Box 3

Decree of state congress establishing the school, Fuente de la Libertad, for primary and secondary education of students of the state. 6 articles.

Decree of state congress naming certain individuals citizens of the state for their service to same.

Congressional decree providing for the naming of members to the tithes-collecting board, established by law decreed 17 June 1829, and for officers of the board.

Decree of state congress declaring tobacco open to trade. Contains 14 articles.

Enumerates 71 articles on the numerous responsibilities of the ayuntamientos to the citizens in administering laws and decrees of the state congress. 2 copies.

Decree of state congress that enumerates 27 articles concerning the procedure for handling crimes and dealing with criminals.

Explains that with regard to the ecclesiastic regulations issued 15 July 1829 only one-half of the taxes mentioned therein will be collected. 2 copies.

Enumerates 22 articles on taxation, specifying the percentage each citizen is to pay and the manner of payment. 2 copies.

Reissue of congressional decree explaining further article 3 of law passed 17 December 1833 relating to provision of curacies and reminding all ecclesiastic authorities to comply with the cited law in its entirety.

Order that the circular issued previous year 1832 (?) be executed by preparing the requested bimonthly list of civil business and monthly list of criminals.