Descriptive Summary
Woodson Research Center, Fondren
Library, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
Americas collection
1811-1920
3 lin. ft. (5 document
cases, plus oversize) Materials are in
English and Spanish.
Original letters,
broadsides, pamphlets, printed materials and books documenting the 19th century
and early 20th century political and cultural relationships between the United
States, Mexico, Central and South America, Cuba, Spain, and
Portugal.
MS
518
Historical Sketch
The Americas collection strives to represent the full range and
complexity of the Americas. Thomas Jefferson famously observed that “America
has a hemisphere to itself,” and the founding fathers agreed that gaining
influence in Spanish America “piece by piece” was essential to the U.S.
Conversely, Latin American nations like Brazil, Cuba, Nicaragua, and El
Salvador used the American Revolution as a touchstone for their own nation
formations, even as they aspired to shape the U.S. democratic model to their
own needs.
This story of national exchange and influence across the hemisphere will
be more fully told through this archive which brings together key documents.
Currently scholars interested in telling this rich story must travel, for
example, between the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. and the Cuban
Society of Historical and International Study in Havana. A notable exception is
the University of Maryland’s Early Americas Digital Archive, which invites
scholars to submit their editions of early Americas texts for digital
publication. Its historical range of 1492 to 1800 makes it an ideal future
partner for Rice’s initiative, which begins with the heyday of nation formation
from 1776 to 1815 and ends with the building of the Panama Canal in the early
twentieth century.
This archive will allow us to understand, for
example, why Brazilian insurgents owned and read copies of the American
Declaration of Independence as well as works by Jefferson and Thomas Paine; why
José Martí found the U.S. system of governance a rich source of commentary and
critique for Cuban independence efforts; and why Fidel Castro quoted the
American Declaration of Independence and likened the burning of cane fields to
the Boston Tea Party during his 1958 take over of Cuba. But such an archive
will also allow us to think in new ways about the U.S. American story. It will
show us, for example, that U.S. slaves escaped South as well as North,
establishing communities throughout Spanish America during the U.S. antebellum
period. Such an archive, in short, brings into sharp focus the overlapping
national stories of the hemisphere.
Historical sketch excerpted from text courtesy of
Dr. Caroline Levander, Center for the Study of Cultures, Rice
University.
Scope and Contents
Original letters, broadsides, pamphlets, printed materials and books
documenting the political and cultural relationships between the United States,
Mexico, Central and South America, Cuba, Spain, and Portugal, beginning with
the heyday of nation formation from 1776 to 1815 and ending with the building
of the Panama Canal in the early twentieth century. Many of the documents are
original government publications such as constitutions, decrees, or
presidential and congressional messages, and broadsides and pamphlets serving
as public statements regarding the political and social events of the time.
Other items of note include George F. Dunham's "A Journey to Brazil on the Good
Ship Montpelier," an 1853 first hand description of slavery and plantation life
in Brazil, and the first Mexico City printing (1821) of Augustin de Iturbide's
Plan de Iguala.
Arrangement
Arranged by country, where the country is the main subject of the
material. The last series is "Multi-country", where one country writes to or
about another. Arrangement within each series is chronological.
- Series I. South America, 1812-1861
- Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920
- Series III: Mexico, 1821-1865
- Series IV: United States, 1823-1893
- Series V: Cuba, 1896
- Series VI: Spain, 1812
- Series VII: Portugal, 1822
- Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish from the Americas collection must be obtained
from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Index Terms
Subjects (Persons)
Dunham, George F. -- travel
narratives.
Polk, James K. (James
Knox), 1795-1849 -- Political and social views.
Fillmore, Millard,
1800-1874 -- Political and social views.
Tyler, John -- 1790-1862 --
Political and social views.
Iturbide, Agustín de,
1783-1824 -- Plan de Iguala
Subjects (Organizations)
Isthmian Canal Commission
-- correspondence.
Subjects
Mexican War,
1846-1848.
Statehood (American politics)
-- 19th century.
Nationalism -- History --
19th century.
Presidents--United
States--History--19th century--Sources.
Slavery -- Brazil -- History.
Plantation
life--Brazil--History.
Subjects (Places)
Mexico--Politics and
government--19th century.
Mexico -- Foreign relations
-- United States.
Argentina --Politics and
government--19th century.
Chile -- Constitution --
1822.
Chile -- Constitution --
1823.
Chile -- Constitution --
1828.
Chile -- Constitution --
1833.
Bolivia -- Politics and
government --19th century.
Chile --Politics and
government--19th century.
Goliad (Texas)--History --
1825-1835.
Goliad (Tex.)--Description
and travel.
Guatemala
--History--Declaration of Independence, 1821.
Venezuela
--History--Declaration of Independence, 1812.
Peru --Politics and
government--19th century.
Peru -- Constitution --
1826.
Portugal -- Constitution --
1822.
Spain -- Constitution --
1812.
Cuba --Politics and
government--19th century.
Venezuela --Politics and
government--19th century.
Texas--History--Revolution,
1835-1836.
Texas -- Politics and
government --1836-1846.
United States --Politics
and government--19th century.
Brazil - Description and
travel - 19th century.
Formats
Correspondence.
Broadsides.
Pamphlets.
Printed documents.
Preferred Citation
Americas Collection, MS 518, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library,
Rice University.
Acquisition Information
This material was purchased from a manuscripts dealer in 2005, in
collaboration with the Center for Study of Cultures, Rice University, under the
direction of Dr. Caroline Levander.
Bibliography
These titles have been cataloged separately and are available
through the Woodson Research Center.
