11/1: Field notes and maps for La Selva farm and the Presa El Tio Juan, 1964.

11/2: Field notes and sketch maps for Presa El Tio Juan in La Selva and a Borrego genealogy, 1964.

11/3: Correspondence about Delfino Díaz account with Mercurio Martinez, 1963.

11/4: Notes and field maps, San Ygnacio, Zapata County, Texas, 1959-1962.

11/5: Correspondence between Mercurio Martinez and Robert Lee Bobbitt, mostly about oil and gas leases for Martinez'sLa Trinidad Ranch, 1962-1963.

11/6: Insurance policies, driver's license, and other materials related to Mercurio Martinez's automobile, 1953-1964.

11/7: Notes concerning the partition of the Zapata County lands held in common by Acela Martinez de Martinez and Adrian Martinez, 1963.

11/8: Field maps, notes, applications, and other materials related to the proposed construction of a tank at Casa Verde Farm, 1957-1965.

11/9: Sketches of the floor plan of A. Ancira house in Laredo, 1964.

11/10: Plans and sketches for a room at 416 Lincoln, 1964.

11/11: Copy of The Southwestern Historical Quarterly and materials from the Texas State Historical Association, October 1961, 1961.

11/12: Notes, letters, newspaper clippings, and other materials related to the history of San Ygnacio, 1951-1964.

11/13: Copies of wills and documents relating to partition of lots in San Ygnacio, Texas, of Lauro, Serafin, and Amalia Martinez, 1964.

11/14: Papers related to sewer service for House No. 5 on Water Street, Laredo, Texas, 1964.

11/15: Papers related to construction of Presa (dam) Nacagrula at Casa Verde Ranch, Zapata
County, 1964-1965.

11/16: Papers related to the construction of a dam on Mercurio Martinez's Casa Verde Ranch, 1964.

10/1: Correspondence, notes and copies of legal papers concerning the lands of Demetrio Morales and his heirs in Webb County, Texas.

10/2: Correspondence, notes, clippings, and other materials related to this history of San Ygnacio, Randado, Falcon and so forth, 1936-1963.

10/3: Correspondence, mostly between Mercurio Martinez and Antonio Martinez about Martinez vs. Vidaurri, 1956-1962.

10/4: Mercurio Martinez rent control materials, 1942-1948.

10/5: List of persons whose addresses were required by the Department of Justice to mail them citations, in the case of Enrique Martinez et. al. vs. Maria Vidaurri Herbst, 1958.

10/6: Copies of lists of persons with lands along the Rio Grande in Zapata County, 1958.

10/7: Correspondence related to Martinez vs. Vidaurri, 1942-1959.

10/8: Notes on original owners of lands in Zapata County for Falcon Reservoir by the U.S. government, 1958.

10/9: Notes on Porcion 52, Webb County, 1958.

10/10: Copies of La Trinidad Ranch contracts.

10/11: Poll tax exemption receipts of Mercurio Martinez, 1947-1961.

2/1: Johnson, Lyndon B. - including newsletters and form letters from Lyndon B. Johnson to Mercurio Martinez and a letter from Mercurio Martinez to Lyndon B. Johnson. 1959-1961; January 14, 1961

2/2: Kingdom of Zapata, correspondence and copies of correspondence relating to a proposed reprinting of a county history The Kingdom of Zapata by Virgil Lott and Mercurio Martinez. 1952; 1962

2/3: Kingdom of Zapata, correspondence, notes and financial records relating to publication of the book. 1951-1954

2/4: Kingdom of Zapata, statements, correspondence, newsletters and other materials relating to Mercurio Martinez's historical interests. 1954-1963

2/5: La Cantera Farm, a sketch showing brush on outside fence lines. Undated

2/6: La Selva [UNK], maps and copies of deeds including a map of La Silva Pasture, and a copy of a deed transferring land from Carmen D. de Sanchez and her husband to Mercurio Martinez. 1952

2/7: La Selva y Casa Verde, field notes, correspondence, and sketch maps relating to La Selva, Casa Verde and Las Cabras Pastures, containing 1084.45 acres, and a map and papers. 1927-1929; 1950-1956

2/8: La Selva y Casa Verde Farms, including Las Cabras field notes, seed catalogs and receipts for seeds. 1946-1947

2/9: La Selva Ranch, notes, copies of documents and maps related to the chain of title of the various tracts of La Selva Ranch including a map of lands of heirs of Manuel B. Trevino. 1923-1959

2/10: La Trinidad Ranch, correspondence, copies of documents and other materials related to the leasing of La Trinidad Ranch, Mercurio Martinez, Lessor to Tom M. Harper, Lessee. 1957-1960

2/11: La Trinidad Ranch, copies of records, tank maps, grazing contracts, oil and gas lease documents, correspondence and other materials. 1926-1961

2/12: La Trinidad Ranch, Chain of Title, copies of deeds. 1848-1959

2/13: Las Cerritos y Alito Pasture, copies or drafts of papers related to the proposed lease of lands. 1954

2/14: Leases and Contracts, copies of documents relating to Mercurio Martinez's lands, including irrigation matters and lease of land for a border patrol campsite. 1914-1945

2/15: Maldonado, Silvestre, 1926 Barney Street, San Antonio, Texas, correspondence, bank statements and receipts concerning payments on a note extended to Maldonado and co-signed by Mercurio Martinez.

2/16: Martinez, Amalia, Juvenal, Lauro, and Serafin correspondence and copies of deeds of the partition of pasture lands and a copy of a partition deed by and between Juvenal Martinez, Serafin Martinez, Lauro Martinez and Amalia Martinez, a feme sole, of their lots held in common in San Ygnacio, Zapata County, October-November. 1963

2/17: Martinez, Cristina T., policy matters, including a list of insurance policies. March 1962

2/18: Martinez, David, map and memos of mineral rights, including correspondence and copies of deeds, relating to the David Martinez estate. November 1956 - February 1957

2/19: Martinez, Endosorio, notes, correspondence and other materials related to Mercurio Martinez's work as attorney-in-fact for Endosorio Martinez. 1956-1958

2/20: Martinez, Eudoxio and David and Francisca Martinez, copies of deeds and other documents related to the purchase of land in Zapata County and the disposal by will of property in Laredo.

2/21: Martinez, Eudoxio, copies of wills, deeds and other documents relating to the property of Eudoxio Martinez and his wife, Tomasa Gutierrez de Martinez, including the deed of purchase of San Jose Ranch, Dolores Subdivision, Zapata County. 1936-1948

2/22: Martinez, Francisca, copy of Last Will. July 1928

2/23: Martinez, Guadalupe, copies of documents pertaining to her estate which was left to her husband, Mercurio Martinez after her death in June 1935. 1935-1958

2/24: Martinez, Josefina M., copies of documents and correspondence relating to her estate and the will of Proceso Martinez. December 1954 - April 1955

71/66
Duval County Sketch of Subdivision of Surveys' Nos. 319 and 26, blueprint, 1924.

71/67
Map of Mirando oil field area, blueprint.

73/71
Genealogical chart of the descendants of Jesusa Vidaurri and Victorino Dovalina.

73/72
Plan of New Zapata showing lots, whiteprint with color key, 1951.

73/73
Map showing Rufino Lopez's lands in Webb, Duval, Jim Hogg and Zapata Counties, whiteprint on linen, 1922.

73/74
Map of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant, Survey 197, in Zapata and Webb Counties, showing ownership of tracts of land, whiteprint.

72/68
Genealogical chart of the descendants of Domingo Gonzales, six sheets.

72/69
Map of South half of Webb County, whiteprint, 1920.

72/70
Contour map showing proposed road from Laredo to Beeville, blueprint.

1/1: Abrego, Nelda G. - Correspondence related to the immigration of Miss Abrego to the United States and her later return to Monterrey, Mexico. November 1959 - April 1961

1/2: Altito Pasture - Correspondence relating to the rental by Mercurio Martinez and others a 100 acre tract, José Vasquez Borrego Grant, Zapata County, Texas. October 1959

1/3: Altito Tract - Handwritten drafts (borradores) of deeds relating to the Altito Tract, also known as the Josefa Martinez de Gutierrez tract, Zapata County, Texas, and involving Martinez and the heirs of Maria del Refugio Gutierrez de Martinez, deceased. 1959

1/4: Campo Santo Pasture - Notes, maps and correspondence concerning land in the vicinity of San Ygnacio, Zapata County, Texas, proposed for sale to Henry M. Martinez by Mercurio Martinez, also included is a copy of civil action No. 529, condemning Martinez' property for the Falcon Reservoir. May 1958 - November 1962; June 10, 1958

1/5: Casa Verde Abstract, (File No. 25), including a "Map of the Partition of the Heirs of Manuel Benavides Garcia hands in the José Vazquez Borrego Grant and Certain Sections of Land," Zapata County, and an unsigned Oil and Gas Lease, relating to land owned by Martinez. 1917 - August 1930.

