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Decree of state congress that provides for voluntary loan among the inhabitants of the state for road construction (?) beginning in the Sierra de Ciudad Victoria, with provisions for payment of loan backed by warranty from state. 2 copies.

State congressional decree voiding Article 25 of law of 21 November 1833 (re: swearing by witnesses) and authorizing secretaries of the ayuntamientos to serve as clerks of criminal trials only. 2 copies.

State congressional decree lowering tax imposed on property owners by law of 24 November 1833, from 10% to 4%, providing measures to avoid abuse, and imposing tax of 2% on sale of produce from other states. 2 copies.

Approval by Congress of the appointment as assessors for the Department of Licenciados Julian Antonio del Hierro, José Ynacio Gil, and Vicente Ordosgoiti.

Decree 77 of state congress containing 5 articles pardoning those indirectly involved in disturbances in the Departamento del Norte but specifying judicial proceedings to apply to those guilty of seditious acts. 2 copies.

Congressional resolution clearing the name of the Governor, Francisco Vital Fernandez, of any implication in the disturbance (10 March).

Official announcement by Francisco Vital Fernandez that because of health he is relinquishing the governorship to José Guadalupe de Samano.

Letter from provisional governor expressing confidence that other officials and all citizens will assist him in every way possible to temporarily govern the state.

Circular. Acting governor's order containing 9 measures for the procurement of a loan and providing for amortization of the debt. 2 copies.

Reissue of congressional decree granting full salary in retirement to D. Juan José Flores Alatorre, minister of the Supreme Court of Justice, and calling for state legislatures to select his successor.