Coleccion Oficial de Leyes, Decretos, Órdenes,
Resoluciones &c. Que Se Han Expedidopara el Regimen de la Republica
Boliviana… [With:] El Anuario. Publicado Por felix Reyes Ortiz
(Consejero De Universidad). Tomo I. [With:] Tomo II. Paz de Ayacucho &
Sucre. 1825-1854 [1834-35, 1855-58, 1863-64, 1865, 1876]. Early Bolivian laws.
18 volumes. (Books, # 37)
Relacion de los debates de la Convencion de
California… The Constitution, following Mexican law, prohibited slavery
and helped to precipitate the crisis that nearly dissolved the Union. 439 [1],
XIII pp. (Book, #44)
[Escalante, Amos de]
Las Mujeres Españolas Portuguesas y Americanas tales
como son en el hogar domestico, en los campos, en las ciudades, en el Templo,
en los Espectaculos, en el Taller y en los Salones… Madrid. A survey of
women in Latin America, illustrated with 21 chromolithographic plates mounted
on separate sheets with printed borders and titles. Folio. 297,[1]pp. (Book,
#17)
Messages of the President... On the Subject of the Mexican War. 30th
Cong., 1st Sess. HED60. "A compilation of all correspondence ... relating to
the Mexican war." 1277 pp., [bound with] Correspondence Between the
Secretary of War and Generals Scott and Taylor, and Between General Scott and
Mr. Trist. 30th Cong., 1st Sess. HED56. 1848. Provides numerous detailed
reports on the war, the conflicts among the generals and the government, and
the status of peace negotiations. 405 pp., ix.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series I. South America,
1812-1861
Subseries: Argentina,
1815-1820
11
8-26-1815. Alvarez, Ignacio.
El Director Interino del Estado en
Buenos-Aires á Los Habitantes de Todas las Provincias. Buenos Aires:
Niños Expósitos, Aug. 26, 1815. Rallying support for the independence movement
in Buenos Aires. 2 pp. (Br #10)
12
1817.
Manifesto Que Hace A Las Naciones El
Congreso General Constituyente De Las Provincias-Unidas Del Rio De La Plata,
Sobre El Tratamento Y Cruel-Dades Que Han Sufrido De Los Españoles, Y Motivado
La Declaracion De Su Indenpendencia. Buenos Aires: Self wrappers.
Contemporary ownership signature on verso of last leaf. Fine. In a half morocco
box. An important manifesto by one of the first states in Latin America to
fully establish freedom from Spain. The “Imprenta de la Independencia”
published this pamphlet in the year following Argentinean independence.” 11 pp.
(PD #23)
13
1819.
Constitucion de las Provincias unidas en
sud-America, sancionada y mandada publicar por el sobrerano congreso general
constituyente en 22 de abril de 1819. Buenos Aires: small quarto.
Modern vellum over boards, spine and covers gilt. 20th century bookplate of
Adofo Garreton, accompanied by a typed note in Spanish indication this copy had
belonged to Juan Antonio Garreton, an official of the 1824 Congreso General
Constituyente, whose manuscript notes are found periodically in the text. [2],
iv, 71 pp. (PD #16)
14
[6-17-1819] Diaz Velez,
Eustoquio.
Bando. Don Eustoquio Diaz Velez Coronel
Mayor De Los Exercitos De La Patria, Ayudante Comandante General Del Estado
Mayor General En La Comandancia De Armas, Gobernador Intendente Interino De
Esta Provincia Y Delegado De Correos & C. & C. Por Quanto En Oficio De
Ayer Me Ha Comunicado El Sr. Secretario De Estado En El Departamiento De
Dobierno El Supremo Auto Del Tenor Siguiente. [Buenos Aires]: Imprenta
de los Expositos, printed in red ink. Promulgating a June 16, 1819 decree,
signed by Jose Rodeai and Gregorio Tagle, which puts the country on a war
footing because of a potential Spanish invasion.
15
9-28-1820.
Manifesto De La Honorable Junta De
Representantes De La Provincia De Buenos-Aires A Todas Las Demas
Hermanos [caption title]. [Buenos Aires] A manifesto from the
legislative body of Buenos Aires regarding the state of the nation. [4] pp. (PD
#24)
Subseries: Bolivia,
1825-1854
16
1826.
Proyecto de Constitucion para la Republica
de Bolivia y discurso del Libertador. Buenos Aires. Ediciones de la
Imprenta de Hallet y Ca…#11. 32 pp. (Pm, #28)
Subseries: Brazil,
1831-1853
17
1831. Printed document.
O Brasil Imperio: e o Brasil republica.
Reflexoes politicas offerecidas aos brasileiros amantes da sua patria.
Philadelphia. Favoring independence and constitutional monarchy,
recounting the events in Portugal and Brazil that led to Brazilian
independence. First, possibly only edition. 89 pp.
18
1853. Dunham, George F. “A
Journey To Brazil Aboard The Good Ship Montpelier. Captain Swift.” Written
aboard ship and various places in Brazil. A detailed and observant manuscript
journal of Brazilian slavery and plantation life in the 1850s. 228 pp. (AMS, #
6)
Subseries: Chile,
1822-1833
19
10-22-1822 .
Constitucion politica del estado de Chile.
Promulgada el 23 de octubre de 1822. [Santiago de Chile]: Imprenta del
Estado. First edition of the first full-scale Chilean constitution. 78 pp. (PD
#40)
110
[1824].
Constitucion Politica Del estado De Chile.
Promulgada En 29 De Diciembre De 1823. Santiago de Chile. Small quarto.
The third Chilean constitution. 81 pp. (PD, #25)
111
1828.
Constitucion politica de la Republica de
Chile. [Santiago de Chile]: R. Rengifo. Large woodcut vignette on title
page. 35 pp. Likely the first edition of the 1828 constitution. The finest
achievement of the regime of Francisco Antonio Pinto, the constitution provides
for popular elections at the national level and a system of checks and
balances. (PD, # 41)
112
[1832]
Proyecto de reforma de la
Constitucion. [Santiago de Chile]: Imprenta de la Opinion. 30 pp.