1/6: Casa Verde y La Selva - Copies of documents and correspondence relating to hands formerly owned by Jose S. Benavides and purchased by Martinez. 1928-1958

1/7: Cerritos Tract - Correspondence and notes concerning the proposed sale of land near Volares, Zapata County, owned by Martinez. April - May 1961

1/8: Chalas Property, Lot No. 9, Block 91 Laredo, lists of materials, receipts, permits and sketch maps related to the installation of water in three houses on Calle Hidalgo, Laredo and adding a bathroom to one house. September - November 1960

1/9: District Court Terms of Webb and Zapata Counties, and other materials including a copy of the will of A.M. Bruni, an old photograph of county officials, a copy of a speech made by James V. Allard while running for the U. S. Senate, and memo sheets quoting authorities to be used in legal cases including Bruni vs. Borrego (1941). July 1928; August 1942; Undated

1/10: Eye Operation Expenses, including bills, correspondence, and insurance materials related to Mercurio Martinez's cataract operation, performed by Dr. Joseph A. de Gasperi of San Antonio, in 1954. Copies of later letters from Mercurio Martinez to Dr. Gasperi through 1959 are included. In one, Mercurio Martinez offers to help Dr. Gasperi purchase land near Falcon Dam. dated September 2, 1959

1/11: Farm Maps of Mercurio Martinez, including 6 maps prepared by the U. S. Department of Agriculture,showing tracts of land in Zapata County, referred to by Mercurio Martinez as Casa Verde Farm, Guadalupe Farm, La [UNK] Farm, El Campo Santo, Recuerdo Farm, and La Silva Farm. Correspondence and notes are also included. 1939; January-April 1949

1/12: Federal Land Bank of Houston, correspondence concerning a transfer of interest of stock from Jose S. Benavides to Mercurio Martinez, Also included is a Texas State Historical Survey Committee Program. March 1960; October 1960

1/13: Gutierrez, Felipe Martinez, David Martinez and Francisa Martinez, copies of documents relating to the petition of their lands in Webb and Zapata counties including a copy of a map of the petition. 1925-1937

1/14: Gutierrez, Felipe M., Estate of, including notes, sketch maps and correspondence related to the petition of Jesus M. Gonzales land in the Comunidad de Dolores, Zapata County. 1948-1951

1/15: Gutierrez, Felipe M. vs. Margarita Gutierrez, copy of an injunction granted to the plaintiffs, Felipe M. Gonzales et. al. for their exclusive use of a lane from the Laredo-Zapata State Highway to the San Jose Ranch, Zapata County as described by the metes and bounds of said lane. 1930

1/16: Gutierrez, Herlinda de Martinez, correspondence and copies of documents related to the contest of her will. 1958-1962

1/17: Hidalgo Houses, water meter sketch maps, notes and receipts, concerning the installation of water meters on rental property, Laredo. 1961

1/18: Highway, Laredo-Zapata, copies of documents and maps concerning highway right-to-way, including maps of San Ygnacio, Zapata County, Texas.

1/19: Historical Association, correspondence, clippings, reports and newsletters related to the Texas State Historical Association, including materials on the history of Zapata County. 1956-1960

1/20: History of San Ygnacio, Laredo and Laredo National Bank, Jose Vasquez Borrego, Jesus Trevino, Blas Maria Uribe and other ancestors of Mercurio Martinez, as presented in clippings and notes by Martinez. A picture of the sundial at San Ygnacio is included. Other settlements mentioned are Guerrero, Tamaulipas, originally Revilla, and Zapata. 1957-1961

1/21: Income Tax Reports, including list of houses owned by Mercurio Martinez. 1958-1961

1/22: Insurance of Mercurio Martinez houses against fire, Insurance policies. 1963-1964

1/23: Intervencion, Francesca, newspapers and clippings. 1945; 1958

8/1: Payments on Mercurio Martinez, Jr.'s old American Insurance Company policy, 1958.

8/2: Notes and correspondence concerning Zapata County property owners whose lands were affected by the proposed U.S. Highway No. 83, 1951-1952.

8/3: Correspondence, notes and newspaper clippings related to the relocation of Zapata and other towns in the Falcon Dam area and Mercurio Martinez's work with the U.S. Boundary Commission, 1951-1958.

8/4: Notes, sketches, and correspondence related to Mercurio Martinez's work with the U.S. Boundary Commission, particularly the cost of constructing dipping vats, 1953-1957.

8/5: Notes concerning land owned by Carmen Dominguez de Sanchez, 1952.

8/6: Correspondence, notes, maps, copies of documents relating to the estate of Ignacia Uribe, inherited by her niece, -, 1947-1951.

8/7: Papers, sketches and correspondence related to the lands inherited by 0., 1946-1952.

8/8: Correspondence, notes, copies of legal papers and a map of Old Zapata concerning property in Old originally belonging to Tomás Maria Trevino, and deeded to Mercurio Martinez in about 1939. Also included are materials concerning the exchange of this property for property in New Zapata after the construction of Falcon Dam, 1938-1956.

8/9: Copies of documents, notes, sketch maps and other materials related to Zapata County lands of the heirs of Trinidad Uribe, 1916-1944.

8/10: Affidavit of Manuela Elizondo concerning the birthplace of her niece, Mary Ann Teran, 1958.

8/11: Check-stub book, Union National Bank checking account, 1956-1958.

8/12: Employers tax returns, Marshall Hicks and Mercurio Martinez, 1941.

67/47: Duval County Sketch of Subdivision of survey's nos. 319 and 26, blueprint, 1924.

67/48: Map of the town of San Ygnacio, Zapata County, prepared by the International Boundary and Water Commission, whiteprint, 1949.

67/49: Pencil sketch of tracts of land in the Dolores Settlement, Zapata County.

67/50: Map of the San Ygnacio, Corralitos and Dolores Subdivisions, in pencil with numerous notes.

67/51: Fragments of a map of partition of San Ygnacio lands, blueprint, 1914.

66/44: Genealogical chart showing descendants of Proceso Martinez and ancestors on the side of his mother, Magdalena Gonzales, wife of Cosme Martinez.

66/45: Map showing H. C. Yaegers' lands in La Salle, McMullen, Webb and Duval Counties, ink, 1912.

66/46: Map showing Rufino Lopez's Lands in Webb, Duval, Jim Hogg and Zapata Counties, blueprint, 1922.

4/1: Martinez, Mercurio, Jr., Receipt of Laredo Lumber and Supply Company and correspondence. 1960-1961

4/2: Martinez, Proceso, Estate of, including copies of documents related to probating his will, Proceso was Mercurio's father. 1937

4/3: Martinez, Proceso, will. 1924

4/4: Martinez, Proceso, 1934 Will and field notes on tracts for each heir. Also a Warranty Deed transferring the estate of Antonio Martinez to Estefana Z. de Martinez by her children, 1911.

4/5: Martinez, Proceso, Jr., Estate, including correspondence, lists and clippings Proceso, Jr., died September 7, 1961 at the age of 77. Proceso, Jr., was Mercurio's brother. 1959-1963

4/6: Mercy Hospital and Doctor Bills, 1962.

4/7: Minter Clinic, correspondence, bills, receipts and instructions, 1955-1960.

4/8: Palo Blanco Tank, field notes, a copy of the partition of the lands of Jesusa Uribe, and an affidavit concerning Las Cabras Tract. 1911; 1936; 1954

4/9: Puig, V. L. vs. L. E. Norton, copies of documents relating to a dispute over tracts in the Joaquin Galan Grant, 1872-1926.

4/10: Randado Ranch Lands, copy of a petition deed, and letter and sketch map, 1928 1963.

4/11: San Andres Pasture, notes, sketch maps, copies of documents and correspondence relating to the rental of lands, including the Terreno de Los Cerritos, by Mercurio Martinez to Doroteo Ramos, 1946-1952.

4/12: San Andres Tank, papers and a letter, 1953-1958.

4/13: San Andres Tanks, sketch maps and field notes, 1959.

4/14: San Jose Ranch, Zapata County, oil and gas lease agreements, and correspondence with tenant, Eddy Dillard, 1953-195; 1963.

