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Imperial order calling out the troops to patrol and keep order, explaining the necessity to protect the public in the face of rumored attempts by the government's enemies.

Decree by Congress that those who lost their jobs because of adhesion to independence be returned to those positions, or if no longer available that they be compensated with others.

Decree republishing the articles contained in the 11 September 1820 decree of the Cortes de España, concerning the penalties and correction to be imposed on unemployed citizens not usefully occupied.

Imperial decree denying the return to the governorship of D. Secundino Casillas, who held office before the Constitution.

Circular declaring that D. Antonio Lopez de Santana, traitor, is to be pursued and brought to justice, and that anyone assisting Santana will be considered traitorous also.

Speech by Iturbide urging citizens of Mexico to choose persons worthy of representing them in the congress soon to be convened.

Expression of government's concern over the recent uprising in Veracruz, with announcement of formation of imperial commission to promote national order and thus to maintain independence from Spain.

Reply from the Comandante General of the eastern interior provinces rejecting Santana's proposal for the formation of an army to protect the nation.

Decree of sovereign congress specifying the amount of taxes each individual is to pay to the treasury, consisting of 20 parts pertaining to collection of same.