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Impugnacion al informe del señor general Santa-Anna, y constancias en que se apoyan las ampliaciones de la acusacion del Sr. diputado Gamboa.
Book about Santa Anna.
Mexico and her military chieftains, from the revolution of Hidalgo to the present time. Comprising sketches of the lives of Hidalgo [and others]
Book about military leaders of Mexico, includes biographical sketches of Hidalgo, Morelos, Iturbide, Santa Anna, Gomez Farias, Bustamente, Paredes, Almonte, Arista, Alaman, Ampudia, Herrera, and De La Vega.
Engraved frieze on the San Jacinto Monument, With the Battle Cry
Photograph of an engraved frieze on the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte. It reads: "With the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!" the Texans charged. The enemy, taken by surprise, rallied for a few minutes then fled in disorder. The Texans had asked no quarter and gave none, the slaughter was appalling, victory complete, and Texas free! On the following day General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, self-styled "Napoleon of the West," received from a generous foe the mercy he had denied Travis at the Alamo and Fannin at Goliad."
Engraved frieze on the San Jacinto Monument, On This Field
Photograph of an engraved frieze on the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte. It reads: "On this field on April 21, 1836 the army of Texas commanded by General Sam Houston, and accompanied by the Secretary of War, Thomas J. Rusk, attacked the larger invading army of Mexicans under General Santa Anna. The battle line from left to right was formed by Sidney Sherman's regiment, Edward Burleson's regiment, the artillery commanded by George W. Hockley, Henry Millard's infantry and the cavalry under Mirabeau B. Lamar. Sam Houston led the infantry charge."
[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 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.
The Battle-Field of San Jacinto: An Historical Sketch
A book about the Battle of San Jacinto; from the title page: "A concise treatment of the causes which brought about the battle, the results which flowed from it, and the character and qualities of the man who composed the Texas Army."
[News Script: San Jacinto anniversary]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[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.
[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 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 Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, June 5, 1836]
Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, from Velasco, Texas.
[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.
[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, Noveber 22, 1844]
Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, discussing the evil brought to Mexico by Santa Anna.
Surrender of Santa Anna
Print of Santa Anna's surrender to General Sam Houston during the Texas Revolution
Santa Anna on horseback
Hand colored picture of Santa Anna in 1836 on horseback. Picture (part a); Frame (part b)
Impugnacion al Informe del Senor General Santa-Anna, y Constancias en que se Apoyan las Ampliaciones de la Acusacion del Sr. Diputado Camboa
Front cover and table of contents for the text of the court martial of Santa Anna.
Lamar's Prosecution of Santa Anna
Front and back covers of a book titled "Lamar's Prosecution of Santa Anna"
[Letter from (Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala, October 07, 1829]
(Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala: Expressing shock at Zavala's attack on him in Zavala's newspaper El correo, of September 24, 1829. Reasons why he believes Zavala is wrong. Veracruz, October 7, 1829.
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, December 24, 1828]
Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: Discussed treachery of Guadalupe Victoria and the federal government. Asks Santa Anna to join rebellion against the government. Tlalpam, December 24, 1828.
[Letter from (Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala, December 30, 1828]
(Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala: Discussing his political opinions and the state of the division under his command. Oaja (ca), December 30, 1828.
[Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, July 15, 1829]
Santa Anna to Zavala: Complaining of the state of the customs house at Veracruz and asking that the administrator be removed. Veracruz, July 15, 182(9).
[Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, July 5, 1829]
Santa Anna to Zavala: On the matter of the permit for Bernardo Zayago's 300 loads of tobacco. Jalapa, July 5, 1829.
[Letter from (Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala, June 25, 1829]
(Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala: Again stating that he cannot come to the capital, he is needed more on the coast. States his support for the federal system and the property of Zavala's answer to the conspirators. Jalapa, June 25, 1829.
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, September 13, 1828]
Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: In support of Santa Anna against the actions of the deputies of Congress. Tlalpam, September 13, 1828.
[Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, August 24, 1829]
Santa Anna to Zavala: On acceptance of recommendation of Angel Cabrera and on the defeat of the Spanish forces. Pueblo Viejo, August 24, 1829.
[Letter from Mexia to Zavala, March 22, 1833]
Mexia to Zavala: On the elections for president and vice president and the need for Zavala to come to Mexico City to help organize the party. On Santa Anna's unwillingness to come being the best thing, since Gomez Farias is better suited to the tasks at hand. Mexico, March 22, 1833.
[Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, June 10, 1829]
Santa Anna to Zavala: On the state of affairs and his own position. Jalapa, June 10, 1829.
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to A(ntonio) L(opez) de Santa Anna, February 4, 1829]
Lorenzo de Zavala to A(ntonio) L(opez) de Santa Anna: Discusses attempts by enemies to divide the party by saying Guerrero has separated himself from Santa Anna and himself. (Tlalpam), February 4, 1829.
[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 Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Lorenzo de Zavala, April 12, 1829]
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Lorenzo de Zavala: Expressed hope that the friendship indicated by Zavala in his last letter will continue. Discusses the political situation of the country and Mexia's departure from the army. Jalapa, April 12, 1829.
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, March 14, 1829]
Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: On the expulsion of the Spaniards and the inauguration of Guerrero. T(lalpam), March 14, 1829.
[Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Bernardo Gonzalez de Angulo, March 11, 1829]
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Bernardo Gonzalez de Angulo: That Jose Julian Gutierrez should be considered for one of the openings being created at the customs house at Veracruz. Veracruz, March 11, 1829.
[Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, May 23, 1829]
Santa Anna to Zavala: Thanking Zavala for approval of circulars sent to towns to quiet rumors and for the favor shown to Gutierrez. Veracruz, May 23, 1829.
[Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, May 8, 1829]
Santa Anna to Zavala: On his friendship with Zavala and the state of defenses in Veracruz and Yucatan. Veracruz, May 8, 1829.
[Letter from Santa Anna to Zavala, March 10, 1829]
Santa Anna to Zavala: Indicating continued concern over the interruption in correspondence with Zavala. On his readiness to take action if necessary, but protesting the lethargy of others. Jalapa, March 1, 1829.
[Letter from Zavala to Santa Anna, March 7, 1829]
Zavala to Santa Anna: Will not undermine Guerrero's presidency. Fears divisions in Congress will lead to disaster. Tlálpan, March 7, 1829.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Lorenzo de Zavala, February 26, 1829
Hopes the interruption in correspondence is not due to anything he has written or done. Wishes his friendship with Zavala to become closer. Jalapa
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Santa Anna, March 4, 1829]
Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: Asking Santa Anna to take the ministry of war in Guerrero's Cabinet. On the hardships Guerrero will encounter on assuming the presidency. (Tlalpam), March 4, 1829
[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, March 11, 1828]
Lorenzo de Zavala to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: On political tensions surrounding the recent revolt by Guerrero and the position taken by the author. (Tlalpan), March 11, 1828.
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