4/15: San Ygnacio, Grullo Creek Land, sketch maps and correspondence concerning erosion problems at Grullo Creek and lots located in San Ygnacio in the Grullo Creek area, 1951.

4/16: San Ygnacio, Water Project, copies of statements requesting a water plant for San Ygnacio to compensate for increased water costs due to the construction of Falcon Dam, 1958.

4/17: Sanchez, Elsa Eugenia del Carmen Fryman, copies of papers concerning her birth and baptismal records, 1962.

4/18: Sciaraffa Property, copies of documents, maps, field notes and correspondence concerning property in Laredo, 1934-1955.

4/19: Tax Returns and Notices, 1945-1962.

4/20: Taxes, Protest of Tax increase in Zapata County, correspondence, notes, and newspaper clippings. 1960

4/21: Telles, Maria, copies of documents, sketch maps, receipts and other materials concerning a lot in Laredo, 1924-1957 on which Mercurio Martinez paid back taxes in 1956.

4/22: Trevino, Domingo, copies of documents and correspondence related to attempting to obtain permanent U. S. residence for Domingo Trevino, brother of Mercurio Martinez's third wife, Domingo was brought to Texas by his father, Tomas Trevino in 1913, during the Carranza Revolution. Also papers related to a request for citizenship made by Luis Trevino, son of Antonio Trevino, 1940-1966. 1961.

4/23: Trevino, Manuel B., Partition of heirs, including a copy of the Partition deed, and a sketch map, including a sketch of a strip of land enclosed in La Selva Pasture sold to Mercurio Martinez by Carmen D. de Sanchez and her husband. 1928

5/1: Uribe, Aureliano, Heirs, a letter, notes and sketch maps related to lots and tracts in the vicinity of San Ygnacio, 1960.

5/2: Uribe, Ignacia and Jovita, documents and correspondence, 1954-1955.

5/3: Uribe, Jose Angel, Estate, copies of documents, notes and sketch maps, 1915-1954.

5/4: Uribe, Replat, maps and notes, Lots of the heirs of Trinidad Uribe, San Ygnacio, 1933

5/5: Uribe, Serafin and Miss Refugio Uribe, List of Real Estate and correspondence, 1963.

5/6: U. S. vs. The Heirs of Cosme Martinez, copies of documents, sketch maps, correspondence and other materials related to condemnation of property in Zapata for Falcon Reservior, 1958-1963.

5/7: U. S. Boundary Commission, list of owners who have lands bordering on the Rio Grande in the San Ygnacio Subdivision of the Jose Vasques Borrego Grant, Zapata County, Texas, 1963.

5/8: U. S. Government, List of Parcels Taken, copies of documents, notes, sketch maps and a clipping related to land taken for Falcon Reservior, 1958-1960.

5/9: U. S. Reports, Cantera Roch Matter, correspondence, sketch maps and receipts, including a photograph of Mercurio Martinez, 1959.

5/10: Vasquez, Juan and Armando, Reeve land matter, correspondence, 1958-1960.

5/11: Villarreal, Adelfa Fernandez, Laredo City Properties, copies of documents and
correspondence, 1953-1956.

5/12: Webb County, History, including life of A. M. Bruni, 1902; Undated

5/13: "Zapata," Ballad, words and music of a corrido written by Mercurio Martinez, 1952.

5/14: Zapata, Bank, clippings, correspondence and notices concerning the failure of the Bank of
Zapata, 1961-1962.

5/15: Zapata, History, including notes, clippings and correspondence, mostly 1945-1953.

5/16: Zapata County, History No. 3, old newspapers, including copies of the Zapata County News, 1945-1946.

68/52: Map showing land ownership in Zavala County, Texas, whiteprint.

68/53: Amended Plat showing subdivision of survey 267, ABST 1134, C.C.S.D. and R.G.N.G.Ry. Webb County, 1922.

68/54: Map of blocks in Laredo belonging to Hicks, Hicks and Bobbitt, blueprint.

68/55: Map showing partition of lands in Porción 52,Webb County, between David, Felipe and Francisca Martinez, blueprint, 1938.

68/56: Copy of the J.J. Cox map of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant, blueprint, 1902.

3/1: Martinez, Maria, correspondence, receipts, copies of documents and other materials related to loans taken out by Maria Trevino, Vda. de Martinez in order to modernize her home. 1958-1965

3/2: Martinez, Mercurio, miscellaneous papers labeled "to be examined" and "papers which must be placed in the right place" consisting primarily of copies of deeds and land partitions, papers are found at the back of the folder. 1916-1955; Undated

3/3: Martinez, Mercurio, music for two songs by Mercurio Martinez, "La Cancion Historica del 5 de Mayo de 1862 en Puebla" and "Cancion Historica Compuesta al General Grant en la Guerra entre Los Estados Unidos (Norte y Sur)". 1950

3/4: Martinez, Mercurio, Notary Public documents, and Texas Teachers Certificate. 1898; 1907-1965

3/5: Martinez, Mercurio, Old Age Benefits for his employees, Serafin Martinez and others, including tax forms, notes and clippings. 1936-1955

3/6: Martinez, Mercurio, Real Estate, including inventories, correspondence and notes on Mercurio Martinez's property, but primarily in the 1930s. 1935-1957

3/7: Martinez, Mercurio, Real Estate, including property lists and a copy of a will. 1934-1941

3/8: Martinez, Mercurio, Rendition of property. 1929-1952

3/9: Martinez, Mercurio, Rent Income and List of Houses, and correspondence concerning Social Security payments. 1949; 1951

3/10: Martinez, Mercurio, Will and Codicils, revoked and replaced by a last will and testament (not in this folder). 1950-1962

3/11: Martinez, Mercurio, Jr., Biography. 1946-1960

3/12: Martinez, Mercurio, Jr., correspondence with his father while attending summer school in Denton. 1962-1963

56/1: Heirship of Jesusa Vidaurri, wife of Victorino Dovalina.

56/2: Map of Laredo, Texas, blueprint, 1926.

56/3: Sketch map of share No. 9 out of San Andres Pasture, Zapata County, Texas, belonging to Mercurio Martinez.

56/4: Genealogical chart of the descendants of José Domingo Gonzalez, original grantee of four leagues of land.

59/12: Genealogical chart of the descendants of Bartolome Martinez, an original settler of Revilla (Guerrero) Tamaulipas, Mexico in 1750, December 30, 1963.

59/13: Sketch map of the Dolores Settlement and adjacent lands, Zapata County.

59/14: Genealogical chart showing the descendants of Lazaro Benavides and labeled "Family Tree of the principal families of Laredo, Texas. "

59/15: Replot of town lots in the north portion of San Ygnacio by the heirs of Trinidad Uribe, blueprint.

59/16: Certified copy of a map of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant showing Dolores, Corralitos, and San Ygnacio subdivisions, white print, 1958.

57/5: Genealogical chart of some descendants of José Domingo Gonzalez showing land sales.

57/6: Genealogical chart of some descendants of José Domingo Gonzalez showing land sales.

57/7: Map of Las Lajas Tract, Property of heirs of Juan Vidaurri in Zapata County, Texas, also showing the Rancho Dolores Settlement, E. J. Foster, surveyor, whiteprint, 1947.

57/8: Map of the town of San Ygnacio, Zapata County, Texas, inked copy showing a proposed paved loop past local landmarks.

60/17: Map of" La Volanta" Pasture, Webb County, Texas, blueprint, 1937.

60/18: Sketch map showing lands in and around the Dolores settlement, Zapata County, Texas, 1958.

60/19: Smith and Corkills' Solidad Ranches in Duval and Webb Counties, Texas, blueprint.

63/31: Sketch map of partition of lands in Porción 52, Webb County, between Felipe M. Gutierrez and others.

63/32: Photostat copy of a map attached to a Partition Deed of lands in the Dolores Subdivision by and between Proceso Martinez and others, 1918.

63/33: Map showing the Sauz Ranch Tract of Jesús María Martinez in the José Vasquez Borrego Grant, blueprint, 1940.

63/34: Map of La Volanta Pasture, Webb County, Texas, blueprint, 1937.

63/35: Map of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant, whiteprint, 1921.

58/9: Genealogical chart of the descendants of Jesus Treviño and Viviana Gutierrez, founders of San Ygnacio, Texas.

58/10: Map showing the subdivisions of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant in Zapata and Webb Counties, blueprint, 1921

58/11: Map of San Ygnacio, Zapata County, Texas, blueprint.

64/36: Map of roads and land holdings in the Dolores Subdivision, 1927.

