He resigned as civil governor in 1790. He was accused in 1791 of smuggling contraband goods and trading with the Indians, but these charges could not be proven. He continued to live in the territory and after the death of his first wife, married Marie Guadalupe de Herrera in 1796. He died in 1809. Many of his descendants still live in the East Texas area.
Collection contains photocopied documents, newspaper clippings, maps, and genealogy.
Reverse color copy of original. Two typed translated transcripts. Copy of will with explanation, copyrighted 1977 by Joseph W. McKnight. 5 items. Typed transcript translation of request to governor regarding ranch on the Attoyac and appraisal, dated 1810. Copy of original document of petition for title.