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Reissue of presidential decree that explains further the congressional decree of previous 20 September relating to payment of taxes on commercial patents and granting extension of time.

Reissue of congressional decree suspending election of ayuntamientos until elections called for by the new Constitution have been held.

Circular, announcing the suppression of a conspiracy in Santa Ana de Tamaulipas and the imprisonment of its authors, with a general warning to citizens to be alert to any revolutionary activities.

Decree by Congress providing for public reading and signing by all representatives of the constitutional laws, in 2 manuscript copies, one destined for governmental archive. 9 articles, plus 22 provisions concerning official ceremonies.

Reissue of congressional decree concerning the official uses of the seal on documents, according to purpose and monetary value mentioned. Total of 43 articles in the decree (page containing articles 21 through 41 is missing).

Reissue of congressional decree that interprets legislative provisions for forthcoming elections, preliminary activities and responsibilities of those to be elected to various offices. 14 articles.

Circular. Reissue of order transmitted from acting President reminding officials to scrupulously observe laws of 30 November and 24 December 1836, calling for election of persons to serve in various offices of the nation.

Circular. Reissue of presidential reminder that individuals leaving official employment, voluntarily or through dismissal, must inform the proper authorities who is to succeed them.

Circular. Reissue of names of 13 individuals named by acting President to governmental council, the council president to be General D. José Moran.

Reissue of decree containing instructions and rules applicable to taxation procedures of the public treasury, as explained in 15 articles.