64/37: Ink sketch map of Mercurio Martinez lands in Zapata County including Casa Verde and La Selva farms, 1936.

64/38: Land ownership map of Zapata County showing roads and ranches, ink on linen, 1919.

64/39: Contour map of property of the Cole Interests in Webb and Duval Counties.

64/40: Map of land in Webb and Zapata Counties showing conflict between the porciónes of Laredo and the José Vasquez Borrego Grant, blueprint, 1911.

61/21: Original map showing the subdivision of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant, ink, 1958.

61/22: Map of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant, whiteprint, 1962.

61/23: Genealogical chart showing the children and heirs of Estanislado Gutierrez and Josefa Gutierrez, descendants of Captain José Miguel de Cuellar, an early settler of Texas, ink original.

61/24: Whiteprint copy of No. 23.

62/25: Map of lands owned by Proceso Martinez in the José Vasquez Borrego Grant, blueprint with manuscript additions, 1931.

62/26: Map of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant, whiteprint, 1958.

62/27: Map of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant showing the north corner of the Vidaurri vs. Bruni judgment, blueprint, 1933.

62/28: Map of the José Vasquez Borrego Grant showing details in the Dolores settlement area, pencil on tracing paper.

62/29: Certificate of appointment of Miss Rosa Uribe Peña as vice-chairman of the San Ygnacio, Texas Committee for the Celebration of the President's Birthday for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, 1942.

62/30: Map showing Porciónes 12-19, Webb County, Texas, blueprint, 1934.

6/1: Notebook containing an index to the materials kept in the "Big Iron Safe." Some of the materials indexed in this notebook are found in Boxes 6-11.

6/2: Notebook No. 1 describing papers once stored in a safe and steel cabinet of Mercurio Martinez with notes on contents of deeds. Some of the materials indexed in this notebook are found in Boxes 13-19.

6/3: Notebook No. 2, describing papers once stored in a steel cabinet. Some of the materials indexed in this notebook are found in Boxes 19-28.

6/4: List and short description of old files and papers of Robert Lee Bobbitt, attorney, which were stored in Mercurio Martinez's Big Iron Safe at 416 Lincoln Street, Laredo, Texas, 1963.

6/5: Notes and copies of documents related to a dispute over the Dolores Ranch site between Enrique Martinez et. al. and Antonia Martinez de Vidaurri, A copy of a statement made by Ramon Arrendondo, contains the story of a family of refugees from the Mexican Revolution. 1960-1962. December 11, 1961,

6/6: Notes, family trees, and copies of documents related to Dolores Ranch site in dispute between the Martinez and Vidaurri families, 1884-1961.

6/7: More papers and maps related to the Dolores Ranch site in dispute between the Martinez and Vidaurri families, 1956-1961.

6/8: Correspondence, maps and additional papers related to the Dolores Ranch Site in dispute between the Martinez and Vidaurri families, including a December 23, 1961, sketch map showing dates of surveys of Webb, Encinal, Duval, Zapata and Starr counties.

7/1: Papers and maps containing "Information which may be used to file suit against Vidaurri trying to recover 300 acres around the Dolores Ranch, Zapata County, Texas", 1916-1960.

7/2: Same as No. 6 A and including an August 29, 1961, history of the Dolores Ranch founded by Cosme Martinez, 1961-1963.

7/3: Oral Deposition and answers of Mercurio Martinez in connection with the case of Enrique Martinez et. al., vs. Maria Vidaurri de Herbst, et. al., December 7, 1961.

7/4: Papers, maps and correspondence related to the new case of Martinez vs. Vidaurri, 1927-1962.

7/5: Accounts of episodes in the Laredo custom's district by Mercurio Martinez, 1959.

7/6: Copies of "Magazin de La Prensa", 1941.

7/7: Picture of Mercurio Martinez pointing at the two stones placed at Canada de San Andres by Spanish surveyors and picture of the stone house built by Cosme Martinez at Dolores Ranch in 1860.

7/8: Correspondence and papers related to the Dolores settlement road case, 1961-1962.

7/9: Copies of deeds, notes and other records related to the Martinez-Vidaurri land controversy.

7/10: Primarily correspondence between Mercurio Martinez and his son, Mercurio Martinez, Jr., and nephew, Antonio Martinez, 1956-1958.

9/1: Maps including a 1939 map of Mexico, a 1922 map of Laredo and a 1939 map of land development in Sota la Marina, Mexico.

9/2: Income tax returns and related papers, 1937-1941.

9/3: Papers, sketch maps and genealogies related to controversy over Dolores settlement between Martinez and Vidaurri families, Case of Proceso Martinez et. al. vs. Antonio Trevino et. al. 1925-1930.

9/4: Uribe and Martinez copies of oil and gas leases, La Trinidad Ranch and adjacent Uribe lands, 1929-1936.

9/5: Correspondence, notes, copies of legal papers and a photograph related to Martinez-Viduarri controversy concerning public use of a road from Dolores Ranch to [UNK] farm, 1924-1944.

9/6: Letters and copies of contracts about Mercurio Martinez's rental properties, 1936-1941.

9/7: Papers related to financial affairs of Proceso Martinez, 1933.

9/8: Copies of legal papers, notes and documents related to the case of Jesus Maria Trevino et. al. vs. Consolacion H. Bruni, et. al. and other matters concerning the Jose Vasquez Borrego Grant. Genealogies of the descendents of Jesus Trevino and Cosme Martinez are included, 1918-1941.

9/9: Copy of a petition of delinquent Zapata County tax payers and related materials, 1944.

9/10: Correspondence, notes and copies of legal papers related to Gutierrez lands, 1914-1945.

9/11: Notes and copies of legal documents related to the case of Mercurio Martinez vs. Alfredo Vidaurri, concerning a verbal attack on Martinez vs. Vidaurri over land ownership in the Dolores Ranch, 1936-1940.

9/12: Notes and copies of legal documents related to the case of Antonio M. Bruni et. al. vs. Heirs of Jose Vasquez Borrego, including an account of all individuals from whom Bruni purchased land or interest in land, 1918-1933.

9/13: Copies of papers related to Vidaurri, Borrego, and -Bruni lands including a January 18, 1939, copy of a court opinion in the case of Baldomero Chacon et. al. vs. Consolacion H. Bruni, et. al. and a November 21, 1935 discussion of Spanish laws concerning wills by Jesus M. Tercero of Neuvo Laredo, Mexico, 1782-1939.

14/1
Agreement signed by some owners of Porcion 36, Zapata County, concerning partition of said porcion, report of Commissioners on Partition of Porcion 36, and papers related to the case of Espiridion Flores et. al. vs. C. A. McLane et. al., 1917.

14/2
Certificate of deputation of Mercurio Martinez as County and District Clerk of Zapata County, 1902.

14/3
Copy of certificate of title to the Guacalito Pasture, part of La Trinidad Ranch.

14/4
Field notes of land owned by Blas Uribe, 1921.

14/5
Rental agreements from A. M. Bruni to J. M. Sanchez; and Roman Benavides to Luis Bruni. A statement by Trinidad Martinez concerning death of Adolfo Martinez, a notebook with Spanish poetry copies in it and a map of proposed state highways in Texas, 1918; 1918.

14/6
Records removed from file. They were tax records and maps used in trial of Mercurio Martinez vs. Alfredo Vidaurri.

14/7
Newspaper article on "The Two Modes of Life: Democratic vs. Communist."

14/8
File removed to Gavinete Azul (Blue Cabinet), stubs of tenants receipts, 1955-1957.

14/9
Contract between Florencio Flores and Mercurio Martinez concerning the building of a brick house, 1922.

14/10
Case of Baldomero Chacon vs. Consolacion H. Bruni, action in trespass to try title to undivided interest in 250,000 acres lying along Rio Grande, 1939.

14/11
Grazing lease from Mercurio Martinez to Eudoxio Martinez, 950 acres for 5 years from 1937.

14/12
State of Texas vs. A. M. Bruni et. al. (including Proceso Martinez and family) concerning title to 25,000 acres, 1902.

14/13
Teachers certificate issued to Mercurio Martinez by the office of the Zapata County Superintendent, 1900.

14/14
Receipts related to the settlement of the estate of Proceso Martinez, 1937.

14/15
Letters testamentary for Mercurio Martinez concerning the estate of Proceso Martinez, 1937.

14/16
Field notes on 213 acres of Labores de Palo Blanco tract, made for Elvira Gutierrez. Partition deed of Mrs. Refugio Gutierrez et. al. for the Palo Blanco tract, 1927.

14/17
Field notes of two tracts of San Andres Pasture transferred to Raymond Snow file, 1952.

14/18
Case of Proceso Martinez vs. Juan Antonio Trevino, 1930.

14/19
Newspaper articles concerning Golden Jubliee of St. Peters Church in Laredo and Mercurio Martinez's early years, 1947.

14/20
Correspondence between Mercurio Martinez and Edward H. Lange concerning a filing cabinet, 1947.

14/21
Copy of Vendors Lien from Josefa T. Vidaurri to Arnulfo Martinez, 1947.

14/22
Newspaper articles on old home of Raymond Martin, Mercurio Martinez's memories of the friendship between his father, Proceso, and Raymond Martin, 1947.

14/23
Combination to safe of Robert Bobbitt in the office of Horace C. Hall.

14/24
Release of oil and gas lease from Magnolia Petroleum Company to Proceso Martinez. Abstract of title of 651 acres allotted to Proceso Martinez, 1941.

14/25
Old map of Zapata County showing surveys of Jose Vasquez Borrego tracts, 1885.

14/26
Newspaper article about fasting.

14/27
Rental agreement between Mercurio Martinez and George J. Gay, 1948.

14/28
Rental contract between Mercurio Martinez and Enrique Martinez, for 3 years from 1948.

14/29
Bill of sale of house and lot from Mercurio Martinez to Juvencio Ramos, 1944.

14/30
Booklet containing a series of calendars for 200 years from 1828 to 2028.

14/31
A play, probably written by Mercurio Martinez, titled Decima.

14/32
Handwritten tables of weights and measures.

14/33
Texaco road map of Mexico, 1946.

14/34
Bank stubs of Union National Bank, Laredo, removed and placed in Blue Cabinet.

14/35
Pamphlets on the U.S. Army.

15/1
Brief of Defendants-in-Error in the Court of Civil Appeals, San Antonio. Case of Baldomero Chacon, et. al. vs. Consolacion H. Bruni, et. al.

15/2
Road maps, Arkansas and Louisiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, Texas, 1941; 1942; 1938.

15/3
Manual of Law, for use by Advisory Boards for Registrants.

15/4
USDA Bulletins on growing corn, poultry, cotton, beans and peas, sweet potatoes, and sheep, 1939.

15/5
A history of the old town of San Ygnacio as it appeared in the Central Power and Light News, 1947.

15/6
USDA publication, " Methods and Equipment for Home Laundering," 1940.

15/7
Federal Supplement, a publication which contains opinions of U. S. District Courts. This issue contains the case of Amaya et. al. vs. Stanolind Oil and Gas and renders opinion of Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, 1945, 1848.

15/8
Keys and directions for using combination lock of a Yale Safe belonging to Mercurio Martinez.

15/9
Serial number of Mercurio Martinez's typewriter - No. 2364222.

15/10
Warranty Deed from Cosme Martinez to Estefana Z. de Martinez, files dated 1911, 1918.

15/11
Newspaper history of Battle of Cinco de Mayo, and history of "Marcha Zaragoza." 1862,

15/12
Assorted papers, mileage records, and certificates pertaining to automobiles, 1943.

15/13
Affidavit of Mercurio Martinez concerning title of "Cosme Martinez Tract," Dolores Subdivision in the Borrego Grant, 1949.

15/14
A paper entitled " Porque la Ingrata Enemiga me lleva?," 1950.

15/15
Indemnity Agreement from Hicks, Hicks, Dickson, and Bobbitt to Mercurio Martinez, 1928.

15/16
Bill of sale for a mule from Antonio Salinas to Mercurio Martinez, 1928.

15/17
Mercurio Martinez's front tooth.

15/18
A verdict given in the case of Antonio Gutierrez vs. Trinidad Uribe, concerning ownership of a mule, 1898.

15/19
Papers relating to a life insurance policy from Volunteer Insurance State Life Insurance Company, 1947.

15/20
Three personal notebooks containing assorted dates, facts, trivia, songs, and descriptions, 1944-1947.

15/21
Genealogy of Mercurio Martinez, from the Martinez and from the Uribe branches.

15/22
Copy of right-of-way given to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 1950.

15/23
Information on Social Security benefits.

15/24
Copy of partition deed of Proceso Martinez, et al., of 700 acre tract, 1918.

15/25
Genealogy of José Dionicio Uribe, father of Blas Maria Uribe, 1950.

15/26
Letter from Felipe Martinez regarding width of Cosme Martinez tract and some costs of partition of a 700 acre tract known as Comunidad de Dolores.

15/27
Will of Mercurio Martinez, later voided. 1946,

15/28
Copy of land suit of Antonio Martinez de Vidaurri vs. Refugio Gutierrez de Martinez, 1947.

15/29
Bill of sale and other pertinent information concerning the case of Maria del Refugio G. de Martinez vs. Antonio M. de Vidaurri.

15/30
Lease contract of La Cantera Farm to El Campo Farm of D. Lozano, 1951.

15/31
Lease contract of La Trinidad Ranch to Henry M. Martinez, for 3 years from 1954.

15/32
Oil, gas and mineral lease to W. Raymond Snow, 985 acres for ten years from 1951.

15/33
Partition Deed of lands near San Ygnacio, between Adolfo Martinez and brothers and sisters, 1918.

19/1
Newspaper article containing notes on health.

19/2
Maps and information concerning Lot 8, Block 82, in New Zapata, Texas, 1953.

19/3
Map of tracts of land in the San Ygnacio subdivision devised to Carmen Dominguez de Sanchez under the will of Ignacia Uribe.

19/4
Map showing La Trinidad Ranch, known as Subdivision No. 7, with distances; also El Guacalito Tract, adjoining, known as Share No. 14, Zapata County.

19/5
Blue print showing tracts owned by heirs of Trinidad Uribe, 1909.

19/6
Social Security number of Mercurio Martinez, Jr.

19/7
Field notes of two tracts of the San Andres Pasture, 1937.

19/8
Genealogies and chain of title to lands in the San Ygnacio subdivision of the José Vásquez Borrego Grant, showing sale to Jesus Treviño, compiled, 1954.

19/9
Genealogies of José Dionicio Uribe, father of Blas Maria, Juan Martin, and Rafael Uribe, compiled, 1955.

19/10
Letter from Mercurio Martinez to Rafael Ramirez of Edinberg refering to acres of San Andres Pasture owned by heirs of Proceso Martinez, 1953.

19/11
Partition deed of lands in the San Ygnacio Tract and between Guadalupe Uribe de Martinez and others, 1915.

19/12
Copy of a partition deed of Dolores subdivision land between David, Felipe and Francesca Martinez,and a copy of a lease-contract, 1939 1960.

19/13
Autobiography of Mercurio Martinez, 1951.

19/14
Petition by citizens of San Ygnacio, Texas to Commissioner of International Boundary and Water Right to exclude San Ygnacio from confiscation due to Falcon Dam, 1951.

19/15
Laredo Waterworks System record of deposit for Manuel Lara, tenant of Mercurio Martinez, 1957.

19/16
Copy of letter from Maria D. Quesada of a house rent agreement, 1956.

19/17
Clippings and voluntary statement by Mercurio Martinez to F. B. I. agents concerning voting irregularities in Zapata County, 1957.

19/18
Copy of an affidavit by Antonio Martinez about the genealogy of Captain Miguel de Cuellar, and letter from Benjamin F. Cuellar about his [UNK], 1957.

19/19
A poem or verse about a Parody of a Certain Dance, 1957.

19/20
Lists of children and descendents of Juan Jose Gutierrez, 1957.

19/21
Sketch of the Uribe Garza Lane situated southeast of the Benavides-Uribe Boundary line, 1954.

19/22
Brief Abstracts of Deeds referring mostly to Dolores Subdivision tracts.

19/23
Sketch maps showing distances and width of San Ygnacio subdivision.

19/24
Sketch showing sewer services on houses 505, 507 and 507-1/2 Hendrick Avenue in Laredo, 1957.

19/25
Affidavit of Power of Attorney from Antonio Martinez, et. al., to Teresa Martinez, 1957.

19/26
Biography of Colonel Antonio Zapata, for whom Zapata County was named, 1957.

19/27
Disposition of case of Enrique Martinez, et. al., vs. Antonia Martinez de Vidaurri, 1936.

19/28
Copy of a Spanish Deed, with English translation attached from Antonia Vidaurri to Cosme Martinez for part of the Dolores Ranch. dated 1858,

19/29
Copy of a Spanish Deed, with English Translation from Jose Maria Margil Vidaurri to Hipolito de la Pena. dated 1829,

19/30
Copy of a Power of Attorney from Antonia Vidaurri to her son José María Pena Vidaurri, 1868.