Proposed reform for the Constitution of 1828. (PD, #42)
113
[1833]
Constitucion de la Republica de Chile
jurada y promulgada el 25 de mayo 1833. [Santiago de Chile] Ediciones
de la Imprenta de la Opinion. 48 pp. (B, #27)
Subseries: Peru,
1825-1826
114
4-27-1825.
Gaceta Extraordinaria del
Gobierno. Lima: Imprenta del Gobierno. #37. 12.25 x 8 inches.
Announcing to Peruvians the state of peace reigning throughout the American
continent. 2 pp. (B, #18)
21
1826.
Constitucion para la Republica
Peruana. Lima: Imprenta de la Libertad, por Jose Maria Masias, 1826.
120 pp. First printing of independent Peru’s first constitution. (B, #8)
Subseries: Venezuela,
1812-1861
22
1812.
The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence
and Constitution. First Edition. London: Editions by Longman and Co.
Paternoster-Row. XXIII + 309 pp. (B, # 29)
23
12-18-1861. Letter: Ayers
Braach & Co., re. Failure at setting up a sewing machine business in
Venezuela as “the people of this country are not sensible enough…” Caracas,
Venezuela. To I.M.Singer & Co. 1 p. (ALS, #39)
Series II: Central America, 1821-1829,1861-1920
Subseries: Guatemala,
1821-1829
24
4-10-1821. Guatemala.
Havitantes de la provincial de
Guatemala. [in text, at end: Guatemala [sic]: 10 de abril de 1821].
Praising the Captaincy-general of Guatemala for their loyalty to the crown and
condemns Mexico’s Agustin de Iturbide. 3 pp. (PD, #2)
25
9-15-1821 . Gainza, Gabino.
Manifesto del gefe político á los
ciudadanos de Guatemala. [in text, at end: Guatemala: 15 de Septiembre
de 1821]. His recounting of the meeting that led to the Declaration. 3 pp. (PD,
#4)
26
9-16-1821. Gainza, Gabino.
El dia 15 del corriente se acordó lo que
sigue: Palacio Nacional de Guatemala quince de septiembre de mil ochocientos
veinte uno. Siendo públicos é indudables los deseos de independencia del
gobierno Español… . Declaration of Independence of Guatemala. 3 pp.
(PD, #3)
1822-1829. Collection of
printed materials documenting the tribulations of the early years of
nation-building following independence from Spain. Guatemala and Xilotepque. In
Spanish. (Arc, #5)
27
Item 1. Ganiza, Gavino.
[Guatemala, 2-21-1822].Broadside. [drop-title]
El Serenisimo Sr. Generalisimo
Almirante, en oficio de 23 de Enero proximo pasado, que he recibido hoy, se
sirve comunicarme haberse dignado disponer la Serenisima Regencia Gobernadora
del Imperio, que por ahora, y mientras no se disponga otra cosa, continùe yo
con el mando que obtengo en esta Provincia en calidad de Capitan General
interino. Folio. 1p.
27
Item 2. Velasco. [Guatemala,
7-19-1823] Broadside. [drop-title]
Los Señores Secretarios de la Asamblea
nacional constituyents me han dirijido la órden que sigue: En secion de 14 de
este mes acordó la Asamblea nacional constituyente: que el Supremo poder
executive haga imprimir y circular la nota de las comisiones ordinaries de la
Asamblea, previniendo á los gefes y corporaciones politicas de
provincial. Folio. 2 pp.
27
Item 3. Molina, Pedro, et al.
[Guatemala, 7-10-1823]. Broadsheet.
Ciudadanos de las provincias unidas del
Centro de America. [Begins:] Vuestro poder executive se halla
instalado[.] Llegó ya el dia en que escuchaceis la voz de vuestros
conciudadanos, que revestidos por vosotros mismos del supremo poder darán
cumplimiento à la èxpression de vuetra voluntad, declarada por la asamblea
nacional constituyente. Folio. 3 pp.
27
Item 4. Filisola, Vicente.
[Guatemala, 6-3-1823]. Broadsheet. [drop-title]
Habiendo remitido al Exmo. Señor Marques
de Vivanco con fecha 1 [primero] de Abril último mi decreto de 29 de Marzo, lo
pasó al Exmo. Señor Ministro de Estado y del Despacho de relaciones interiors y
exteriors, quien despues de dar cuenta al Soberano Congreso constituyente me
dice en contestacion lo que sigue: Por los oficios de V.S. al Exmo. Sr. Marques
de Vivanco de I [primero] y 10 del pasado, se há enterado el Supremo Poder
ejecutivo del estado político de esa Capital, y de las ledidas tomadas por V.S.
con motivo de los simultaneous movimientos, así del Exército libertador, como
de la mayoria de las Provincias… Folio. 3pp.
27
Item 5. [Guatemala,
5-5-1824].
Secretaria de la Asamblea nacional
constituyente. Broadside. [drop-title] Tablaáque deben arreglarse los
partidos de la provincial de Costa Rica para la eleccion de diputados á su
legislatura. Folio. 1 p.
28
Item 6. [Guatemala,
5-5-1824]
Secretaria de la Asamblea nacional
constituyente. Broadside. Tabla á que deben arreglarse los partidos de
la provincial de Costa Rica para la eleccion de diputados á su legislatura.
Large folio. 1 p.
28
Item 7. Valle, Jose del, et al.
[Guatemala, 5-20-1824] Broadsheet.
Manifesto del gobierno supreme de los
Estados del Centro de America. [Begins:] La Asamblea Constituyente da
decretado las Bases de la Constitucion politica y acordado el metodo con que
deben ser elegidos los gefes y representantes de estos Estados. Folio. 4 pp.
