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[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.
[Transcript of Letter from Michael Muldoon to the colony of Austin, September 4, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Michael Muldoon to the colony of Austin, on September 4, 1832, discussing an untrue rumor that he had to quit his position as a clergyman in the colony of Brazoria. He expresses his faith that had this happened, the government would have responded accordingly.
Mexico City 1905 Index
Index to Sanborn maps of Mexico City, Mexico, listing street names and maps on which they appear, as well as a block index.
[Court transactions of Eleven leagues of land from Don Fernando del Valle to Zavala, November 11, 1833]
Valle granting permission to conclude the sale to Zavala of the eleven leagues of land which he possesses as his own in Texas. And the documents transferring power of ownership and land rights of the eleven leagues of land to Emily de Zavala. This is a typed translation that was filed in Houston County in 1905.
[Biography of Lorenzo de Zavala taken from book by Francisco Sosa titled: Biografias de Mexicanos Distinguidos]
Biography of Zavala taken from Biografias de Mexicanos Distinquidos by Francisco Sosa.
[Transcript of a decree from the Vice President of Mexico, August 5, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a decree from the Vice President of Mexico, Anastacio Bustamante.
[Transcript of a partial account of Stephen F. Austin's estate, August 14, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a partial account statement for the estate of Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of a resolution offered by D. C. Barrett to the General Council of the Provisional Government of Texas, December 11, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a resolution made by Don Carlos Barrett to the General Council of the Provisional Government of Texas acknowledging Stephen F. Austin's efforts on behalf of Texas.
[Transcript of a warrant issued by Martin Perfecto de Cos, August 8, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a warrant issued by Martin Perfecto de Cos for the arrest of Lorenzo Zavala.
[Transcript of abstract of the memorial of the Secretary of Justice and Ecclesiastical affairs presented to Congress, January 1826]
Copy of transcript for an abstract of the memorial of the Secretary of Justice and Ecclesiastical affairs presented to Congress concerning the administration of justice in Mexico.
[Transcript of Address to the the People of Texas by the Central Committee, October 28, 1834]
Copy of transcript for an address to the People of Texas by the Central Committee, in which the committee encourages members of their constituency to be tempered in their adoption of revolutionary views and behaviors regarding Mexico. The committee warns of consequences of a hasty civil war and reminds the people of moderate responsiveness on the part of the Mexican government, citing the repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830, and the establishment of state-specific trial by jury.
[Transcript of an essay by Stephen F. Austin concerning the law of April 6, 1830, [May 18, 1830?]]
Copy of transcript for an essay written by Stephen F. Austin, in which Austin addresses the history of Texas and the negative effects of the law of April 6, 1830, which ended immigration from the United States. Austin also argues that Texas would not economically benefit from separating from Mexico.
[Transcript of announcement concerning the Mexican law of April 6, 1830 made by José M. Tornel , November 5, 1830]
Copy of transcript for an announcement made by Jose M. Tornel informing potential U.S. immigrants of the Mexican law of April 6, 1830 prohibiting Americans from immigrating to Mexico.
[Transcript of announcement concerning the progress of the Texas Revolution and opening emigration to Texas, April 14, 1836]
Copy of transcript for an announcement by the committee of J. C. Larue, J. Ricord, R. Pearse, P. Snell, and M. Cronican reporting the progress of the Texas Revolution and opening emigration to all interested and willing to support Texas.
[Transcript of announcement concerning the triumph of the liberal party led by Santa Anna, [1833]]
Copy of transcript for an announcement concerning the triumph of the liberal party led by Santa Anna. The author also predicts that Santa Anna will be the next President of Mexico.
[Transcript of announcement from Antonio López de Santa Anna to his troops, March 4, 1832]
Copy of transcript for an announcement from Antonio López de Santa Anna to his troops
[Transcript of announcement from the Governor of Zacatecas to its citizens, August 2, 1832]
Copy of transcript for an announcement from the Governor of Zacatecas to its citizens
[Transcript of announcement made by Stephen F. Austin, 1835]
Copy of transcript for an announcement by Stephen F. Austin to the Council of Safety about his departure from the voluntary army to pursue diplomatic relations with the United States in order to support Texas's cause.
[Transcript of announcment from James F. Perry, September 1, 1835]
Copy of transcript for an announcement from James F. Perry, stating that Stephen F. Austin has arrived home after leaving Mexico City on July 13, 1835.
[Transcript of Brochure Concerning Immigration to Texas, December 1831]
Copy of transcript for a brochure concerning immigration to Texas. The brochure describes the social, economic and physical characteristics of Texas; its political relationship to Mexico; and the terms of immigration.
[Transcript of colonization agreement for Amos Alexander, May 16, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract for Amos Alexander stipulating what actions he needs to take to secure his tract of land.
[Transcript of colonization contract for James Rogers, Apirl 14, 1831
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract for James Rogers.