19/31
Certified copy of ratification of Sale of "Cosme Martinez Tract,"Dolores Subdivision, 1868.

19/32
Newspaper advertisement picture of Juventino Rosas with his violin, 1957.

19/33
A poem by Mercurio Martinez about "The Poll Tax."

19/34
List of city of Laredo property, lots and improvements, with land values which are rendered by Mercurio Martinez, 1957.

24/1
Replat, out of Lot 166-1/2, Block 31, San Ygnacio, Texas.

24/2
Copy of partition of lands held in common between Manuel B. Trevino and Jesus B. Trevino, 1919.

24/3
Copy of judgment in reference to road from Dolores settlement to Laredo-Zapata State Highway, 1959.

24/4
Memos about the marriage license of Mercurio Martinez and Guadalupe Uribe de Martinez, and the last will of Guadualupe Uribe de Martinez.

24/5
Method and example for converting land measured in varas and feet into acres.

24/6
Field notes for a tract of land which was part of El Grullo Pasture, near San Ygnacio, Texas, 1927.

24/7
List of copies of oil and gas leases, wills, and other materials, 1959.

24/8
Original field notes of El Guacalito Tract, 985.4 acres, part of La Trinidad Ranch, Zapata County, 1907.

24/9
Form for surveying farms.

24/10
Survey records of tenacing and of a dam at Campo Santo, 1953.

24/11
Contract between Juan B. Montalvo and J. O. Woodrow, as partial partner in raising cattle at La Selva Ranch, 1962.

24/12
Copy of letter from Mercurio Martinez to R. L. Bobbitt, concerning Martinez's retirement from the law firm of Hicks &Dickson, 1942.

24/13
A list of conditions to keep the love of a woman.

24/14
List of deeds introduced in case of estate of A. M. Bruni, et. al., vs. heirs of Jose V. Borrego, et. al.

24/15
List of papers of possible use to some interested party.

24/16
Memo concerning Porciones 1, 2 and 37 owned by El Capitán Miguel de Cuellar, and other matters.

24/17
Map of Zapata County, 1958.

24/18
A ten year oil, gas and mineral lease from Mercurio Martinez to R. C. Turner for Las Cabras tract, Zapata County, from 1960.

24/19
Blue print of partition of lands in vicinity of town of San Ygnacio, Zapata County, among the heirs of Trinidad Uribe, 1927.

24/20
Maps and sketches of Casa Verde Farm, part of La Selva Pasture and two small tracts out of Share 24.

24/21
Field notes of La Selva, Casa Verde, and Las Cabras Pastures, 1957.

24/22
Copy of lease contract between L. R. Ortiz and Higgimbotham Cattle Company, 1933.

24/23
Copy of field notes of La Selva, Casa Verde, and Las Cabras Pastures. Additional letters and notes referring to same, 1962.

24/24
A poem by Mercurio Martinez about the Mayoral Election in Laredo on April 5, 1960.

24/25
Lists of tracts of land and number of acres owned by Juvenal, Amalia, Serafin, and Lauro Martinez in San Ygnacio Subdivision, Borrego Grant, 1960.

24/26
Ballads by Mercurio Martinez entitled "El Corrido del Chalán” and “Corrido de la Hacienda de San Juan Candado de Hidalgo, Texas."

24/27
Resurvey and field notes and map of Campo Santo Pasture, 1960.

24/28
Lease contract between Mercurio Martinez and Henry M. Martinez for Campo Santo Pasture, 1960.

24/29
Copy of affidavit of Mercurio Martinez in reference to undivided interest he owns in a 100 acre tract in name of Josefa M. de Gutierrez, under a partition deed of Proceso Martinez, 1955.

24/30
Field notes and sketch of Uribe-Garza Lane, of which 1/8 was owned by Mercurio Martinez.

24/31
A song composed by Mercurio Martinez entitled "Recuerdos de Ayer" ("Memories of Yesterday").

24/32
Photostat copy of will and testament of Proceso Martinez, dated January 7, 1934.

24/33
Memo about old deeds from Jesus Treviño to Vicente and Blas Maria Gutierrez, also from Blas Maria Gutierrez to Blas Maria Uribe.

24/34
Inventory of Real Estate owned by Mercurio Martinez, December 16, 1960.

24/35
Field notes for part of Las Cabras Tract owned by Josefina M. de Martinez, and a map and field notes for the Labor de la Abundancia also owned by Josefina M. de Martinez.

24/36
Pasture lease of La Trinidad Ranch from Mercurio Martinez to D. O. Gallagher for 5 years from 1923. Also maps and sketches of same land.

16/1
Copy of Partition Deed by and between Jose D. Uribe and others of " Communidad de Uribe de San Ygnacio," September 21, 1914.

16/2
Copy of Partition Deed by and between Jesus Uribe, Adolfo Martinez of " Las Cristales Pasture, " 1911.

16/3
Copy of Partition Deed by Guadalupe Uribe de Martinez, et al., 1915.

16/4
Papers referring to a Kirby Vacuum Cleaner, 1951.

16/5
A bill from Galo Optical Company, 1951.

16/6
Copy of last will of Proceso Martinez, 1934.

16/7
Affidavit of Inda Lecio V. Uribe, et al., concerning title to land of Jesus Treviño, 1923.

16/8
Partition of the San Ygnacio Subdivision by and between Blas Maria Uribe, et al., 1887.

16/9
Easement and right-of-way in San Andres Tract, 233 acres to Central Power and Light, 1952.

16/10
Newspaper copy of last will of John A. Valls, 1939.

16/11
Newspaper biography of John A. Valls, 1941.

16/12
A copy of sketch showing Uribe addition, adjoining the northeast part of San Ygnacio, Texas.

16/13
Immigration and biographical matter of Jesus Maria Uribe and daughter, Rosa Uribe, 1941.

16/14
Copy of partition deed of La Comunidad de San Ygnacio, by and between José D. Uribe and others, 1914.

16/15
Copy of partition deed of Terreno Especial by and between Jose Maria Uribe, 1917.

16/16
Sketch of land known as Share No. 2 of heirs of Jesusa Uribe, wife of Proceso Martinez, 1914.

16/17
Three songs by Juan Guerra Flores.

16/18
Genealogies of Miguel Borrego, grandson of Jose Vasquez Borrego.

16/19
Copy of case of State of Texas vs. A. M. Bruni et al. Disposition of John J. Terrell, Commissioner of General Land Office, 1903.

16/20
Newspaper article on electricity coming to Laredo, 1888.

16/21
Newspaper history of first City Hall of Laredo.

16/22
Origins of Hacienda de Dolores, near mouth of Dolores Creek and Hacienda de Alamo, located in the Province of Saltillo.

16/23
Copies of wills of Jose Maria Uribe and Benita Martinez de Uribe.

16/24
Copy of lease contract between Rosa Uribe et al. and Mr. William McMurry, 1945.

16/25
Copy of inventory of Real and Personal Estate of Jose Maria Uribe.

16/26
Map of partition of Porcíon 41, Zapata County, "Uribeno."

16/27
List of authorities or cases on which citizens born in Foreign countries may claim to be citizens of the United States.

16/28
Letter to Mercurio Martinez from T. C. Frost, 1949.

16/29
Speech of Senator Tom Connally made in the U.S. Senate, in reference to restoring tidelands to the States. July 24, 1951,

16/30
A law explained by Mr. Yale Hicks in reference to the estate of Rufino Lopez, Jr.

16/31
Genealogies of Jose Vasquez Borrego.

16/32
Copy of Partition Deed by and between Margarita B. Trevino, Manuel B. Trevino, et. al., out of Fernando Uribe Tracts.

16/33
Copy of last will of Proceso Martinez, 1934.

16/34
Rent Contract from Mercurio Martinez to Rafael Cantu et. al. for 3 years of San Andres Tract, 1952.

18/1
Statement of eligibility to hold office and vote, USDA.

18/2
Copy of Quit Claim Deed from Robert Lee Bobbitt to Mercurio Martinez, 1954.

18/3
Oil, gas, mineral lease from Robert Lee Bobbitt and Mercurio Martinez to W. H. Holland for ten years from 1954.

18/4
Oil, gas, mineral lease from Mercurio Martinez to W. H. Holland for 310 acres for 10 years from 1954.

18/5
Copy of deed from L. U. Vda. de Martinez, et. al. to Mercurio Martinez, Las Cabras Tract, 1936.

18/6
Accident insurance policy for Mercurio Martinez, 1955.

18/7
Oil, gas, mineral lease from Mercurio Martinez, et. al. to W. H. Holland, 1954.

18/8
Genealogy of Mercurio Martinez, 1955.

18/9
Copy of will of Carlota Martinez, 1945.

18/10
Affidavit of Mercurio Martinez in reference to acquisition on title of 63 acres, 1955.

18/11
Newspaper article on Tax exemptions, 1955.

18/12
Field notes and affidavits concerning land from J. C. Martin to Enrique Martinez and Mrs. Refugio G. de Martinez, 1962.

18/13
Translation of warranty deed from Matias Trevino to Blas Maria Uribe, filed, 1860, 1876.

18/14
Chart of distribution of property in various types of settlements if no will is left.

18/15
Lease agreement between Refugio Fernandez and Abel Simon Martinez, 1955.

18/16
Copy of last will and testament of Guadalupe Uribe de Martinez, 1935.

18/17
English translation of birth of Mercurio Martinez's wife, Cristina Trevino, born in Old Guerrero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, 1895.

18/18
Map of partition of lands of José Angel Uribe pasture between José Angel Uribe, Jovita Uribe and Ignacio Uribe.

18/19
Various measures of land used in description of Spanish grants.

18/20
Copy of will of Primitivo Uribe, and his wife, Juliana Villarreal de Uribe, and other papers, 1941.

18/21
Grazing lease of San Andres Pasture from Mercurio Martinez, et. al. to Cristobal M. Martinez, 1955.

18/22
Copy of will of Herlinda Gutierrez de Martinez and will of Barbarita Gonzalez de Muñoz, 1955.

18/23
Statement by Mercurio Martinez of heirship of Antonio Martinez Gonzalez and wife, 1955.

18/24
Receipts of oil, gas rental deposits and a check book in Bank of Zapata. Power of attorney for Mercurio Martinez from Proceso Martinez, et. al., 1955.

18/25
Memo of deed from Blas Maria Gutierrez to Blas Maria Uribe, 1949.

18/26
Newspaper biography of Manuel J. Raymond of Laredo, December 20, 1955.

18/27
Copy of last will and testament of Guadalupe Uribe de Martinez, wife of Mercurio Martinez, filed 1935.

18/28
Field notes of 1,084 acres of land in San Ygnacio Subdivision, owned by Mercurio Martinez, known as "La Selva,""Casa Verde," and "Las Cabras" pastures,
1940.
18/29
A poem by Mercurio Martinez about a School Commissioners Election, 1955.

18/30
Affidavit of Mercurio Martinez and Charles Alexander concerning Partition Deeds of two tracts of land between Juan Martinez Cuellar, et. al., and also between J. C. Martin, Executor of Estate of A. M. Bruni, 1955.

18/31
Field notes of Lots 10 and 11, Block 47 (Uribe Addition) in San Ygnacio. Copy of purchase agreement from Leobardo Benavides to Mercurio Martinez for same property, 1961.

18/32
A map and some correspondence relating to Porciónes 52 and 53 in Webb County belonging to Maria del Refugio G. de Martinez, and to Enrique Martinez, 1962.

18/33
Field notes of survey of Southeast line of Cosme Martinez Tract, Dolores Subdivision, Jose Vasquez Borrego Grant, Zapata County, 1956.

18/34
A song, words and music, about the Mayoral Election in Laredo, April 3, 1956.

18/35
A poem by Mercurio Martinez dedicated to his wife on El dia de las Madres Mexicanas (Mexican Mothers Day) May 10, 1956.

18/36
Questions and answers about the U. S. in English and Spanish.

18/37
Figures and measurements to calculate the space occupied by a cubic yard of concrete.

18/38
A song by Mercurio Martinez, "Corrido de la Presa Falcon" (Ballad of Falcon Dam).

20/1
Affidavit and sketches by Mercurio Martinez referring to the chain of Title of Las Cabras Pasture, 1958.

20/2
Copies of wills and testaments of Jose Servando Gonzalez, and wife, 1957.

20/3
Substance of a portion of Testimony in case of Enrique Martinez, et. al. vs. Antonia Martinez de Vidaurri, 1957.

20/4
List of pasture tracts owned by Mercurio Martinez and rendered for taxation in Zapata County, 1957.

20/5
Sketches showing sewers on Lot 9, Block 91, W. D. Laredo.

20/6
Sketches showing sewer locations on three lots, 505, 507 and 507-1/2 Hendrich Avenue, 1957.

20/7
Part of the family tree of Juan Jose Trevino and wife, Manuella Villarreal, compiled in 1957.

20/8
Replot of Trinidad Uribe, showing lots 10 and 11, Block 47, San Ygnacio, 1954.

20/9
Some notes on San Ygnacio as an early settlement and some of its founders, 1957.

20/10
Statement of Mercurio Martinez and Proceso Martinez to the continuous residence of Pedro Villegas in Texas since 1898, 1953.

20/11
Copy of wills of Francisca Martinez and a list of devices, 1957.

20/12
Copy of letter from Mercurio Martinez to Eudoxio Martinez referring to a 90 acre tract and an 18 acre lane, including abstracts to said land, 1948.

20/13
Copy of right-of-way easement from Eudoxio Martinez to Mercurio Martinez, 1941.

20/14
Genealogies and heirs of Cosme Martinez, owner and founder of Dolores Ranch, 1950.

20/15
Copy of Court opinion in case of Refugio Gutierrez de Martinez, et. al., vs. Antonia Martinez de Vidaurri, et. al., 1949.

20/16
Genealogies of children and heirs of Proceso Martinez, 1956.

20/17
History of the title on which hirs of Juan Vidaurri base their claim to lower half of Dolores Subdivision of Jose Vasquez Borrego Grant, related to the case of Martinez vs. Vidaurri, 1956.

20/18
List of expenses in connection with case of Enrique Martinez, et. al., vs. Antonia Martinez de Vidaurri, 1951.

20/19
Sketch and description of land in the Trinidad Uribe addition in San Ygnacio Owned by Mercurio Martinez, 1954.

20/20
Geneaology of Bartolome Martinez, one of the original residents of Guerrero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, in 1750.

20/21
Copy of Abstract of Title (Brief) of Jose Vasquez Borrego Grant, including San Ygnacio, Corralitos, and Dolores Subdivision.

20/22
Lease-contract and correspondence of Mercurio Martinez with Tom M. Harper for La Trinidad Ranch from 1958 to 1963.

20/23
Business career of Mercurio Martinez, 1953.

20/24
Old age and survivors insurance of Cristina T. Martinez, under Social Security of her husband, Mercurio Martinez, 1957.

20/25
Copy of memo to Laurie M. Huck concerning fees paid in case of Enrique Martinez, et. al. vs. Antonia M. de Vidaurri, et. al., 1955.

20/26
History of Jose Vasquez Borrego Grant and testimony prepared by Mercurio Martinez for case of Enrique Martinez, et. al. vs. Antonia M. de Vidaurri, et. al., 1956.

20/27
Testimony of Mercurio Martinez, more or less, given in case of Enrique Martinez, et. al. vs. Antonia M. de Vidaurri, et. al., 1956.

20/28
Copy of will and testament of Roberto and Flavia Pena Flores, 1957.

21/1
Copy of an affidavit of Mercurio Martinez referring to purchase of lands by Jesus Trevino and Blas Maria Uribe, beginning in 1850.

21/2
Map showing lands owned and possessed by Mercurio Martinez known as La Selva, Casa Verde, and Las Cabras Pastures, situated in San Ygnacio Subdivision, 1957.

21/3
Heirship of Claudio Gutierrez and other descendents of Captain Jose Miguel de Cuellar, 1955.

21/4
A map showing El Recuerdo and Las Liebies Farms, Dolores Subdivision, 1910.

21/5
Field notes of a 59 acre tract known as the original "Casa Verde Fields," 1927.

21/6
Drawing of the Toro Tank Dam in San Andres Pasture (Dolores Subdivision) showing height, distances of sections, 1956.

21/7
Maps which represent the present owners of the Jesús Martinez Gonazlez Tract with an easement or right-of-way for Mercurio Martinez, 1941.

21/8
Maps showing certain tracts in vicinity of Dolores Ranch, 1951.

21/9
Copy of field notes from Laredo Zapata highway passing south of Recuerdo Farm, 1956.

21/10
Blue Print of Partition of 700 acre tract known as Comunidad de Dolores, Zapata County, 1956.

21/11
A list of the fractional undivided interest of Share No. 7, Dolores Subdivision, Zapata County, 1957.

