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- Portrait of Lorenzo de Zavala
- Oil painting of Lorenzo de Zavala, completed in 1980 using other images of the subject as a reference.
- 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.
- Memorial to the legislature of the State of Texas, of Wm. H. Jones, Administrator of the estate of Lorenzo de Zavala, deceased, empresario of Zavala's Colony
- Memorial to the legislature of the State of Texas, of Wm. H. Jones, Administrator of the estate of Lorenzo de Zavala, deceased, impresario of Zavala's Colony : petitioning for the issue of twenty four leagues and twenty one labors of premium land certificates, to the widow & heirs of Lorenzo de Zavala, deceased : being the amount of land which accrued to said Zavala by virtue of his colonization contract with the State of Coahuila and Texas; as heretofore recognized by the Republic and State of Texas, by general laws, and the interpretation thereof by the Supreme Court.
- Life of Lorenzo de Zavala by Mary Jane Harris Briscoe
- Biographical sketch of Lorenzo de Zavala by Mary Jane Harris Briscoe. Her family lived near the de Zavalas when she was a girl. Citation info: Mary Jane Harris Briscoe Papers, MC056, San Jacinto Museum of History, Houston, Texas.
- Rocking chair of Lorenzo de Zavala
- A rocking chair owned by Lorenzo de Zavala.
- 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.
- Stephen F. Austin to Lorenzo de Zavala, Minister of the Treasury
- Transcribing his communication to the political chief of Texas relative to forwarding his map of Texas to the president of Mexico. Indicates that a copy of the map in English had been sent to Philadelphia for publication but that the version sent to Mexico was more complete and accurate. 7/23/1829 126/4, p. 34
- 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.
- [Lorenzo de Zavala’s empresario contract]
- Terms and conditions of Lorenzo de Zavala's impresario contract. This copy dated 5/22/1830.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- [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.
- 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.
- 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.
- [Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, July 22, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: Need for funds in order to start remedying the military situation at Veracruz. Dismisses rumors he has said favorable things about centralism. Counsels Zavala to disregard things said about him. On news that Zavala is to resign and his thoughts on the subject. Veracruz, July 22, 1829.
- [Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, July 29, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: That Gaspar Antonio Rodriquez be paid the sum he used in performing a service for the government in Yucatan. Veracruz, July 29, 1829.
- [Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, July 29, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: On the situation at the customs house at Veracruz. On Zavala's resignation from the Cabinet and his better usefulness as governor of Mexico State. Veracruz, July 29, 1829.
- [Letter from Santa Anna, August 4, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: Announcing the arrival of the Spanish invasion and his plans to meet it. Veracruz, August 4, 1829.
- [Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, July 24, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: On political activity in the capital, and rejecting the idea of a military solution. Expresses continued concern for defenses. On Zavala's resignation from the Cabinet. Veracruz, July 24, 1829.
- [Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, July 18, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: On the Spanish fleet off the coast of Yucatan and the need for funds from the federal government for defenses. Veracruz, July 18, 1829.
- [Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, June 18, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: Resisting pressure to come to Mexico City and enjoining Zavala not to attempt to change his course of action. Jalapa, June 18, 1829.
- [Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, June 11, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: Nominating Francisco Xavier Savinon to the post of Commisary General of Guadalajara. Jalapa, June 11, 1829.
- [Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, June 1, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: Expressing support for the plans being drawn up by Zavala and others but declaring his inability to participate because of the condition of his army. Manga de Clavo, June 1, 1829.
- [Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, June 17, 1829]
- Santa Anna to Zavala: Asking that Bernardo Sayago be granted a permit to transport 300 loads of tobacco to Jalisco. Jalapa, June 17, 1829.
- [Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Miguel Ramos de Arispe, May 29, 1827]
- Lorenzo de Zavala to Miguel Ramos de Arizpe: On how the state government should respond to the orders given to the Guardian of the Franciscan convent. Texcoco, May 29, 1827.
- [Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, June 20, 1829]
- Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: On his unhappiness with his role in the government and his fears that Guerrero is being lied to about Santa Anna and himself. Wishes Santa Anna would enter the Cabinet. His response to a group that approached him seeking support for revolution. Mexico, June 20, 1829.
- [Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Manuel Mier y Teran, June 24, 1829]
- Lorenzo de Zavala to Man(uel) Mier y Teran: Expressing the confidence Guerrero has in Mier y Teran in maintaining the frontiers from being encroached upon. Mexico, June 24, 1829.
- 1857 Petition by Heirs
- Petition by the heirs of Lorenzo de Zavala for payment of his salary as Vice President
- [Letter from Manuel to Veramendi, September 30, 1829]
- Letter from Manuel to Veramendi, September 30, 1829, referring to the triumph against the Spaniards. Reference to: Invention of Perinoll(?); charges against Zavala; passport of Poinsett; promotion of Lieutenant Colonel Palomino and Colonel Basadre; Santa Anna.
- [Letter from unknown person to Mexia, May 27, 1836]
- Letter from unknown person to Mexia: Arriving to Galveston and hearing the news of the retreat of the enemy. Describes conditions of the prisoners in Galveston and mentions speaking to some of the imprisoned officers. Galveston, May 27, 1836.
- [Decree relative to the Catholic churches, January 13, 1841]
- A decree stating that the churches in and around the vicinity of San Antonio will be used for religious and education purposes only. January 13, 1841.
- [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 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 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
- [Copy of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, March 17, 1836]
- Copy of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, transcribed by Secretary of Convention, Henry S. Kimble: March 17, 1836.
- [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.
- [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 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 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.
- [Vicente Filisola on the resistance of Tlalmanalco and Ameca
- Filisola, Vicente. [ C. of office to the Ministry of the War and Navy, accompanying another office by the command of Chalco on the resistance of Tlalmanalco and Ameca to contribute with the military services that to them were indicated. ] Mejico, C. certified by Manuel Ortiz de la Torre.
- [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.
- Manifiesto del gobernador del estado de Mexico, ciudadano Lorenzo de Zavala
- Manifesto of the governor of the state of Mexico, citizen Lorenzo de Zavala.
- [Manifiesto o Memoria.]
- Document handwritten by Agustín de Iturbide, containing a summary of the Revolution as well as the establishment and end of the Empire.
- Esposición del secretario del despacho de hacienda D. Lorenzo de Zavala a las Cámaras de la Unión, a su ingreso al despacho del ramo
- book.
- Proyecto de reforma del Congreso. Propuesto por el diputado Don Lorenzo de Zavala
- Project for the reform of Congress. Proposed by the deputy Don Lorenzo de Zavala.
- [Lorenzo de Zavala] to Gómez Pedraza, about elections to be held in Mexico State. Unsigned. Toluca. Jan. 20, 1833
- [Lorenzo de Zavala] to Gómez Pedraza, about elections to be held in Mexico State. Unsigned. Toluca. From the Carlos García y Arriaga Papers at the Benson Latin American Collection.