[Transcript of colonization grant and boundaries issued by Ignacio de Arispe to Arthur G. Wavell, March 9, 1826]
Copy of transcript for a colonization grant and boundaries issued by Ignacio de Arispe to Arthur G. Wavell defining the terms and the conditions of the colony.
[Transcript of colonization petition from Arthur G. Wavell, July 30, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a colonization petition from Arthur G. Wavell to form a colony near the stream called Satcha or Sulphur Fork and the Red River of Natchitoches.
[Transcript of commentary on a proposed law pertaining to duties on importations in Mexico, March 18, 1830]
Copy of transcript for commentary on a proposed Mexican law pertaining to duties on importations. The author also addresses arguments relating to counterfeit currency and nationalized banks.
[Transcript of declaration by Thomas H. Borden, January 19, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a declaration written by Thomas H. Borden advocating for Texas's independence if the Mexican government fails to uphold the Constitution of 1824.
[Transcript of declaration concerning why Texas ought to be a separate Mexican state, [1833?]]
Copy of transcript for a declaration arguing why Texas ought to be a Mexican state independent of Coahuila.
[Transcript of decree concerning colonization petitions, August 3]
Copy of transcript for a decree concerning proper procedures for submitting colonization petitions.
[Transcript of dispatch from José María Viesca to Stephen F. Austin, August 6, 1829]
Copy of transcript for a dispatch from José María Viesca to Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of essay concerning Mexican independence from the Spanish, [November 1, 1829]]
Copy of transcript for an essay discussing Mexican independence from the Spanish and Mexican attitudes towards the Spanish.
[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831]
Copy of transcript for an essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico," which describes the geography and agriculture of Texas, as well as explaining colonization procedures for readers interested in immigrating.
[Transcript of essay entitled, "Memoirs on the Western Boundary of the United States", no date]
Copy of transcript for an essay entitled, "Memoirs on the Western Boundary of the United States", in which the author discusses the changing ownership of western and southern territories, and advocates for the United States to acquire both Texas and Santa Fe de Nuevo México.
[Transcript of eulogy for Vicente Ramon Guerrero, July 1831]
Copy of transcript for a eulogy for Vicente Ramon Guerrero.
[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of gazette from the Mexican government announcing Great Britain's acknowledgement of their independence, April 13, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a gazette from the Mexican government announcing Great Britain's acknowledgement of their independence.
[Transcript of incomplete constitution, [April 1833?]
Incomplete copy of transcript for the Mexican constitution concerning the role and duties of the Texas Governor.
[Transcript of inventory of archives received by the General Land Office of materials from Austin's Colony, October 15, 1837]
Copy of transcript for an inventory of archives received by the General Land Office pertaining to Austin's Colony.
[Transcript of Invoice for Messrs Grayson and [Jack] from C. N. [Bolton], November 8, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a paid invoice for Messrs Grayson and [Jack] from C. N. [Bolton], in which Bolton provides a list of items and services, their cash value, and the dates on which those items or services were rendered and paid.
[Transcript of invoice from the Washington Hotel to Stephen F. Austin, August 22, 1833]
Copy of transcript for an invoice from the Washington Hotel in Mexico City for Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of invoice from the Washington Hotel to Stephen F. Austin, December 10, 1833]
Copy of transcript for an invoice from the Washington Hotel in Mexico City for Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of invoice from the Washington Hotel to Stephen F. Austin, November 8, 1833]
Copy of transcript for an invoice from the Washington Hotel in Mexico City for Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of invoice from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, October 23, 1833]
Copy of transcript for an invoice from W. S. Parrot to Stephen F. Austin for drafts sold to Parrott.
[Transcript of Letter Concerning the Colony of Brazoria]
Copy of transcript for a letter, discussing the colony of Brazoria, which is experiencing civil unrest, and the men they plan to send, including Santa Anna. They report that the civil unrest was caused by only a few men, and that the colony feels patriotically towards Mexico.
[Transcript of minutes for a meeting held by the citizens of Lexington, Texas, April 23, 1836]
Copy of transcript for minutes of a meeting held by the citizens of Lexington, Texas to discuss the ongoing revolution. The minutes also include a draft of a statement to be forwarded to the United States Congress, as well as a statement written by Sam Houston regarding military affairs.
[Transcript of minutes from a public meeting, February 3, 1825]
Copy of transcript for minutes from a public meeting.
[Transcript of minutes from a public meeting, February 10, 1825]
Copy of transcript for minutes from a public meeting.
[Transcript of minutes from a public meeting, February 12, 1825]
Copy of transcript for minutes from a public meeting.
[Transcript of minutes from a public meeting, February 17, 1825]
Copy of transcript for minutes from a public meeting.
[Transcript of minutes from a public meeting, February 19, 1825]
Copy of transcript for minutes from a public meeting.
[Transcript of minutes from December 15, 1830 San Felipe de Austin Ayuntamiento meeting, December 28, 1839]
Copy of transcript for minutes for a San Felipe de Austin Ayuntamiento meeting held on December 15, 1830, to discuss the status of several colonization grants.
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