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Enumerates 7 regulations to effect the additional taxation decreed in Circular No. 9.

Governor's order directed to all Spaniards that they identify themselves at the Secretary's office with certain credentials. Refers to earlier decree expelling Spaniards still in the Republic after 1821.

State congressional decree requiring Spaniards within Tamaulipas to swear to abide by the federal constitution, national and state laws, not to bear or deal in arms, to travel only with passport, etc.

Official expression of alarm over new military issuance from Morelia, seconded by the traitorous garrison at Matamoros; urging all authorities to be constantly aware of any threat to national order and peace.

Decree providing for the appointment of citizens as voters in the tithes-collecting board, created by law 17 June 1829, wherever the respective ecclesiastic authorities refuse to do so.

Decree declaring that citizen Juan Nepomuceno Molano is well deserving of the state for his distinguised and praiseworthy service. 2 copies.

Decree of state congress that minor D. Manuel Quintero be allowed, although underage, to administrate his property. 2 copies.

Decree of state congress that the government is to construct cemeteries outside the towns wherever needed. 5 articles set forth the plan of said construction.

Decree of state congress that Dr. José Nuñez de Caceres is well deserving of the state for his distinguised service to the state and to the republic. Also cites 24 other citizens for distinguised service, including Lorenzo Zavala.

Decree of state congress providing for the founding of the town of Jalapa, indemnifying the land needed, at the estate Tancasnequi. 9 articles provide for said indemnification.