Americas collection digitized materials

• Americas collection
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 2: J.G. de Torde. ALS. Goliad. 5-23-183[0]. Sustaining a widow’s claim of title to her deceased husband’s lands, and suspending additional claims until the Supreme Government of the State reviews the matter. To C. Antonio Vasquez. 2 pp. [incomplete]
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 35. [Dardon, Marcos]. [Guatemala, 4-30-1829]. Broadside. La Asamblea Lejislativa del estado de Guatemala à sus comiténtes. [Begins:] Despues de tantas victimas y de tan dolorosos sacrificios, ocasionados por los tiranos usurpadores de la soberania del estado, la representacion restituida ya à sus funciones, os convoca hoi para elejir vuestros funcionarios. Folio. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series I: South America, 1812-1861 | Subseries F: Venezuela, 1812-186 | [12-18-1861]. Letter: Ayers Braach & Co., re. Failure at setting up a sewing machine business in Venezuela as “the people of this country are not sensible enough…” Caracas, Venezuela. To I.M.Singer & Co. 1 p. (ALS, #39)
• Americas collection | Series III: Mexico, 1821-1865 | 2-4-1821. Iturbide, Agustin. Plan del Señor Coronel D. Agustin Iturbide. Copia del Suplemento al número 14 de la Abeja poblana. Mexico: Oficina de D. J. M. Benavente y Socios. The first Mexico City printing of the Plan of Iguala. 2 pp. (Br, #1)
• Americas collection | Series I: South America, 1812-1861 | Subseries E: Peru, 1825-1826 | [4-27-1825]. Gaceta Extraordinaria del Gobierno. Lima: Imprenta del Gobierno. #37. 12.25 x 8 inches. Announcing to Peruvians the state of peace reigning throughout the American continent. 2 pp. (B, #18)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 1811, [Whipple, Oliver] Nine Letters, Particularly Addressed To The People Of The Revolting Spanish Provinces Of The Caraccas, And To Other Spanish Provinces In North And South America: And To The Whole Spanish Nation And The Civilized World. By Don Augosto Revilo Elppihw, Artium Magister. Anglecised And Correctly Compared With The Spanish. Written July, 1810. Baltimore. A scarce pamphlet arguing the against the independence movements in Latin America. 27pp. (Pm, #26)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 9-30-1830. Signed document. Bustamante, Anastasio. Shortly after Mexico has warded off an attempted Spanish reconquest. Events "called me to the position of Vice President and charged me with Executive Power... the relationship that must exist between the United States of Mexico and your Republic [Bolivia] becomes interwoven as is convenient to our mutual interests." Also signed by the Secretary of Foreign Relations, Lucas Alaman y Escalada. To [Andres de Santa Cruz y Calahumana]. 2 pp. (#60)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 12-12-1835 . Cramp, James. [Letter: Texas Revolution, Mexico, Filibustering] Remarkable letter written two days before his execution at Tampico. Cramp had been swept up in the Tampico Expedition of exiled Mexican military officer Jose Antonio Mexia. (incomplete) (ALS, #15.01)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 12-1835. Cramp, James. Letter, manuscript fair copy, in Cramp’s hand, of the Declaration and Petition of the American prisoners who were subsequently executed at Tampico. (incomplete) (AL, #15.02)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 12-3-1908 Letter by Theodore Roosevelt on White House stationery, discussing events in Haiti, Santo Domingo, Cuba, Panama, and Venezuela. "... we have interfered in various different ways, and in each case of the immeasurable betterment of the people". To William Hale of the New York Times. (TLS, #59)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 11-13-1914. Wilson, Woodrow. Letter with press statement, both typed by Wilson. “… it is the purpose of the Administration to withdraw the troops of the United States from Vera Cruz on Monday…” To Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison. (TLS, #30)
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | [5-5-1823] [Texas currency] Very early currency for Austin's colony and Mexico. Due to a severe paper shortage, the currency was printed on the reverse of an out-dated papal bull.