28
Item 8. [President]. [Guatemala:]
Arevalso [4-18-1824]. Broadsheet.
El gefe político superior y la
Diputacion Provincial de Guatemala á los pueblos de su comprencion.
[Begins:] Desde el feliz suceso de nuestra independencia, ha considerado el
Supremo Gobierno de absoluta necesidad atender con preferencia al resguardo de
nuestros puertos, precaviendo de esta suerte los males que acaso por nuetra
emancipacion intentaria hacernos la nacion de quien antes dependiamos. Folio.
Attempt to preserve. 3pp.
28
Item 9.1824. [Puigsesver,
Felipe]. [Guatemala:] Imp. Nueva que dirije J.J. de Arévalo, 1824.
Parafrasi o glosa de la carta del
apostol San Judas Tadeo a todos los fieles… Small 4to. Modern wrappers.
Light waterstains. 33 pp.
28
Item 10.
[11-6-1824][Saldana, Jose I.] [Guatemala:] Imprente J.J. de Arevalo.
8vo. Reply to J.S. Cañas’ Advertencia patriotica. Important Church-State
relations controversy. Modern wrappers. 12 pp.
29
Item 11. 1824. [Santa
Maria, Jose Andres de]. Gautemala: Beteta, 1824. Pamphlet. [drop-title]
Impugnacion del manifiesto del gobierno
de San Salvador sobre la justificacion de la errecion de aquel Nuevo obispado…
8vo. Modern wrappers. Light waterstains. 21 pp.
29
Item 12. Beteta. 5-7-1824 –
4-9-1825.
Gaceta del Gobierno Supremo de
Guatemala. A collection of various issues, including a special issue
(No. 33) on the Battle of Ayacucho and the end of Spanish rule in South
America. Numbers 9 (pp.61-68), 11 (pp.77-84) [incomplete], 13 (pp. 103-104 and
111-12) [incomplete], 14 (pp. 113-19 and 121-26) [incomplete], 15 (pp. 127-36),
19 (pp. 161-70), 23 (pp. 193-200), 28 (pp. 235-40, 243-44) [incomplete], 33
(pp. 271-72), 34 (pp. 309-10), 40 (pp. 311-18). Modern wrappers. Missing a few
pages. 4to.
29
Item 13. Arce, Manuel José.
[Guatemala, 8-9-1825]. Broadside.
El Presidente de la Republica a los
Centro-Americanos. [Begins:] Conciudadanos: se acerca la hora de dejar
el reposo; de empuñar la espada que tanto tiempo hace teneis dispuesta, y de
prepararos à la defenza de vuestra libertad que comienza à ser amenazada y que
sera siempre gloriosa y triunfante. Folio. Attempt to preserve. 1 p.
29
Item 14. Sosa. [Guatemala,
12-28-1825]. Pamphlet. [drop-title]
El Presidente de la Republica me ha
dirijido el decreto que sigue… Reglamento. Capitulo 1. Del Presidente
del Senado… Folio. 9 pp.
29
Item 15. [9-11-1825] Arce,
Manuel José. [Guatemala:] Union, a cargo de J.J. de Arevalo. Pamphlet.
El Presidente de la Republica a los
Centro-Americanos. [Begins:] Conciudadanos: Acaban de fixarse para
siempre los destinos de dos millones de hombres: ha sido solemnemente aceptada
por el Congreso federal la Constitucion de la República de Centro-america. 4to.
7 pp.
210
Item 16. [President] [Guatemala,
12-31-1825] Broadsheet.
El gefe del estado de Guatemala a sus
habitantes. [Begins:] Colocado el Gobierno al frente de la
administracion pública y teniendo à su cargo la de la hacienda, conoció desde
luego que sus ingresos no eran bastantes á cubrir sus erogaciones. Folio. 3pp.
210
Item 17. 1825. Santa María,
José Andrés de. Guatemala: Beteta. Pamphlet.
Desngaño [sic] religioso al pueblo
Guat. Small quarto. The schismatic question of the bishopric of San
Salvador. Modern wrappers. Light waterstains. 58 pp.
210
Item 18. F.X.B. Guatemala: Imp. De
la Union, 1826. Broadsheet.
Ciudadano Licenciado M.Q.H.
[Begins:] Mui Señor mio: para contester a su pregunta sobre la election
de Canonigos que ha hecho el Ciudadano Ahierdi… Folio. 2 pp.
210
Item 19. Castillo. [San Martin
Xilotepeque, 9-30-1826] Broadsheet.
…Decreto El Vice Gefe del Estado de
Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislative tubo á bien decretar y el Consejo
sanciono lo que sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea legislative del Estado de
Guatemala considerando: que el Estado ha sido atacado y hollados sus fueros
escandalosamente por el presidente de la república: que en tales procedimientos
se ve peligrar su independencia y el systems federal que felismente nos rige.
Folio. 2 pp.
210
Item 20. 1826 [Secretaria
de la Asamblea del Estado.] [Guatemala, 9-4-1826] Broadsheet. [drop-title]
Tabla que manifesta los representantes
que deben renovarse en la Asamblea del Estado para la legisliatura del año
entrante de 1827… Folio. 2 pp.
211
Item 21. Castillo. [San Martin
Xilotepe`que, 9-22-126] Broadside. …
Decreto. El C. Vice Gefe del Estado de
Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislative tubo á bien decretar y, el
Consejo Representativo sancionar lo siguente. [Begins:] La Asambléa
legislative del Estado de Guatemala [sic], teniendo en concideracion las
criticas sircunstancias en que se haya el mismo Estado: amenazada su existencia
politica por la autoridad ejecutiva de la republica, y siendo un deber del
cuerpo Legislativo dictar todos las resoluciones combenientes à fin de reponer
las cosas al Estado constitucional, ha tenido à bien decretar y decreta. Folio.
