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#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
[Baptismal confirmation for Henry, Zavala's adopted son]
Baptismal confirmation which took place on May 7, 1832, for Emily West's son Henry, whom Lorenzo de Zavala adopted. Jose Trinidad Salgado as god parent.
[Copy of letter from Zavala to Mexia, May 26, 1836]
Letter from Zavala to Mexia. Zavala's feelings for his birth and mother country, Mexico and his confidence towards his new country and on the Texas military. Velasco, May 26, 1836.
Declaracion Del Pueblo de Tejas Reunido en Convencion General
Zavala's translation of the Declaration of November 7, 1835, adopted by the Consulation
[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.
[Formal statement regarding colonization of families in Texas, March 19, 1836]
Formal statement regarding colonization of families in Texas. Mexico, March 19, 1836. Signed by Padilla, Jose Maxia Dias Noriego, and Juan L. Velazques. Letter written by Padilla.
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.
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.
[Harrisburg Election] October 8th, 1835
An official statement that Zavala was one of the seven Delegates selected to represent the Jurisdiction of Harrisburg
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.
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.
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.
[Letter from Alexandro Troncoso to Lorenzo de Zavala, June 16, 1830]
Letter from Alexandro Troncoso to Lorenzo de Zavala: Veracruz, June 16, 1830.
[Letter from Alexandro Troncoso to Zavala, June 16, 1830]
Letter from Alexandro Troncoso to Zavala: Veracruz, June 16, 1830.
[Letter from Anthony Dey, May 5, 1834]
Letter from Anthony Dey to unknown person: On granting 200 Poles to settle in Zavala's granted land between the Sabine River and the town of Nacogdoches. New York, May 5, 1834. Anthony Dey was the New York attorney for the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company.
[Letter from Antonio V. Casanueva to Lorenzo de Zavala, September 11, 1830]
Antonio V. Casanueva to Lorenzo de Zavala: On the state of Zavala's affairs in Mexico. The financial problems of El correo. Mexico, September 11, 1830. [enclosure: copy of a vice presidential order that the loan made by Miguel de la Pena be returned, July 5, 1930]
[Letter from Baradere to de Valle, February 3, 1836]
Letter from Baradere to de Valle, February 3, 1836. Discussing letters to Mexia, the triumph of Farias and inactivity of de Zavala.
[Letter from Baradere to Valentin Gomez Farias, April 2, 1836]
Letter from Baradere to Valentin Gomez Farias, being thankful to him for his attention, and being sorry that Zavala gave up his Mexican citizenship.
[Letter from Casanueva to Zavala, December 18, 1830]
Casanueva to Zavala: On the state of Zavala's affairs in Mexico and asking for a letter that can be given to a deputy of the new Congress asking for permission to return to Mexico. Mexico, December 18, 1830.
[Letter from Casanueva to Zavala, July 5, 1830]
Letter from Casanueva to Zavala:Mexico, July 5, 1830.
[Letter from Casanueva to Zavala, November 27, 1830]
Casanueva to Zavala: On the physical condition of Manuela de Zavala. On the demands made by the state government on Zavala's property. Mexico, November 27, 1830.
[Letter from Charlotte Mexia to Emily de Zavala, April 22, 1837]
Letter from Charlotte Mexia to Emily de Zavala, widow of Lorenzo de Zavala, dated April 22, 1837 from New Orleans. The letter refers to her sadness after her son Henry and many friends have left the city. Mrs. Zavala, with her three children and a servant, traveled from Texas to New Orleans on the schooner Flash, arriving March 20, 1837. She and Mrs. Mexia had been friends in Mexico in 1832. Mrs. Zavala and her children left New Orleans for New York on April 9, 1837, thirteen days before Mrs. Mexia wrote this letter to her. The letter also references Lorenzo de Zavala Jr., the son of Lorenzo de Zavala and stepson of Mrs. Emily de Zavala. Lorenzo, Jr. arrived in New Orleans from Texas on April 10, and sometime after April 22 left New Orleans for New York. Charlotte Mexia was married to Jose Antonio Mexia.