• Americas collection | Series I: South America, 1812-1861 | Subseries D: Chile, 1822-1833 | [1828]. Constitucion politica de la Republica de Chile. [Santiago de Chile]: R. Rengifo. Large woodcut vignette on title page. 35 pp. Likely the first edition of the 1828 constitution. The finest achievement of the regime of Francisco Antonio Pinto, the constitution provides for popular elections at the national level and a system of checks and balances. (PD, # 41)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 5-7-1848. [Mexican American War] M. Mattock letter. Mexico “is the most broken country that my eyes ever beheld… Some say that peace will be made and others say it will not so it is a difficult matter for one to come to a definite conclusion…” To Major W. S. McEwen. 3pp. (ALS, #58)
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Panama Canal, 1861-1920 | 01-23-1861. Letter: Hoadley, David. As president of the Panama Rail Road Company re the transcontinental railroad. New York. To Senator W. Fessenden. 5 pp. On “Office Panama Rail Road Company” letterhead. (ALS, #32)
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: General, 1851-1893 | 03-18-1893. Letter: Marti, Jose. Seeking financial support for El Tara, a revolutionary newspaper printed in Key West for distribution in Cuba. To the presidents of Cuban exiled clubs in Florida. 4 pp. (ALS, #33)
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | [9-15-1821] . Gainza, Gabino. Manifesto del gefe político á los ciudadanos de Guatemala. [in text, at end: Guatemala: 15 de Septiembre de 1821]. His recounting of the meeting that led to the Declaration. 3 pp. (PD, #4)
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 3. Molina, Pedro, et al. [Guatemala, 7-10-1823]. Broadsheet. Ciudadanos de las provincias unidas del Centro de America. [Begins:] Vuestro poder executive se halla instalado[.] Llegó ya el dia en que escuchaceis la voz de vuestros conciudadanos, que revestidos por vosotros mismos del supremo poder darán cumplimiento à la èxpression de vuetra voluntad, declarada por la asamblea nacional constituyente. Folio. 3 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 7. Valle, Jose del, et al. [Guatemala, 5-20-1824] Broadsheet. Manifesto del gobierno supreme de los Estados del Centro de America. [Begins:] La Asamblea Constituyente da decretado las Bases de la Constitucion politica y acordado el metodo con que deben ser elegidos los gefes y representantes de estos Estados. Folio. 4 pp.
• Americas collection | Series I: South America, 1812-1861 | Subseries C: Brazil, 1831-1853 | 1853. Dunham, George F. “A Journey To Brazil Aboard The Good Ship Montpelier. Captain Swift.” 228 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.38 1846. Polk, James K. Printed Document. Message of the President of the United States, communicating information of the existing relations between the United States and Mexico, and recommending the adopting of measures for repelling the invasion committed by the Mexican forces upon the territory of the United States, with additional documents. 29th Cong., 1st Sess. SD337. [Washington:] Ritchie & Heiss. [5-11-1846]. Includes correspondence by John Slidell, James Buchanan, et al. 131 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 5: Jose Maria Folcon. ALS. Goliad. 3-23-1831. Asking for various reforms to be enacted. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: General, 1851-1893 | 02-12-1898 Sigsbee, Charles. Ordering supplies for his ship, the USS Maine, [three days before it was destroyed in an explosion]. Havana, Cuba. Also signed by Lt. Richard Wainwright, Commander of the USN. 1 p. (DS, #34)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 10-22-1857. Buchanan, James. Treaty Between the United States and Peru. Washington. Folio. Countersigned by Lewis Cass as Secretary of State. 199pp. (MDS, #31)
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 13: Angel Navarro. ALS. Goliad, Bejar. 2-12-1835. Defending the land claim of a widow, and condemning the “scandalous attempt” to disposses her of her lands. To J. Maria Valdes. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 4-7-1848. Letter: Byrd, Lieut. R.K. The arrival of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Molino del Rey, Mexico. With integral address leaf; cancel mark stamped “Vera Cruz Mexico April 12.” Small quarto. To Major William McEwin. [3] pp. (ALS, #21)
• Americas collection | Series V: Cuba, 1896 | 06-16-1896. Grajales, Antonio M. Letter: Liberation Army instructions for dealing with members of the enemy camp given " the fact that the political situation has changed in our favor."Cites Gen. Weyler; proclaims "Country and Freedom". In Spanish. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 10: Angel Navarro. ALS. Goliad, Bejar. 2-11-1835. Transmitting an authorized copy of the act for the election of an authorized Representative and substitute at the State Congress. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 1: Jose Maria Valdez. ALS. Goliad, Bejar. 2-14-1825. Ordering that a resident of Goliad be brought before Valdez’ court on two charges of horse theft. To José Maria Zambano. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 7: Ramon Musquiz. ALS. Goliad, Bejar. 12-9-1831. Acknowledging receipt of correspondence. 3 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 21. Castillo. [San Martin Xilotepe`que, 9-22-126] Broadside. … Decreto. El C. Vice Gefe del Estado de Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislative tubo á bien decretar y, el Consejo Representativo sancionar lo siguente. [Begins:] La Asambléa legislative del Estado de Guatemala [sic], teniendo en concideracion las criticas sircunstancias en que se haya el mismo Estado: amenazada su existencia politica por la autoridad ejecutiva de la republica, y siendo un deber del cuerpo Legislativo dictar todos las resoluciones combenientes à fin de reponer las cosas al Estado constitucional, ha tenido à bien decretar y decreta. Folio. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 22. Leon, Juan Jose de. [Guatemala, 5-22-1826] Broadside. … Decreto. El Gefe del Estado de Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislative tubo à bien decretar lo que sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea Legislativa del Estado de Guatemala, haviendo tomado en concideracion la renuncia que el C. Anselmo Quiros hizo de la plaza de magistrado suplente de la Corte Superior de Justicia, y advirtiendo que los Ciudadanos Manuel Beteta, Marcelo Molina, y Simón Vasconcelos, suplentes así mismo de dicho tribunal no tienen la edad que la Constitucion prefija para estos destinos… Folio. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 23. Leon, Juan Jose de. [Guatemala, 5-10-1826] Broadside. … Decreto. El gefe del Estado de Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislative tubo à bien decretar, lo que sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea legislative del Estado de Guatemala, considerando legal la escusa del Ciudadano. Manuel Francisco Pabon para no admitir la fiscalia de la Corte Superior de justicia, para que se le nombrò en decreto de 28 de abril último, por no tener la edad que la ley previene para estos destinos, ha tenido a bien nombrar en su lugar [sic] al Ciudadano Domingo Cortés; y en consecuencia decreta… Folio. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series I: South America, 1812-1861 | Subseries D: Chile, 1822-1833 | [1832] Proyecto de reforma de la Constitucion. 30 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 25. Cortés, Domingo. [Guatemala, 7-22-1826] Broadside. … Decreto. El gefe del Estado de Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislativa tubo a bien decretar lo que sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea Legislativa del estado de Guatemala, teniendo en concideracion que el decreto número 18 dado por la Asamblea constituyente no expresa si el tambor maior y pìfanos que componen parte de la plana maior en la milicia active deban ser veteranos; teniendo presente que lo han sido en las milicias disiplinadas y que éstas plazes son necesarias para la fuerza del Estado, ha tenido a bien decetar y decreta…. Folio. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 24. Cortés, Domingo. [Guatemala, 7-22-1826] Broadside. … Decreto. El gefe del Estado de Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asambléa legislativa tubo à bien decretar y el Consejo Representativo sancionar lo siguiente. [Begins:] La Asamblea Legislativa del Estado de Guatemala, considerando: que interin no este organizada la milicia active puede el Comandante general desempeñar las funciones de inspector, y consultando al menor gravamen possible del erario, ha tenido à bien decretar y decreta… Folio. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 17: [Goliad]. AD. [Goliad]. [5-8-1835].Computation of the equipment carried by each man in RCC 14.17. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 16: [Goliad]. AD. Goliad. 5-8-1835. Tabular record of the arms and saddlery taken by each individual on an expedition marching to the Capital of Monclova. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 12: [Goliad]. L. Goliad. 2-13-1835. Approving the establishment of a corporation and allowing its representatives to begin conducting business in the city. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 18: Angel Navarro. ALS. 7-29-1835. Goliad, Bejar. Transmitting a communication from the Supreme Government of the State, re. the appointment of Jose de Jesus Grande to Inspector of Maritime Customs for Matagorda. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 26. Leon, Juan José de. [Guatemala, 5-22-1826] Broadside. … Decreto. El gefe del Estado de Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislativa tubo à bien decretar lo que sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea Legislativa del estado de Guatemala, conciderando: que por decreto de la Asamblea Nacional constituyente de 13 de Enero de 1824, se mandarin establecer catedras de filosofia en todos los pueblos de los Estados donde se puedan dotar, ó los maestros que quieran enseñar gratuitamente: que la habilitacion de los maestros cuando no sean bachilleres en la facultad, se comete por esta ley a las disputacions provinciales. Folio. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 3: Ramon Musquiz. ALS. Goliad, Bejar. 3-23-1831. Reiterating a decree issued by the Vice-President of the United Mexican States allocating up to 20,000 pesos for the “urgent work” needed on the Huehetoca Channel. 3 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 11: Juan Elizondo. ALS. Matamoros. 3-23-1835. Requesting assistance in locating Mr. Francisco Cardenas, who has been summoned to answer the divorce proceedings initiated by his wife. To Juan Flor Eretuano. 3 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 30. 1826 Santa Maria, Jose Andres de. Guatemala: Impr. De la Union Frente de Santa Rosa, 1826. Pamphlet. Preservativo contra el impio é irreligioso folleto. Aviso oportuno a las autoridades y al Pueblo... 8vo. Church-State controversy and attacks on the Church. Santa Maria defends the Church-State relationship and the faith. Modern wrappers. 41 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: General, 1851-1893 | 5-18-1847. Tyler, John. Letter: "When the Mexican gulph [sic] shall be crowded with innumerable ships freighted with the rich production of Texas both Coastwide and outward - meeting other ships loaded with the frieghts of all the world to give in exchange - then will it be seen that my labors were not in vain to advance the highest destinies of the country...". To Robert Tyler Esq. 3 pp. Plus address leaf. (# 65)
• Americas collection | Series I: South America, 1812-1861 | Subseries D: Chile, 1822-1833 | [1833] Constitucion de la Republica de Chile jurada y promulgada el 25 de mayo 1833. 48 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 41. Rodriguez. [Guatemala, 8-1-1829] Broadside. Órden N. I. [Begins:] Los CC. Diputados Secretarios de la Asambléa legislative del Estado, me han dirigido con esta fecha la órden que sigue: ,, [sic] En este dia se han constituido y formado en Segunda legislature ordinaria del Estado, con arreglo à las leyes de la material, los representantes nuevamente electos, y prestado el correspondiente juramento; acordando abrir sus sesiones ordinarias el jueves seis del corriente. Small 8vo. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 5-31-1869. [Mexico-U.S. Treaty] El G. Ignacio Romero Vargas, Gobernador Consttucional Interino Del Estado L.Y.S. De Puebla, A Sus Habitantes, Sabed…Puebla. Printed in four columns, in English and Spanish. A rare bilingual broadside printing a treaty between the United States and Mexico, following up the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. (Br, #22)
• Americas collection | Series III: Mexico, 1821-1865 | [2-19-1847] Cuartel General del Egercito. #20. Notifies the Mexican people of the dictates of martial law under U.S. occupation, naming in 12 separate directives the crimes which are punishable under U.S. law. By order of the “Mayor General” (Weinfield Scott) signed in type, “N.L. Scott” (Br, #38)
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 36. [Guatemala] [Guatemala, 1829]. Broadside. Elecciones de Quesaltenango, y Totonicapam. Small quarto. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 38. Rodriguez. [Guatemala, 7-24-1829] Broadside. …Órden N. 253 [Begins:] Sancionado por el Consejo reprentativo, ha recibido el Gobierno del Estado, la órden que signe [sic]. La Asamblea tomando en consideracion las solicitu.des de algunos sexagenarios, excluidos del decreto de amnistía, dado en 4 de junio último. Small 8vo. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 39. Rodrigues, Juan Manuel. [Guatemala, 6-24-1829]. Broadsheet. … Órden N. 253. [Begins:] Los ciudadanos diputados secretaries de la Asambléa lejislativa del Estado, me han dirijido en esta fecha la órden que sigue: La Asamblea tomando en consideracion las solicitudes de algunos secsagenarios [sic] escluidos del decreto de amnistia dado en 4 de junio último. Small 8vo. 2pp
• Americas collection | Series I: South America, 1812-1861 | Subseries A: Argentina, 1815-1820 | Alvarez, Ignacio. El Director Interino del Estado en Buenos-Aires á Los Habitantes de Todas las Provincias. Buenos Aires: Niños Expósitos, Aug. 26, 1815. Rallying support for the independence movement in Buenos Aires. 2 pp. (Br #10)
• Americas collection | Series I: South America, 1812-1861 | Subseries C: Brazil, 1831-1853 | 1831. Printed document. O Brasil Imperio: e o Brasil republica. Reflexoes politicas offerecidas aos brasileiros amantes da sua patria. Philadelphia. Favoring independence and constitutional monarchy, recounting the events in Portugal and Brazil that led to Brazilian independence. First, possibly only edition. 89 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 16. [President] [Guatemala, 12-31-1825] Broadsheet. El gefe del estado de Guatemala a sus habitantes. [Begins:] Colocado el Gobierno al frente de la administracion pública y teniendo à su cargo la de la hacienda, conoció desde luego que sus ingresos no eran bastantes á cubrir sus erogaciones. Folio. 3pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 17. 1825. Santa María, José Andrés de. Guatemala: Beteta. Pamphlet. Desngaño [sic] religioso al pueblo Guat. Small quarto. The schismatic question of the bishopric of San Salvador. Modern wrappers. Light waterstains. 58 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 18. F.X.B. Guatemala: Imp. De la Union, 1826. Broadsheet. Ciudadano Licenciado M.Q.H. [Begins:] Mui Señor mio: para contester a su pregunta sobre la election de Canonigos que ha hecho el Ciudadano Ahierdi… Folio. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 19. Castillo. [San Martin Xilotepeque, 9-30-1826] Broadsheet. …Decreto El Vice Gefe del Estado de Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislative tubo á bien decretar y el Consejo sanciono lo que sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea legislative del Estado de Guatemala considerando: que el Estado ha sido atacado y hollados sus fueros escandalosamente por el presidente de la república: que en tales procedimientos se ve peligrar su independencia y el systems federal que felismente nos rige. Folio. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 20. 1826 [Secretaria de la Asamblea del Estado.] [Guatemala, 9-4-1826] Broadsheet. [drop-title] Tabla que manifesta los representantes que deben renovarse en la Asamblea del Estado para la legisliatura del año entrante de 1827… Folio. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 27. Payes, Domingo, et al. [Guatemala, 5-20-1826] Broadside. Aviso al publico. [Begins:] Por commission de la Municiplaidad, los que subscrivimos, estamos encargados para cuidar de los que enfermen de sarampion, en el barrio de San Sebastian… Folio. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 28. 1826 S. Francisco, Manuel Garcia Lego de. Guatemala: Impr. Mayor, Casa de Porras, [1826]. Pamphlet. Reflecsiones [sic] sobre el artículo primero del decreto emitido por la asamblea de Guatemala en veinte de Julio de 1826. Small quarto. Prohibits young men from entering the religious orders before age 23 and from taking final vows until age 25. Significant Church-State controversy. Modern wrappers. Stains. Decorative paste-over on the title page. 15 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 29. 