1p.
211
Item 22. Leon, Juan Jose de.
[Guatemala, 5-22-1826] Broadside. …
Decreto. El Gefe del Estado de
Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislative tubo à bien decretar lo que
sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea Legislativa del Estado de Guatemala,
haviendo tomado en concideracion la renuncia que el C. Anselmo Quiros hizo de
la plaza de magistrado suplente de la Corte Superior de Justicia, y advirtiendo
que los Ciudadanos Manuel Beteta, Marcelo Molina, y Simón Vasconcelos,
suplentes así mismo de dicho tribunal no tienen la edad que la Constitucion
prefija para estos destinos… Folio. 1p.
211
Item 23. Leon, Juan Jose de.
[Guatemala, 5-10-1826] Broadside. …
Decreto. El gefe del Estado de
Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislative tubo à bien decretar, lo que
sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea legislative del Estado de Guatemala,
considerando legal la escusa del Ciudadano. Manuel Francisco Pabon para no
admitir la fiscalia de la Corte Superior de justicia, para que se le nombrò en
decreto de 28 de abril último, por no tener la edad que la ley previene para
estos destinos, ha tenido a bien nombrar en su lugar [sic] al Ciudadano Domingo
Cortés; y en consecuencia decreta… Folio. 1p.
211
Item 24. Cortés, Domingo.
[Guatemala, 7-22-1826] Broadside.
… Decreto. El gefe del Estado de
Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asambléa legislativa tubo à bien decretar y el Consejo
Representativo sancionar lo siguiente. [Begins:] La Asamblea
Legislativa del Estado de Guatemala, considerando: que interin no este
organizada la milicia active puede el Comandante general desempeñar las
funciones de inspector, y consultando al menor gravamen possible del erario, ha
tenido à bien decretar y decreta… Folio. 1 p.
211
Item 25. Cortés, Domingo.
[Guatemala, 7-22-1826] Broadside.
… Decreto. El gefe del Estado de
Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislativa tubo a bien decretar lo que
sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea Legislativa del estado de Guatemala,
teniendo en concideracion que el decreto número 18 dado por la Asamblea
constituyente no expresa si el tambor maior y pìfanos que componen parte de la
plana maior en la milicia active deban ser veteranos; teniendo presente que lo
han sido en las milicias disiplinadas y que éstas plazes son necesarias para la
fuerza del Estado, ha tenido a bien decetar y decreta…. Folio. 1p.
212
Item 26. Leon, Juan José de.
[Guatemala, 5-22-1826] Broadside.
… Decreto. El gefe del Estado de
Guatemala. Por cuanto la Asamblea legislativa tubo à bien decretar lo que
sigue. [Begins:] La Asamblea Legislativa del estado de Guatemala,
conciderando: que por decreto de la Asamblea Nacional constituyente de 13 de
Enero de 1824, se mandarin establecer catedras de filosofia en todos los
pueblos de los Estados donde se puedan dotar, ó los maestros que quieran
enseñar gratuitamente: que la habilitacion de los maestros cuando no sean
bachilleres en la facultad, se comete por esta ley a las disputacions
provinciales. Folio. 1p.
212
Item 27. Payes, Domingo, et al.
[Guatemala, 5-20-1826] Broadside.
Aviso al publico. [Begins:] Por
commission de la Municiplaidad, los que subscrivimos, estamos encargados para
cuidar de los que enfermen de sarampion, en el barrio de San Sebastian… Folio.
1p.
212
Item 28. 1826 S. Francisco,
Manuel Garcia Lego de. Guatemala: Impr. Mayor, Casa de Porras, [1826].
Pamphlet.
Reflecsiones [sic] sobre el artículo
primero del decreto emitido por la asamblea de Guatemala en veinte de Julio de
1826. Small quarto. Prohibits young men from entering the religious
orders before age 23 and from taking final vows until age 25. Significant
Church-State controversy. Modern wrappers. Stains. Decorative paste-over on the
title page. 15 pp.
212
Item 29. 1826 [Secretaría
General del Gobierno] [Guatemala]: Beteta [1826] Pamphlet.
Memoria que presenta a la asamblea
legislative el secretario general del gobierno del Estado de Guatemala. Al
abrirse las sesiones del año de 1826. Small quarto. Important annual
report. Modern wrappers. 19 pp.
212
Item 30. 1826 Santa Maria,
Jose Andres de. Guatemala: Impr. De la Union Frente de Santa Rosa, 1826.
Pamphlet.
Preservativo contra el impio é
irreligioso folleto. Aviso oportuno a las autoridades y al Pueblo… 8vo.
Church-State controversy and attacks on the Church. Santa Maria defends the
Church-State relationship and the faith. Modern wrappers. 41 pp.
213
Item 31. 1827 [Montalvo, C.
Maria]. Guatemala: por Beteta, 1827. Pamphlet.
Dictamen de una commission del consejo
representative del Estado del Salvador en la acusacion, interpuesta por el C.
José Maria Montalvo contra el C. Jose Ignacio de Maricorena… Accusing
Marticorena, Secretary General of the government, of malfeasance of office.
Modern wrappers. A few stains of mildew of water. 3 pp.
213
Item 32. 1828 [Valete]. Guatemala:
Impr. Mayor, Casa de Porras, 1828. 8 vo.
Glosa respondona al voto, o discurso que
en el año de 1823 se inserto en el papel llamado Alcance al número 5 de la
Tribuna… Urging censorship and restriction on importing foreign books
and newspapers. A point by point refutation of an 1823 article. Modern
wrappers. 27 pp.
213
Item 33. 1828. Aycinena,
Mariano. Guatemala: Impr. Mayor, 1828. Pamphlet.
