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Passport signed by Lorenzo de Zavala, Howard coll F56
Passport signed by Lorenzo de Zavala during the time he was Governor of the state of Mexico.
Rocking chair of Lorenzo de Zavala
A rocking chair owned by Lorenzo de Zavala.
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Joaquin Noriega] October 12th 1833
A letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Joaquin Noriega.
[Letter from Political Chief of Nacogdoches to Archivaldo Hopkins] January 16th 1835
Letter asking information about the legality of the fees of the commissioner and requesting him to exhibit his power as agent for the impresarios Zavala Vehlein and Burnet, etc.
J. Benito Camacho February 18th, 1835
Reporting the governor's displeasure at the conduct observed by the commissioner Nixon and the Agent of the Impresarios Zavala, Vehlein, and Burnet, etc. etc.
Enrique Rueg March 21st, 1835
Transcribing a communication with the governor's decision to the memorial of the citizens complaining against the conduct pursued by Commissioner John Nixon and the agent of the impresarios.
[Letter from Alcalde to Political Chief] March 24th, 1835
Relating to the collection of fees from the impresarios Zavala, Vehlein and Burnett
[Letter from J. Mariano Irala to Politial Chief of Nacogdoches] April 29th, 1835
A communication from the special commissioner for the colonies of Zavala, Vehlein and Burnett relating to landmarks and other subjects
[Letter from Jorge Ant'o Nixon to Enrique Rueg] April 30th, 1835
Letter to Henry Rueg accompanying communications received from W. S. Allen calling himself agent of the Impresarios Zavala Vehlein and Burnett -- protesting against Arturo Henry, the actual agent of said impresarios and also protesting as illegal the titles given by the former as such commissioner unless they had the signature of said Allen attached to them, and asking instructions on the subject.
[Letter from Martin Perfecto de Cos to Political Chief of Nacogdoches] August 8th, 1835
Transcribes a communication from the War department stating the refusal of Lorenzo Zavala to present himself in Mexico to render account of his diplomatic commission to the court of France, and that as it is known that said Zavala had landed at Brazoria coming from New Orleans, to endeavour by all possible means to have him arrested he being a very dangerous person under the present circumstances, and to send him to the disposal of the Supreme Government
#100 Circular to the Public from Council
Contains notes from S. F. Austin to Council of Safety describing present conditions
#197 Opinion de Don Lorenzo de Zavala
This document is about the opinions of Lorenzo de Zavala on the political state of the Mexican United States, directed to the citizen assembly of Lynchberg, Texas.
#199 Circular from the Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin
Heated analysis of the political situation in Mexico
Election Returns
Certification that Lorenzo de Zavala is one of seven Delegates to the Consultation for the Municipality of Harrisburg. Vote for delegates to the 1836 Convention. Includes: Statements of elections held in various houses in the Municipality. A list of voters and votes received (includes de Zavala's name as a voter) Compiled return showing Zavala with 115 votes.
[Harrisburg Election] October 8th, 1835
An official statement that Zavala was one of the seven Delegates selected to represent the Jurisdiction of Harrisburg
Res-appoint Zavala-translate November 8th 1835
A noted request for Zavala to translate the declaration, and for it to be printed and distributed to Citizens of the republic of Mexico.
[Letter from Zavala to Dimitt] December 9th 1835
Translation of a letter to Mr. Dimitt regarding Mexican expeditions.
Declaracion Del Pueblo de Tejas Reunido en Convencion General
Zavala's translation of the Declaration of November 7, 1835, adopted by the Consulation
List of Voters, February 2nd 1836
A list of voters and votes received at An Election held at Lynchburg for the municipality of Harrisburg
[Letter from Zavala to Prest/Cabinet] April 20th 1836
Lorenzo's letter of resignation as Vice President of the Republic (in both Spanish and English)
[Letter from Burnet to Zavala] April 22nd 1836
A letter by Burnet in response to Zavala's resignation from the office of Vice President.
[Letter from Zavala to Prest/Cabinet] June 3rd 1836
Letter of resignation from office of Vice President of the Republic of Texas
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Burnet] September 11th 1836
Correspondence to Burnet indicating that Zavala will be able to join the Cabinet's next meeting.
[Letter from Zavala to Burnet] September 24th 1836
A duplicate of Zavala's letter to Burnet stating that, due to his health, he will not be able to join the next meeting of Congress.
[Letter from Burnet to Zavala] October 14th 1836
Correspondence to Lorenzo de Zavala
de Zavala resignation October 17th 1836
Lorenzo de Zavala's letter to the Senate and House of Representatives, stating his resignation from the office of Vice President of the Republic
[Letter from Borrego to Political Chief of Nacogdoches]
Relating to the abuses committed by the commissioner of the impresario Zavala Vehlein and Burnett, and giving instruction on the subject
Gobierno Supremo del Estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas
Broadside issued by the governor of the state of Coahuila and Texas communicating an order received from the Secretaría de Estado.
