The Caldwell Alligator is a handwritten newspaper, likely from 1846 as it mentions the 70th anniversary of the American Revolution. It contains an article about the local celebrations for the 4th of July.
The unnamed editor also reflects on patriotism and how people should celebrate the holiday. The editor begins the newspaper with an interesting note, writing that "The Editor begs leave to assure the Public that his absence to the Rio Grande on duties connected with the public interest has prevented the publication of his paper but hastens to assure the public of a future continuation."