1826 [Secretaría General del Gobierno] [Guatemala]: Beteta [1826] Pamphlet. Memoria que presenta a la asamblea legislative el secretario general del gobierno del Estado de Guatemala. Al abrirse las sesiones del año de 1826. Small quarto. Important annual report. Modern wrappers. 19 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 31. 1827 [Montalvo, C. Maria]. Guatemala: por Beteta, 1827. Pamphlet. Dictamen de una commission del consejo representative del Estado del Salvador en la acusacion, interpuesta por el C. José Maria Montalvo contra el C. Jose Ignacio de Maricorena… Accusing Marticorena, Secretary General of the government, of malfeasance of office. Modern wrappers. A few stains of mildew of water. 3 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 32. 1828 [Valete]. Guatemala: Impr. Mayor, Casa de Porras, 1828. 8 vo. Glosa respondona al voto, o discurso que en el año de 1823 se inserto en el papel llamado Alcance al número 5 de la Tribuna… Urging censorship and restriction on importing foreign books and newspapers. A point by point refutation of an 1823 article. Modern wrappers. 27 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 33. 1828. Aycinena, Mariano. Guatemala: Impr. Mayor, 1828. Pamphlet. Manifiesto del gefe del estado a los pueblos. Folio. 8 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 34. [Guatemala]. [Guatemala, 5-28-1829] Broadside. [drop-title] Por la Intenndencia de temporalidades se ha anunciado al publico que se van á dar en arrendamiento todas las fincas que pertenecian á los Conventos extinguidos… Oblong quarto. 1pg.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 37. [Guatemala] [Guatemala, 5-27-1829] Broadside. Tabla en que se demuestra el escrutinio y regulacion de votos de todos las juntas departmentales para magistrados suplentes de la Corte Superior de Justicia. Folio (folding). 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | 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.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 42. 1829. Espinosa, Nicholas. Guatemala: Imp. De la Union, [4-26-1829] Pamphlet. La Asamblea restaurada a los pueblos del Estado de Guatemala. [Begins:] Ha llegado por finconciudadanos, el termino feliz de nuestros sufrimientos. Folio. 5 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 43. 1829. [Guatemala] Guatemala: Impr. Nueva, 1829. Pamphlet. Boletin. Top of first leaf torn and missing, affecting text. Attempted preservation. No. 17 (pp. 105-12).
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Panama Canal, 1861-1920 | Isthmian Canal Commission correspondence and documents, 1906-1920.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | [4-10-1821]. Guatemala. Havitantes de la provincial de Guatemala. [in text, at end: Guatemala [sic]: 10 de abril de 1821]. Praising the Captaincy-general of Guatemala for their loyalty to the crown and condemns Mexico’s Agustin de Iturbide. 3 pp. (PD, #2)
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | [9-16-1821]. Gainza, Gabino. El dia 15 del corriente se acordó lo que sigue: Palacio Nacional de Guatemala quince de septiembre de mil ochocientos veinte uno. Siendo públicos é indudables los deseos de independencia del gobierno Español… . Declaration of Independence of Guatemala. 3 pp. (PD, #3)
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 1. Ganiza, Gavino. [Guatemala, 2-21-1822]. Broadside. [drop-title] El Serenisimo Sr. Generalisimo Almirante, en oficio de 23 de Enero proximo pasado, que he recibido hoy, se sirve comunicarme haberse dignado disponer la Serenisima Regencia Gobernadora del Imperio, que por ahora, y mientras no se disponga otra cosa, continùe yo con el mando que obtengo en esta Provincia en calidad de Capitan General interino. Folio. 1p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 2. Velasco. [Guatemala, 7-19-1823] Broadside. [drop-title] Los Señores Secretarios de la Asamblea nacional constituyents me han dirijido la órden que sigue: En secion de 14 de este mes acordó la Asamblea nacional constituyente: que el Supremo poder executive haga imprimir y circular la nota de las comisiones ordinaries de la Asamblea, previniendo á los gefes y corporaciones politicas de provincial. Folio. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 4. Filisola, Vicente. [Guatemala, 6-3-1823]. Broadsheet. [drop-title] Habiendo remitido al Exmo. Señor Marques de Vivanco con fecha 1 [primero] de Abril último mi decreto de 29 de Marzo, lo pasó al Exmo. Señor Ministro de Estado y del Despacho de relaciones interiors y exteriors, quien despues de dar cuenta al Soberano Congreso constituyente me dice en contestacion lo que sigue: Por los oficios de V.S. al Exmo. Sr. Marques de Vivanco de I [primero] y 10 del pasado, se há enterado el Supremo Poder ejecutivo del estado político de esa Capital, y de las ledidas tomadas por V.S. con motivo de los simultaneous movimientos, así del Exército libertador, como de la mayoria de las Provincias… Folio. 3pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 5. [Guatemala, 5-5-1824]. Secretaria de la Asamblea nacional constituyente. Broadside. [drop-title] Tablaáque deben arreglarse los partidos de la provincial de Costa Rica para la eleccion de diputados á su legislatura. Folio. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 6. [Guatemala, 5-5-1824] Secretaria de la Asamblea nacional constituyente. Broadside. Tabla á que deben arreglarse los partidos de la provincial de Costa Rica para la eleccion de diputados á su legislatura. Large folio. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 8. [President]. [Guatemala:] Arevalso [4-18-1824]. Broadsheet. El gefe político superior y la Diputacion Provincial de Guatemala á los pueblos de su comprencion. [Begins:] Desde el feliz suceso de nuestra independencia, ha considerado el Supremo Gobierno de absoluta necesidad atender con preferencia al resguardo de nuestros puertos, precaviendo de esta suerte los males que acaso por nuetra emancipacion intentaria hacernos la nacion de quien antes dependiamos. Folio. Attempt to preserve. 3pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 9.1824. [Puigsesver, Felipe]. [Guatemala:] Imp. Nueva que dirije J.J. de Arévalo, 1824. Parafrasi o glosa de la carta del apostol San Judas Tadeo a todos los fieles… Small 4to. Modern wrappers. Light waterstains. 33 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 10. [11-6-1824] [Saldana, Jose I.] [Guatemala:] Imprente J.J. de Arevalo. 8vo. Reply to J.S. Cañas’ Advertencia patriotica. Important Church-State relations controversy. Modern wrappers. 12 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 11. 1824. [Santa Maria, Jose Andres de]. Gautemala: Beteta, 1824. Pamphlet. [drop-title] Impugnacion del manifiesto del gobierno de San Salvador sobre la justificacion de la errecion de aquel Nuevo obispado… 8vo. Modern wrappers. Light waterstains. 21 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 12. Beteta. 5-7-1824 – 4-9-1825. Gaceta del Gobierno Supremo de Guatemala. A collection of various issues, including a special issue (No. 33) on the Battle of Ayacucho and the end of Spanish rule in South America. Numbers 9 (pp.61-68), 11 (pp.77-84) [incomplete], 13 (pp. 103-104 and 111-12) [incomplete], 14 (pp. 113-19 and 121-26) [incomplete], 15 (pp. 127-36), 19 (pp. 161-70), 23 (pp. 193-200), 28 (pp. 235-40, 243-44) [incomplete], 33 (pp. 271-72), 34 (pp. 309-10), 40 (pp. 311-18). Modern wrappers. Missing a few pages. 4to.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 13. Arce, Manuel José. [Guatemala, 8-9-1825]. Broadside. El Presidente de la Republica a los Centro-Americanos. [Begins:] Conciudadanos: se acerca la hora de dejar el reposo; de empuñar la espada que tanto tiempo hace teneis dispuesta, y de prepararos à la defenza de vuestra libertad que comienza à ser amenazada y que sera siempre gloriosa y triunfante. Folio. Attempt to preserve. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 14. Sosa. [Guatemala, 12-28-1825]. Pamphlet. [drop-title] Reglamento del Senado de la República federal de Centroamérica. Folio. 9 pp.
• Americas collection | Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920 | Subseries: Guatemala, 1821-1829 | Sub-subseries I: 1822-1829. Collection of printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In Spanish. (Arc, #5) | Item 15. [9-1-1825] Arce, Manuel José. [Guatemala:] Union, a cargo de J.J. de Arevalo. Pamphlet. El Presidente de la Republica a los Centro-Americanos.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.04 1838. [Rhode Island]. Bowen, Henry. Printed Document. Resolutions of the Legislature of Rhode Island, Against the annexation of Texas to the United States. 25th Cong., 2d Sess. SD281. [Washington:] Blair &Rives. [4-17-1838] 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.05 1838 [Ohio]. Vance, Joseph. Printed Document. Resolutions of the General Assembly of Ohio, protesting the annexation of Texas to the United States. 25th Cong., 2d Sess. SD281. [Washington:] Blair & Rives. [3-8-1838] 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.06 1838 [Tennessee]. Cocke, John. Printed Document. Resolutions of the General Assembly of Tennessee, in favor of the annexation of Texas to the United States. 25th Cong., 2d Sess. SD384. [Washington:] Blair & Rives. [4-17-1838]. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.08 1841. Tyler, John. Printed Document. Relations with Texas. Message from the President of the United States, transmitting a report of the Secretary of State, touching the relations between the United States and the Government of Texas. 27th Cong., 2d Sess. HR12. [12-13-1841]. Includes correspondence by Daniel Webster. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.13 1844. [Merchants of NY]. Brower, J.H. Printed Document. Memorial of a Number of Merchants and Traders, Citizens of New York, praying the ratification of a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and the Republic of Texas. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD 130. [2-22-1844]. 4 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.14 1844. [Vermont]. Clarke, De Witt C. Printed Document. Resolutions Passed by the Legislature of the State of Vermont, against the annexation of Texas to the Union. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD166. [3-6-1844]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.15 1844. [Connecticut]. Printed Document. Memorial of a Number of Citizens of Connecticut, praying the ratification of a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and the Republic of Texas. 28th Congress, 1st Session. SD177. [3-11-1844]. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.16 1844. [New Jersey]. Printed Document. Memorial of a Number of Citizens of New Jersey, praying the ratification of a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and the Republic of Texas. 28th Cong. 1st Sess. SD219. [3-25-1844]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.17 1844. [Mississippi & Alabama]. Totten, James L. Printed Document. Resolutions of the Legislatures of Mississippi and Alabama, in favor of the annexation of Texas to the United States. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD215. [3-20-1844] 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.18 1844. [Massachusetts] Walley, Samuel H. Printed Document. Resolutions of the General Assembly of Massachusetts, adverse to the annexation of Texas. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD219. [3-25-1844] 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.19 1844. [Prince George County, VA] Shands, William Jr. Printed Document. Texas. Proceedings of Citizens of Prince George County, Virginia, on the Subject of re-annexing Texas to the United States. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. HD259. [Washington:] Blair & Rives. [5-17-1844]. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.20 1844. [Darlington District, SC] Sims, A.D. Printed Document. Annexation of Texas. Resolutions in favor of the annexation of Texas, adopted at a primary meeting of the citizens of Darlington district, South Carolina. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. HD261. [Washington:] Blair & Rives. [5-29-1844] 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.21 1844. Tyler, John. Printed Document. Message from the President of the United States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate of the 28th of May, 1844. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD351. [6-3-1844]. Includes correspondence by John C. Calhoun. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.22 1844. Tyler, John. Printed Document. Message from the President of the United States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate of the 3d June, 1844. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD361. [6-4-1844]. Includes correspondence by John C. Calhoun. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.23 1844. Tyler, John. Printed Document. Message from the President of the United States, communicating a letter from the minister of the United States at London, with reference to the treaty of annexation with Texas. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD367. [6-6-1844] Includes correspondence by Edward Everett. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.24 1844. [Connecticut]. Printed Document.Resolutions of the General Assembly of Connecticut, adverse to the annexation of Texas to the United States. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD402. [6-17-1844]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.34 1845. [Maine] Gerry, Elbridge. Printed Document. Texas and Oregon. Resolutions of the Legislature of Maine, relative to the annexation of Texas and Occupation of Oregon. 28th Cong., 2d Sess. HD112. [Washington:] Blair & Rives. [2-11-1845]. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.43 1848. Marcy, W.L. Printed Document. Report of the Secretary of War, showing the number of troops in the service of the United States in Mexico since the commencement of the war, the killed and wounded, &c. 30th Cong., 1st Sess. SED36. [4-10-1848]. 86 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.44 1848. [Texas] Henderson, James W. Printed Document. Resolution of the Legislature of Texas, in favor of the establishment of a line of military posts between Red river and the Rio Grande, and the adoption of measures for preserving the friendly relations between the Indian tribes and the people of that State. 30th Cong., 1st Sess. SMD122. [Washington:] Tippin & Streeper. [4-17-1848]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series III: Mexico, 1821-1865 | [1852] [Hargous, Peter A.] “Remonstrance. The Memorialist, citizens of the United States…” Protesting Mexico’s repudiation of the Memorialists’ franchises and land transfers, which endangered their project to construct the Tehuantepec Railroad across the Isthmus. 36 pp. (Pm, #56)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 1830. Harrison, William Henry. Remarks of General Harrison, late Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States To The Republic of Colombia, On Certain Charges Made Against Him By That Government. Washington, D.C. 69pp. Harrison’s signature is cropped. (SB, #7)
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.54 1850. [Osborne, William S.] Printed Document. William Osborne. Mr. Finis E. McLean, from the Committee of Claims, made the following Report: The Committee of Claims, to whom was referred the memorial of William S. Osborne… 31st Cong., 1st Sess. HR24. [1-29-1850]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.56 1850.[Sanchez, Enrique]. Printed Document. Memorial of Enrique Sanchez and others, citizens and residents of the territory and valley of the Rio Grande. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD61. [2-28-1850]. 3 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.59 1850. [Texas] Keenan, C.G. Printed Document. Resolution of the Legislature of Texas, in favor of an appropriation for a light-house or light-boat at Brazos Santiago and the mouth of the Rio Grande. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD100. [4-17-1850]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.60 1850. [Texas] Keenan, C.G. Printed Document. Resolution of the Legislature of Texas, in favor of an arrangement between the United States and Mexico for the mutual surrender of criminals, robbers, persons held in bondage, or fugitives from justice. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD 101. [4-17-1850]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.61 1850. [Texas] Keenan, C.G. Printed Document. Resolutions of the Legislature of Texas, on the subject of the United States district court in that State. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD102. [4-17-1850]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.62 1850. [Texas] Keenan, C.G. Printed Document. Resolution of the Legislature of Texas, in favor of the granting of pensions to persons who suffered in the Texas revolution. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD103. [4-17-1850]. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.63 1850. [Texas] Keenan, C.G. Printed Document. Resolution of the Legislature of Texas, relative to the extension of the jurisdiction of that State over the Red River. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD104. [4-17-1850]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.66 1850. Fillmore, Millard. Printed Document. (Part II) Message from the President of the United States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate calling for information respecting the organization of a State government in the Territory of New Mexico. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SED60. [7-18-1850]. 3 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.68 1850. Fillmore, Millard. Printed Document. Message from the President of the United States, relative to the claim of Texas to jurisdiction over part of New Mexico. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SED67. [8-6-1850]. Includes correspondence by Daniel Webster. 12 pp. [Bound with:] Fillmore, Millard. Message from the President of the United States, Explanatory of his message relative to the claim of Texas to jurisdiction over part of New Mexico. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SED67. [8-8-1850]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.69 1850. Fillmore, Millard. Printed Document. Message from the President of the United States, Explanatory of his message relative to the claim of Texas to jurisdiction over part of New Mexico. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. WSED67. [8-8-1850] 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.70 1850. Fillmore, Millard. Printed Document. Message from the President of the United States, explanatory of that part of his late message in reference to New Mexico and Texas which alludes to the receipt of Governor Bell’s letter. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. HED85. [8-28-1850]. 1 p.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.72 1852. [Corwin, Thomas]. Printed Document. Memorial of a Committee appointed at a meeting of the Creditors of Texas. 32nd Cong., 1st Sess. SMD72. [4-20-1852]. 9 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Subseries II: 1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S. Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics. | Item 52.74 1860. [Butt, Geroge N.] . Printed Document. George N. Butt, Survivor of Butt & Black. The Court of Claims submitted the following report. 36th Cong., 1st Sess. HRCCD213. [2-11-1860]. 39 pp.
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 1835. Newsclippings, statements, lock of hair, related to executions at Tampico. (collateral to #15)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | [1860] [Sumner, Charles] Confidential. Convention with the Republic of Venezuela, For the Adjustment of Claims of Citizens of the United States… [Washington]. Senator Charles Sumner’s copy, with his name (but not signature) at the head of the first page. 4 pp. (PD, #19)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | [1840-1842] Key, Francis Scott. Interpreting the Convention’s provisions to assure prompt payment of the claims of his clients, avoid “unnecessary and injurious delay,” and to exact Mexico’s payment of interest. 4pp. (Pm, #53.01)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 1846. Newman, John B. Texas and Mexico in 1846; Comprising the History of Both Countries, With an Account of the Soil, Climate, and Productions of Each. Scholarly examination of the settlements in Texas, the competing land claims, and the climate and agriculture of Texas and Mexico, in which he criticizes the annexation of Texas. 32pp. (Pm, #51)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | [1-1-1848] [Mexican War: Polk] The Mexican War. Review of the Annual Message of the President of the United States to Congress, December 7, 1847. A Whig attack on Polk refuting his argument for the Mexican-American War. 32 pp. (Pm, #49)
• Americas collection | Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914 | 4-27-1848. [Florida-Mexican War] Florida Whig – extra. Eucheeanna Convention. The Delegates Having Convened… Marianna, [Fl.]. The Whig Party of West Florida condemning the Mexican War. (Br, #20)
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 6: Ramon Musquiz. ALS. Goliad, Bejar. 9-19-1831. Decree of the Governor of the State. 3 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 4: Ramon Musquiz. ALS. Goliad, Bejar. 3-8-1831. Concerning the town’s budget, tax revenues and extraordinary expenses. 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 8: Aristiaga. ALS. Goliad, Bejar. 7-27-1833. Transmitting a communication from the Supreme Government of the State praising recent actions taken to sustain a local garrison: “…because of those measures the public peace was never threatened, nor was your authority, and neither did the honorable citizenry take part in some revolutionary movements that can and must be considered the worst of criminal acts.” 3 pp.
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 14: Jose Antonio Delahoz et al. ALS. Goliad. 4-18-1835, 4-23-1835, & 4-25-1835. Three separate letters written on a single leaf of paper. One side contains two separate statements concerning city government and court expenses. On the reverse is a plea for leniency on behalf of Jose Antonio Delahoz, a soldier who escaped from Goliad Prison, and took refuge in the Parish Church. Asks the authorities to keep in mind that “he was seeking divine protection and for that reason… [begs and asks] for lenience in the sentence, and gentleness in law that judges him.” 2 pp.
• Americas collection | Series III: Mexico, 1821-1865 | 11-15-1865 Letter: Price, Sterling. Writing from the newly formed colony of Cordova, Mexico, describing the nearly idyllic conditions which he has found. To Col. Thomas L. Snead. 4 pp. (ALS, #9)
• Americas collection | Series IV: United States, 1823-1893 | Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries), 1823-1860 | Sub-series I: 1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas). | Item 15: Antonio Jose Guadaloupe Santos. ALS. Goliad. 5-4-1835; 5-6-1835. Two separate statements written on a single leaf of paper. The first relates to tonnage-duties and income earned from the principal. The second concerns the purchase of “500 shot-filled cartridges” for the Civic Militia. 1 p.

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