21/12
Sketch of Partition between heirs of Juan Martinez Cuellar and heirs of Antonia Martinez de Vidaurri, 1957.

21/13
Geneaologies of Jose Vasquez Borrego prepared by Baldomero Chacon, undated.

21/14
Newspaper history of Col. Antonio Zapata, 1946.

21/15
Special newspaper edition on early history of water and irrigation in Texas and city of Laredo by Don Tomás Sanchez, Zapata County News, June 7, 1946.

21/16
Copy of map of tract of land sold by Raul Martinez and Herlinda G. de Martinez to Charles Alexander, 1954.

21/17
Copy of grazing lease between Efigenia C. de Martinez, et. al., and Jose E. Martinez of Dolores Pasture, Zapata County, 1957.

21/18
Life insurance policy of Mercurio Martinez, 1957.

21/19
Newspaper biography of J. C. Martin, Laredo Times, December 19, 1957.

21/20
Authority given by Mercurio Martinez to Mercurio Martinez, Jr., to draw checks on Laredo National Bank, 1957.

21/21
Power of attorney given to Emillio Martinez and Carolota Martinez by Rosaura, Antonio Martinez and others, to collect oil and gas rents, 1952.

21/22
Memo showing distances from Canada de San Andres, along the Old Laredo-Zaptata state highway to Southeast corner of Recuerdo Farm, 1958.

21/23
Memo about historical songs and verses (canciones) by Mercurio Martinez, 1954.

21/24
Genealogy of Captain Miguel de Cuellar, original grantee and owner of Porciones 1, 2 and 37, situated in Zapata County, Texas.

21/25
Heirship of Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara and his brother, Enrique Gutierrez de Lara, (genealogies).

21/26
Heirship of Bartolome Martinez, one of founders of Revilla (Guerrero), Tamaulipas and an ancestor of Mercurio Martinez.

21/27
Heirship of Luis Uribe, one of founders of Revilla (Guerrero), Tamaulipas, in 1750, and an ancestor of Mercurio Martinez.

21/28
Original map of 59 acre tract known as the original Field of Casa Verde Farm, also a blue-print, 1927.

21/29
Map showing width of Casa Verde tract.

21/30
Lease contract between L. U. Vda. de Martinez and Mercurio Martinez for 3 years from 1932.

21/31
Copy of field notes and blue print of map of right-of-way of state highway 83, Grullo Creek in vicinity of San Ygnacio, Texas, 1943.

21/32
Map including La Selva, Casa Verde, and Las Cabras Pastures and copy of deed from Carmen Dominguez de Sanchez to Mercurio Martinez, 1952.

21/33
Note saying "Old map from General Land Office showing two canadas de San Andres taken out to be used in my depostion, 1961."

21/34
Blue print of original map showing 1/4 of Dolores Subdivision of José Vasquez Borrego Grant, south of Porción 59 of Laredo. dated 1921,

21/35
Note saying "Map of Villareal showing roads loaned to Raymond Goodman to prepare for suit of road case in Martinez vs. Vidaurri."

21/36
Note saying "Judgement including field notes of Borrego Grant dated 1904 in case of State of Texas vs. A. M. Bruni, et. al., left with Goodman to be used in case of Martinez vs. Vidaurri."

21/37
Copy of an opinion in the Court of Civil Appeals, in case of Enrique Martinez, et. al., vs. Antonia M. de Vidaurri, This very useful in describing the issues at stake between the Martinez and Vidaurri families in the Dolores Ranch area. 1957.

25/1
Partition of San Andres Pasture under will of Proceso Martinez, and a memo of partition between Josefa Gutierrez and Tomás Garcia of Santa Rita Ranch Tract, 1952.

25/2
Sketch of lands owned by Eudoxio and Proceso Martinez rented to Rafael Cantu and Dolores Ramos, 1952.

25/3
Field notes of La Selva and Casa Verde Pastures, 1947.

25/4
Letter from Jesús M. Tercero, Nuevo Laredo attorney to Hicks, Dickson, and Lange about Spanish land laws prior to 1821, written in 1935.

25/5
Maps of La Selva.

25/6
List of land owners, West of Laredo-Zapata State Highway No. 83, in Borrego Grant, 1945.

25/7
Certificate by Zapata County Clerk concerning property of Adela Uribe de Martinez, 1926.

25/8
Legend of the description of the Palace of Montezuma, 1961.

25/9
Correspondence and a report by Mercurio Martinez about the origins of the names of several Zapata County settlements and arroyos, 1961

25/10
Original key to a clock purchased by Mercurio Martinez in 1908.

25/11
A list of miscellaneous items found in a wooden shed in the yard of the store house in San Ygnacio where Mercurio Martinez lived before moving to Laredo, compiled 1961.

25/12
Copy of the will of Galo Garcia, 1933.

25/13
Copy of "Statement of Facts and History of Experience" of Robert L. Bobbitt, written by Bobbitt in 1933.

25/14
History of Seno Mexicano (the region between Nuevo Leon and the Gulf of Mexico) along the Rio Grande, and the uses of water of said river by the settlers of the old Spanish Grants, since 1749, written by Mercurio Martinez, 1961.

25/15
A form of affidavit used to establish date of birth.

25/16
Field notes of El Guacalito Pasture, Northeast part of La Trinidad Ranch, Zapata County.

25/17
Copy of Rental Division Order from Mercurio Martinez to Texas National Petroleum Company, 1954.

25/18
Records pertaining to a copy of Oil, Gas, Mineral Lease of Guacalito Tract of 985.4 acres, from Mercurio Martinez to W. D. Miller for 5 years from 1961.

25/19
Copy of map of partition of San Ygnacio Subdivision of J. V. Borrego Grant, Zapata and Webb Counties.

25/20
Heirship of Cristina Treviño de Martinez, wife of Mercurio Martinez, 1961.

25/21
Deed from Proceso Martinez, Sr., to A. P. Spohn, deed from A. P. Spohn to Proceso Martinez, Sr., (Dolores Land), 1915.

25/22
Will and related instruments of Mercurio Martinez, later revoked. 1946,

25/23
Document appointing Proceso Martinez, Sr., to Board of Appeals of Zapata County, 1870.

25/24
Spanish Deed with English translation and blue print from Antonia Vidaurri to Cosme Martinez (Dolores Lands in conflict with Laredo Porciónes).

25/25
Copy of print map of the San Ygnacio Subdivision-Borrego Grant made by and between Uribe, Gutierrez and Benavides families in 1896

25/26
Copy of will of Refugio Uribe, June, 1931.

25/27
A $450.00 note of Leobardo Benavides, with vendor's lien in part payment of Lot 10, Block 47, situated in San Ygnacio, Zapata, 1961.

25/28
Affidavit of Mercurio Martinez in reference to title of the Guacalito Tract - Northeast part of La Trinidad Ranch, 1961.

25/29
Copy of letter to Judge Santos Medina in reference to map sent him of San Ygnacio, 1959.

25/30
"Corrido de Charlie Dick" and "Los Cuatro Hermanos," political ballads, (corridos). 1954,

25/31
A list and some records of parcels of land taken by the U. S. out of the "Campo Santo Pasture,"San Ygnacio, and amounts paid, 1961.

25/32
Field notes of Lot purchased from Enchilada Galván Vda. de Gonzalez, situated in San Ygnacio.

25/33
Song by Mercurio Martinez entitled "Dónde Estas Corazón,"(canciones) 1961,

25/34
Sketch showing Webb, Zapata, and Encinal Counties and a letter to Goodwin and Hays, Attorneys, concerning Enrique Martinez, et. al. vs. María Vidaurri de Herbst et. al., 1961.

25/35
Field notes to locate Southeast boundary line of Cosme Martinez-Pena Vidaurri Tracts, 1962.

25/36
Sketches and maps showing natural and artifical points on Dolores Subdivision, Borrego Grant.

25/37
Correspondence concerning Enrique Martinez vs. María Vidaurri, showing partial distances from Lomas del Difunto Flores to Canada de San Andres, 1962.

25/38
Field notes of Zapata and Webb County boundaries, as described in an Old Statute Book, 1961.

25/39
Distances measured by auto speedometer from La Perla Park to Canada de San Andres, and to Webb-Zapata County line, 1961.

25/40
Widths of Subdivisions of J. V. Borrego Grant, according to a map of A. R. Villareal, 1958.

25/41
Sketch of four Canadas de San Andres, field notes of 61.6 acres of Dolores Ranch, and genealogy of José Alefandro Vidaurri and Hipolito Pena. 1951,