Bound manuscript volume. The volume registers letters, official letters (ofícios), and petitions (requerimentos) produced by the Provincial Assembly of Paraíba (Junta Provincial da Paraíba) between 1821 and 1824. Relates Paraíba’s allegiance to the Portuguese Constitution; the government of Joaquim Rebelo da Fonseca Rozado; the installation of a liberal government; chaos in the province of Pernambuco and the installation of a new government in Goiana, the Temporary Provincial Assembly (Junta Provincial Temporária); filling military posts in the Regimento de Milícia de Brancos; solicitation (solicitação) of a revision of the sentence of the Portuguese War Council (Conselho da Guerra) that the government of Paraíba offer asylum to individuals from the province of Rio Grande do Norte; election of a governing assembly of Paraíba (Junta Governativa da Paraíba); and officials’ manifestation (manifestção) regarding Brazilian independence.
Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 189 folios, in addition to front and back covers. Contains non-original cover and binding that jeopardize readability; folios damaged by insects and iron gall ink.
Creator (Author): Paraíba's provincial council (Junta Provincial da Paraíba).
