Item 40. Galvez, Mariano. [Guatemala, 5-5-1829] Broadsheet. [drop-title] Con fecha de 29 de febrero de este año el gobierno se sirvió expedir el decreto siguente… Decreto. Considerando que las municipalidades actuales no han sido nombradas con la libertad necesaria pues que se eligieron sus individuos bajo una fuerza opresora, he tenido a bien decretar; 1. Que se convoque al pueblo de esta Ciudad por medio del bando de estilo para que en el proximo Domingo se celebren las elecciones primarias, y el primer dia festivo inmediato se elijan los alcaldes regidores y sindico. Small 8vo. 2 pp.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Original letters, broadsides, pamphlets, printed materials and books documenting the political and cultural relationships between the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, Cuba, Spain, and Portugal, beginning with the heyday of nation formation from 1776 to 1815 and ending with the building of the Panama Canal in the early twentieth century. Many of the documents are original government publications such as constitutions, decrees, or presidential and congressional messages, and broadsides and pamphlets serving as public statements regarding the political and social events of the time. Other items of note include George F. Dunham's "A Journey to Brazil on the Good Ship Montpelier," an 1853 first hand description of slavery and plantation life in Brazil, and the first Mexico City printing (1821) of Augustin de Iturbide's Plan de Iguala.
Dates
- 1821-1829,1861-1920
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center in the vault.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet ( (5 boxes and digital objects))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Levander, Caroline (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu