Building Materials (Alabastro)

Unrelated documents (some incomplete) concerning various aspects of public works. Ff.222-223 Jordan has bought house in Alameda adjoining Santa Isabel convent, asks to have separating Wall removed. F.224 Jose Soto asks that his son (josef, soldier sentenced to Obras publicas) be sent to Hospital; mentions certification of Josef's illness, not included. Ff.225-226 Rodriguez asks that deterioration of her property be repaired (a service apparently included in property taxes). Ff.228-230 suggestions for improvements to roads around Toluca, areas frequently washed out, creating toll bridge between San Martin and Mexico City. Ff.231 traffic in front of San Juan de la Penitencia convent disturbing sick being treated there. Ff.233-235 road under construction between Veracruz and Orizava. F.237 pension paid to dona Victoriana beron India cazique as widowed property Owner. Ff/238-240 construction of public chapel on grounds of San Jose convent; gives some specifics for building materials, architectural details; mentions alabaster from Tizaltepeque to be used, transport of alabaster. F.241 mentions plan for houses to be built in Cultepeque. Ff.242-243 Marulanda complains of no waterline, roads not paved at his house, not worth what he paid unless brought up to standard. F.244 priests of San Camilo complain of lack of maintenance at church making public apathetic, pious intentions impossible. (A. Dean, October 1989)