Manifiesto del gefe del estado a los
pueblos. Folio. 8 pp.
213
Item 34. [Guatemala]. [Guatemala,
5-28-1829] Broadside. [drop-title]
Por la Intenndencia de temporalidades se
ha anunciado al publico que se van á dar en arrendamiento todas las fincas que
pertenecian á los Conventos extinguidos… Oblong quarto. 1pg.
213
Item 35. [Dardon, Marcos].
[Guatemala, 4-30-1829]. Broadside.
La Asamblea Lejislativa del estado de
Guatemala à sus comiténtes. [Begins:] Despues de tantas victimas y de
tan dolorosos sacrificios, ocasionados por los tiranos usurpadores de la
soberania del estado, la representacion restituida ya à sus funciones, os
convoca hoi para elejir vuestros funcionarios. Folio. 2 pp.
214
Item 36. [Guatemala] [Guatemala,
1829]. Broadside. Elecciones de Quesaltenango, y Totonicapam. Small
quarto. 1p.
214
Item 37. [Guatemala] [Guatemala,
5-27-1829] Broadside.
Tabla en que se demuestra el escrutinio
y regulacion de votos de todos las juntas departmentales para magistrados
suplentes de la Corte Superior de Justicia. Folio (folding). 1 p.
214
Item 38. Rodriguez. [Guatemala,
7-24-1829] Broadside. …Órden N. 253 [Begins:]
Sancionado por el Consejo reprentativo,
ha recibido el Gobierno del Estado, la órden que signe [sic]. La Asamblea
tomando en consideracion las solicitu.des de algunos sexagenarios, excluidos
del decreto de amnistía, dado en 4 de junio último. Small 8vo. 1p.
214
Item 39. Rodrigues, Juan Manuel.
[Guatemala, 6-24-1829]. Broadsheet. …
Órden N. 253. [Begins:] Los
ciudadanos diputados secretaries de la Asambléa lejislativa del Estado, me han
dirijido en esta fecha la órden que sigue: La Asamblea tomando en consideracion
las solicitudes de algunos secsagenarios [sic] escluidos del decreto de
amnistia dado en 4 de junio último. Small 8vo. 2pp
214
Item 40. Galvez, Mariano.
[Guatemala, 5-5-1829] Broadsheet. [drop-title]
Con fecha de 29 de febrero de este año
el gobierno se sirvió expedir el decreto siguente… Decreto. Considerando que
las municipalidades actuales no han sido nombradas con la libertad necesaria
pues que se eligieron sus individuos bajo una fuerza opresora, he tenido a bien
decretar; 1. Que se convoque al pueblo de esta Ciudad por medio del bando de
estilo para que en el proximo Domingo se celebren las elecciones primarias, y
el primer dia festivo inmediato se elijan los alcaldes regidores y
sindico. Small 8vo. 2 pp.
215
Item 41. Rodriguez. [Guatemala,
8-1-1829] Broadside.
Órden N. I. [Begins:] Los CC.
Diputados Secretarios de la Asambléa legislative del Estado, me han dirigido
con esta fecha la órden que sigue: ,, [sic] En este dia se han constituido y
formado en Segunda legislature ordinaria del Estado, con arreglo à las leyes de
la material, los representantes nuevamente electos, y prestado el
correspondiente juramento; acordando abrir sus sesiones ordinarias el jueves
seis del corriente. Small 8vo. 1p.
215
Item 42. 1829. Espinosa,
Nicholas. Guatemala: Imp. De la Union, [4-26-1829] Pamphlet.
La Asamblea restaurada a los pueblos del
Estado de Guatemala. [Begins:] Ha llegado por finconciudadanos, el
termino feliz de nuestros sufrimientos. Folio. 5 pp.
215
Item 43. 1829. [Guatemala]
Guatemala: Impr. Nueva, 1829. Pamphlet.
Boletin. Top of first leaf torn
and missing, affecting text. Attempted preservation. No. 17 (pp. 105-12).
Subseries: Panama Canal, 1861-1920
216
01-23-1861. Letter: Hoadley,
David. As president of the Panama Rail Road Company re the transcontinental
railroad. New York. To Senator W. Fessenden. 5 pp. On “Office Panama Rail Road
Company” letterhead. (ALS, #32)
217
Isthmian Canal Commission correspondence and documents,
1906-1920.
218
12 color prints of Canal scenes. (#36.02)
Series III: Mexico, 1821-1865
31
2-4-1821. Iturbide, Agustin.
Plan del Señor Coronel D. Agustin Iturbide. Copia del Suplemento al número 14
de la Abeja poblana. Mexico: Oficina de D. J. M. Benavente y Socios. The first
Mexico City printing of the Plan of Iguala. 2 pp. (Br, #1)
32
[1835] Rayon, Ramon. El
Ciudadano Ramon Rayon, General de Brigada Y Gobernador Del Distrito Federal.
[Mexico]. Initialed in manuscript by Governor Rayon. Describing the national
debt of the Mexican states and declaring that Sonora (of which Arizona is still
a part) and Sinaloa are responsible for payment of at least twenty percent of
that debt. (Br, #12) (oversize)
33
[2-19-1847] Cuartel General del
Egercito. #20. Notifies the Mexican people of the dictates of martial law under
U.S. occupation, naming in 12 separate directives the crimes which are
punishable under U.S. law. By order of the “Mayor General” (Weinfield Scott)
signed in type, “N.L. Scott” (Br, #38)
34
[1852] [Hargous, Peter A.]