[Decree of the Congreso Constitucional promulgated May 5, 1834, by Governor Vidaurri y Villaseñor]
Decree of the governor of the state of Coahuila y Tejas announcing the the independent congress of the state will appoint a provisional circuit judge for Texas.
[Lorenzo de Zavala’s empresario contract]
Terms and conditions of Lorenzo de Zavala's impresario contract. This copy dated 5/22/1830.
Gobierno Supremo del Estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas, Decree No. 250
Decree No. 250, Congress of Coahuila y Texas, dated January 27, 1834, granting an extension of four years for completion of the contracts of John McMullen and Lorenzo de Zavala. Transmitted by Seguín to the alcalde of Béxar.
Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General, to Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar]
Acknowledging Músquiz' communication of 11/16/1830 and enclosing a copy of a Matamoros newspaper informing that Zavala had sold his colonization contract. Newspaper not found here.
Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General
Acknowledging receipt of the newspaper containing the report that Zavala had illegally sold his contract and notifying him that it had been forwarded to the superior authorities. Indicates also that he had circulated to the authorities under his jurisdiction the communication of 12/31/1830 from the state government to Mier y Terán relative to the illegality of such sales and of the sale of any land to foreigners not naturalized in Mexico.
Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Commandant General June 17th 1835
Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Commandant General José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas. Instructing Ugartechea to order the military commandants that, if found, Lorenzo de Zavala be forced to sail to Veracruz and also that General Mexía be taken into custody and securely transported to Veracruz. 6/17/1835 127/12, p. 90
José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government, to José Angel Navarro, Acting Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar]
Transcribing a communication from the minister of state and relations to the governor (6/6/1835) requiring him to notify Lorenzo de Zavala to proceed to Mexico City and give an account of his diplomatic mission to France, and also to deliver to him the enclosed document (not found here). This order and the document forwarded to the political chief.
José Angel Navarro, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government
Acknowledging receipt of his communication of 7/20/1835 (Box 127:12, p. 92) in regard to Lorenzo de Zavala and informing that it and the enclosed document had been forwarded to the political chief of the department of the Brazos for delivery to Zavala, who was reported to be there.
Principal Commandant of Texas to various authorities of Texas
Ordering the apprehension of Lorenzo de Zavala and his party, reported to be at Columbia, and delivery of him to Capt. Antonio Tenorio at San Felipe de Austin.
José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales]
Ordering the apprehension of Lorenzo de Zavala and his party, reported to be at Columbia, and delivery to Capt. Antonio Tenorio at San Felipe de Austin.
José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Political Chief at San Felipe de Austin]
Communicating the displeasure of the commandant general in regard to the non-cooperation by the authorities of Texas in complying with the order to apprehend Lorenzo de Zavala.
Lorenzo de Zavala to Stephen F. Austin, November 30th 1835
Concerning a league of land for his family, the Consultation, and his general situation. Austin’s instruction to Gail Borden about Zavala’s land are included with this document.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, January 1, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: On the need to work together in order to make plans work. Arroyo S(ar)co, January 1, 1833.
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Jose Maria Gallegos, January 03, 1830]
Lorenzo de Zavala to Jose Maria Gallegos: Giving advice asked for. Believes revolution due to the shortcomings of Guerrero and his ministers and suggests Gallegos help to reestablish order. (no place) January 3, 1830.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, January 16, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: Political affairs discussed; nominations for various posts. Conveys news received from friends in New York. Mexico, January 16, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, January 17, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: Discussions of political affairs: the convention is to be replaced by a congress, and elections have already begun in some states. Mexico, January 17, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, January 22, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: On a conversation held with Aguilera on political matters. Mexico, January 22, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, January 24, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: Had heard that Zavala had died during apoplectic fit. Wants Zavala's opinion on the elections. Belief by the president that there is a conspiracy against Zavala. Mexico, January 24, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, January 26, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: Wishes to know if Zavala has plans for him. Believes Zavala should request a four year extension on his colonization grant in Texas. Mexico, January 26, 1833.
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Laisne de Vildeveque, January 30, 1830]
Lorenzo de Zavala to Laisne de Vildeveque: Introducing himself to the father of a friend. Discusses the political condition of the country and the possibility of his leaving in the near future. Mexico, January 30, 1830
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, February 13, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: On meeting with Pedraza, Angulo, Farias and others on what is being accomplished. Hopes Zavala will join the new Congress. Mexico, February 13, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, February 20, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: On reorganization of the opposition. On how Pedraza's quest to make everyone a friend will back-fire. Mexico, February 20, 1833.
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