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[Petition from Jose Antonio Garzia Davila to the Conde de Sierra Gorda]

Petition from Jose Antonio Garzia Davila to the Conde de Sierra Gorda for a land grant, which is later granted by the Conde. The document itself has a seal stamped at the top of the page, and is slightly frayed.

Date: 1797-01~

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

[Printed Edict from Viceroy de la Grúa Talamanca]

Printed edict from the Viceroy of New Spain, by order of the King of Spain, with rules and regulations concerning military prisoners. The edict states that these regulations are to be observed when removing prisoners from their place of refuge, and are to be followed across the nation with respect to the Church and clergy.

Date: January 8, 1798

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

[Official Record from José Jesús de la Garza to the Governor]

Official record from José Jesús de la Garza to the Governor of Nuevo Santander stating that José Martín Morales has sold his portion of land grant #40 in la Villa de Burgos to Julio Jose Quintana for 25 pesos in order to settle a debt. The document is severely torn on the right side of the paper and has small holes throughout the interior.

Date: 1798-01~

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

[Decree from Viceroy Juan Vicente Güemez]

Message from Viceroy Juan Vicente Güemez citing a decree from December 22, 1789 that says no land transactions which are illegal should be recorded.

Date: 1790-01~

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

[Five Decrees from the Conde de la Sierra Gorda]

Five decrees published by the Conde de la Sierra Gorda while in Laredo. Decrees range from August 1796 to October 1796 and cover topics concerning religious authorities following canon law; amnesty for all persons not guilty of serious crimes; and legal regulations.

Date: 1797-01~

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

[Message from Manuel Muñoz]

Message from Manuel Muñoz citing comments by the Viceroy on new taxation and more rules for Nuevo Santander.

Date: 1790-01~

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

[Orders to Five Villas within Nuevo Santander]

Orders sent to five villas, Reynosa, Camargo, Mier, Revilla, and Laredo, from the Intendent to collect taxes and send the money. The smaller document says that this is for the year 1791, and lists out the months of January, March, June, November, and December.

Date: 1791-01~

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

[Request from Manuel García del Barrio to Spanish Authorities]

Request from Manuel García del Barrio asking all Spanish authorities to look out for six men wanted on criminal charges. Included are descriptions of each of the men as well as signatures from local town officials acknowledging their having received the notice.

Date: 1797-01~

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

[Message from the Viceroy and Manuel Muñoz]

Message from the Viceroy citing a decree of December 19, 1789 which states that no one engaged in collecting taxes or any financial administration role is allowed to engage in commerce.

Date: 1790-01~

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

[Transcript of Schedule of Property Returned by Messrs Moses and Stephen Austin, January 1797]

Copy of transcript for a schedule of property returned by Messrs Austin as the Property of Messrs Austin and Company. The itemized list includes: debts associated with the lead mines, legal fees, debts owed to the Austin family by individuals, and a list of African American slaves.

Date: January 1797

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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