“Remonstrance. The Memorialist, citizens of the United States…” Protesting
Mexico’s repudiation of the Memorialists’ franchises and land transfers, which
endangered their project to construct the Tehuantepec Railroad across the
Isthmus. 36 pp. (Pm, #56)
35
11-15-1865 Letter: Price,
Sterling. Writing from the newly formed colony of Cordova, Mexico, describing
the nearly idyllic conditions which he has found. To Col. Thomas L. Snead. 4
pp. (ALS, #9)
Series IV: United States, 1823-1893
Subseries: General, 1851-1893
36
5-18-1847. Tyler, John.
Letter: "When the Mexican gulph [sic] shall be crowded with innumerable ships
freighted with the rich production of Texas both Coastwide and outward -
meeting other ships loaded with the frieghts of all the world to give in
exchange - then will it be seen that my labors were not in vain to advance the
highest destinies of the country...". To Robert Tyler Esq. 3 pp. Plus address
leaf. (# 65)
37
[2-13-1861] Vance, Zebulon.
To the citizens of the eighth
Congressional district of North Carolina. Explaining that the Cotton
States have “gladly seized upon the election of Lincoln as the occasion, rather
than the cause for breaking up the Union”; they have labored “for disunion for
thrity years, inflamed with magnificent and visionary conceptions of a great
Southern Republic… to conquer and annex all the countries seated in the basin
of the Gulf of Mexico” and Cuba as well. 7 pp. (Pm, # 54)
38
02-12-1898 Sigsbee, Charles.
Ordering supplies for his ship, the USS Maine, [three days before it was
destroyed in an explosion]. Havana, Cuba. Also signed by Lt. Richard
Wainwright, Commander of the USN. 1 p. (DS, #34)
39
03-18-1893. Letter: Marti,
Jose. Seeking financial support for El Tara, a revolutionary newspaper printed
in Key West for distribution in Cuba. To the presidents of Cuban exiled clubs
in Florida. 4 pp. (ALS, #33)
Subseries: Texas (modern boundaries),
1823-1860
310
[5-5-1823] [Texas currency]
Very early currency for Austin's colony and Mexico. Due to a severe paper
shortage, the currency was printed on the reverse of an out-dated papal
bull.
1825-1835. Eighteen manuscript documents relating to
official and military matters in Goliad, Bexar (current day Texas).
311
Item 1: Jose Maria Valdez. ALS.
Goliad, Bejar. 2-14-1825. Ordering that a resident of Goliad be brought
before Valdez’ court on two charges of horse theft. To José Maria Zambano. 2
pp.
311
Item 2: J.G. de Torde. ALS.
Goliad. 5-23-183[0]. Sustaining a widow’s claim of title to her deceased
husband’s lands, and suspending additional claims until the Supreme Government
of the State reviews the matter. To C. Antonio Vasquez. 2 pp.
[incomplete]
311
Item 3: Ramon Musquiz. ALS.
Goliad, Bejar. 3-23-1831. Reiterating a decree issued by the
Vice-President of the United Mexican States allocating up to 20,000 pesos for
the “urgent work” needed on the Huehetoca Channel. 3 pp.
311
Item 4: Ramon Musquiz. ALS.
Goliad, Bejar. 3-8-1831. Concerning the town’s budget, tax revenues and
extraordinary expenses. 2 pp.
311
Item 5: Jose Maria Folcon. ALS.
Goliad. 3-23-1831. Asking for various reforms to be enacted.
1p.
311
Item 6: Ramon Musquiz. ALS.
Goliad, Bejar. 9-19-1831. Decree of the Governor of the State. 3 pp.
312
Item 7: Ramon Musquiz. ALS.
Goliad, Bejar. 12-9-1831. Acknowledging receipt of correspondence. 3 pp.
312
Item 8: Aristiaga. ALS. Goliad,
Bejar. 7-27-1833. Transmitting a communication from the Supreme
Government of the State praising recent actions taken to sustain a local
garrison: “…because of those measures the public peace was never threatened,
nor was your authority, and neither did the honorable citizenry take part in
some revolutionary movements that can and must be considered the worst of
criminal acts.” 3 pp.
312
Item 9: [Goliad] AN. Bejar.
[1835]. 1p.
312
Item 10: Angel Navarro. ALS.
Goliad, Bejar. 2-11-1835. Transmitting an authorized copy of the act for
the election of an authorized Representative and substitute at the State
Congress. 1 p.
312
Item 11: Juan Elizondo. ALS.
Matamoros. 3-23-1835. Requesting assistance in locating Mr. Francisco
Cardenas, who has been summoned to answer the divorce proceedings initiated by
his wife. To Juan Flor Eretuano. 3 pp.
312
Item 12: [Goliad]. L. Goliad.
2-13-1835. Approving the establishment of a corporation and allowing its
representatives to begin conducting business in the city. 2 pp.
313
Item 13: Angel Navarro. ALS.
Goliad, Bejar. 2-12-1835. Defending the land claim of a widow, and
condemning the “scandalous attempt” to disposses her of her lands. To J. Maria
Valdes. 2 pp.
313
Item 14: Jose Antonio Delahoz et
al. ALS. Goliad. 4-18-1835, 4-23-1835, & 4-25-1835. Three separate
letters written on a single leaf of paper. One side contains two separate
statements concerning city government and court expenses. On the reverse is a
plea for leniency on behalf of Jose Antonio Delahoz, a soldier who escaped from
Goliad Prison, and took refuge in the Parish Church. Asks the authorities to
keep in mind that “he was seeking divine protection and for that reason… [begs
and asks] for lenience in the sentence, and gentleness in law that judges him.”
2 pp.
313
Item 15: Antonio Jose Guadaloupe
Santos. ALS. Goliad. 5-4-1835 & 5-6-1835. Two separate statements
written on a single leaf of paper. The first relates to tonnage-duties and
income earned from the principal. The second concerns the purchase of “500
shot-filled cartridges” for the Civic Militia. 1 p.
