [1775] printed copy of the libretto of "La fausse magie" (The false magic), a two-act comic opera by Jean François Marmontel, set to music by Grétry. [The opera was staged for the first time at the Théâtre Français à La Haye, on Thursday, November 30, 1775.] The final scene of act two contains the music of the couplets on pp. 47-48. The library's copy of the libretto is bound with the libretto of M. Anseaume's comic opera, "Le tableau parlant."
Date: 1775
Creator: Marmontel, Jean François, 1723-1799
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Decree Sent from Governor Vicente González to Spanish Captains]

Description: Royal decree from the King sent by Governor Vicente González de Santianés to the various captains of the nearby villas and towns. The document contains the decree pertaining to the collection of former currency at the top, followed by different entries with dates of compliance from the captains.
Date: 1774-10~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library
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