Census of Béxar
Breakdowns by age, sex, status, and castes, plus notes on occupations and economic
activity. Antonio Martínez signed the document. Martínez served as the last Spanish governor of Texas before Mexico gained independence from Spain.
Ambrosio María de Aldasoro.
Provincial Deputy Ambrosio María de Aldasoro to Governor Antonio Martínez
Monterrey
This official letter to Texas Governor Martínez relays permission for a group
of “Missourians,” including Moses Austin, to settle in Texas. The Austin Colony
launched the movement of Anglo American settlers to Texas at a time of transition
from Spanish to Mexican rule.