Letter from de Zavala, June 16, 1832
Letter written by Lorenzo de Zavala while he was living in Brooklyn, NY. Difficult to read.
[Letter from Jose Antonio Mexia to Lorenzo de Zavala, June 15, 1831]
Jose Antonio Mexia to Lorenzo de Zavala: Torn letter which discusses rumors about Zavala in Mexico City. The state of affairs in Texas and political matters in the capital. Mexico, June 15, 1831.
[Letter from Jose Antonio Mexia to Lorenzo de Zavala, November 2, 1832]
Jose Antonio Mexia to Lorenzo de Zavala: On the proposal made, the operation to be undertaken and asking Zavala to write. Tacubaya, November 2, 1832.
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, August 12, 1832]
Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: Explaining why Santa Anna should not think the worse of him, and that he respects Santa Anna. Veracruz, August 12, 1832.
[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 Lorenzo de Zavala to David G. Burnet, September 11, 1836]
Lorenzo de Zavala to David G. Burnet: Correspondence indicating that Zavala will be able to join the Cabinet's next meeting. Buffalo Bayou, September 11, 1836. (Photographic copies)
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to his son, May 28, 1836]
Lorenzo de Zavala to his son, reporting that, at personal sacrifice, he has agreed to escort Santa Anna to Veracruz, as a service to Texas. Also discussed land and money transactions with Colonel Lamar and other family matters and finances. Velasco, Texas, May 28, 1836.
[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 Lorenzo de Zavala to Valentin Gomez Farias, January 13, 1834]
Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Valentin Gomez Farias, January 13, 1834.
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Valentin Gomez Farias, July 7, 1833]
Letter to V.G. Farías, announcing that it has determined to transfer to Lerma the powers of the State, to avoid a surprise
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Valentin Gomez Farias, October 11, 1834]
Lorenzo de Zavala to Valentin Gomez Farias: On the politics surrounding Andrew Jackson and the Bank of the United States. On General Paez's efforts to obtain Spanish recognition of Venezuelan independence and on rumors that Mexico will declare war on Spain if it does not recognize the former's independence. N(ew) York, October 11, 1834.
[Letter from Manuel Ordiera to Santa Anna, June 26, 1833]
Ordiera's letter to Santa Anna, giving him an account of which their spies informed to him into a meeting to invade all the State of Mexico. Tetlacala, Iguala; Tierra Caliente; Valladolid; Teloloapan; gral. Franco Hernández; Buena Vista; Chilapa; Ometepec; Oaxaca; Costa Chica; cnel. Tomás Moreno; Pérez Palacios; Cuernavaca; Zavala.
[Letter from Mariano Arizcorreta to Valentin Gomez Farias, August 6, 1833]
Letter from Mariano Arizcorreta to Valentin Gomez Farias, about the probable arrival on the insurrectionists to San Gabriel.
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
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, April 11, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: On the continued lack of a quorum, but indicates new members arriving. Mexico, April 11, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, April 16, 1833
Mexia to Zavala: On the activities of Congress: legislation on civic militias. On the new governor of the Federal District. Mexico, April 16, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, April 17, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: On the debts owed by and to Fulano Parrilla, and hoping Zavala can get the money out of him. Mexico, April 17, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, April 20, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: On the politics in Congress and the effects on them by the Truce of Zavaleta. On the lack of action by some members of Congress. Mexico, April 20, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, December 12, 1832]
Letter from Mexia to Zavala, December 18, 1832.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, December 31, 1832]
Letter from Mexia to Zavala, December 31, 1832.
[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.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, February 22, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: Congratulates Zavala on his election as governor of Mexico. On his hopes for being elected to the Senate. Mexico, February 22, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, February 23, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: On the attacks made on him by Mssr. Heredia and Macedo. Indicating that charge that he wishes to become lieutenant governor in order to subvert Zavala's position is false. Mexico, February 23, 1833.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, January 4, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: Expressing his belief that Zavala's place is in the Congress if he no longer wants to be governor. Mexico, January 4, 1833.
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