313
Item 16: [Goliad]. AD. Goliad.
5-8-1835. Tabular record of the arms and saddlery taken by each
individual on an expedition marching to the Capital of Monclova. 2 pp.
313
Item 17: [Goliad]. AD. [Goliad].
[5-8-1835]. Computation of the equipment carried by each man in RCC
14.17. 2 pp.
313
Item 18: Angel Navarro. ALS.
7-29-1835. Goliad, Bejar. Transmitting a communication from the Supreme
Government of the State, re. the appointment of Jose de Jesus Grande to
Inspector of Maritime Customs for Matagorda. 2 pp.
1836-1860. Collection of approximately 75 U.S.
Government imprints, consisting of state resolutions for an against the
contemplated U.S. annexation of Texas; resolutions of the State of Texas; and
documents about Texas. Subjects included annexation, slavery, Santa Fe
expedition, boundary with New Mexico, Compromise of 1850, Mexico, adjustment of
matters involving the Republic of Texas, and other significant topics.
314
Item 52.02 1837 [Howard,
Benjamin C.] Printed document. Independence of Texas.
Mr. Howard, from the Committee on
Foreign Affiars, to which the subject had been referred, made the following
Report: The Committee on Foreign Affiars, to which the President’s message and
sundry memorials in relation to Texas were referred… 24th Cong. 2d
Sess. HR240. [Washington:] Blair & Rives. [2-18-1837] 1 p.
315
Item 52.03 1837 Van Buren,
Martin. Printed Document.
Annexation of Texas and Boundary with
Mexico. Message from the President of the United States, in compliance with a
resolution of the House of Representatives of the 13th instant, respecting an
Annexation of Texas to the United States. 25th Cong., 1st Sess. D40
& 42. [Washington:] Thomas Allen. [10-10-1837] Includes correspondence by
John Forsyth, et al. First few pages foxing. 94 pp.
316
Item 52.04 1838. [Rhode
Island]. Bowen, Henry. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the Legislature of Rhode
Island, Against the annexation of Texas to the United States. 25th
Cong., 2d Sess. SD281. [Washington:] Blair &Rives. [4-17-1838] 2 pp.
316
Item 52.05 1838 [Ohio].
Vance, Joseph. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the General Assembly of
Ohio, protesting the annexation of Texas to the United States. 25th
Cong., 2d Sess. SD281. [Washington:] Blair & Rives. [3-8-1838] 2 pp.
316
Item 52.06 1838
[Tennessee]. Cocke, John. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the General Assembly of
Tennessee, in favor of the annexation of Texas to the United States.
25th Cong., 2d Sess. SD384. [Washington:] Blair & Rives. [4-17-1838]. 2
pp.
316
Item 52.07 1840. Woodbury,
Levi. Printed Document.
Inland Trade with Mexico. Letter from
the Secretary of the Treasurer, in compliance with a resolution of the House of
Representatives of the United States, calling for information concerning inland
trade with Mexico. 26th Cong, 1st Sess. HR191. [Washington:] Blair
& Rives. [4-17-1840]. Uncut leaves. 8 pp.
316
Item 52.08 1841. Tyler,
John. Printed Document.
Relations with Texas. Message from the
President of the United States, transmitting a report of the Secretary of
State, touching the relations between the United States and the Government of
Texas. 27th Cong., 2d Sess. HR12. [12-13-1841]. Includes correspondence
by Daniel Webster. 2 pp.
316
Item 52.09 1842. [Alabama].
Terry, Nathaniel. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the General Assembly of
Alabama, in favor of the admission of Texas into the Union. 27th Cong.,
2d Sess. SD55. [1-21-1842]. 1 p.
316
Item 52.10 1842.
[Mississippi]. Roberts, Robert W. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the Legislature of
Mississippi, in favor of the annexation of Texas to the United States.
27th Cong., 2d Sess. SD277. [Washington:] Thomas Allen. [4-29-1842]. 1 p.
317
Item 52.11 1842. Tyler,
John. Printed Document. Message from the President of the United States,
communicating, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate, information
touching the proceedings under the Convention of the 11th April, 1839, between
the United States and the Mexican Republic. 27th Cong., 2d Sess. SD320
[Washington:] Thomas Allen. [6-14-1842]. Includes correspondence by Daniel
Webster, John Forsyth, et al. 255 pp. + 12 folding tables.
318
Item 52.12 1842. Tyler,
John. Printed Document. Message from the President of the United States,
communicating, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate, copies of
correspondence with the Government of Mexico. 27th Cong., 2d Sess. SD325
[6-16-1842]. Includes correspondence by Daniel Webster, et al. 104 pp.
319
Item 52.13 1844. [Merchants
of NY]. Brower, J.H. Printed Document.
Memorial of a Number of Merchants and
Traders, Citizens of New York, praying the ratification of a treaty of commerce
and navigation between the United States and the Republic of Texas.
28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD 130. [2-22-1844]. 4 pp.
319
Item 52.14 1844.[Vermont].
Clarke, De Witt C. Printed Document.
Resolutions Passed by the Legislature of
the State of Vermont, against the annexation of Texas to the Union.
28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD166. [3-6-1844]. 1 p.
319
Item 52.15 1844.
[Connecticut]. Printed Document.
Memorial of a Number of Citizens of
Connecticut, praying the ratification of a treaty of commerce and navigation
between the United States and the Republic of Texas. 28th Congress, 1st
Session. SD177. [3-11-1844]. 2 pp.
320
Item 52.16 1844. [New
Jersey]. Printed Document.
Memorial of a Number of Citizens of New
Jersey, praying the ratification of a treaty of commerce and navigation between
the United States and the Republic of Texas. 28th Cong. 1st Sess.
SD219. [3-25-1844]. 1 p.
320
Item 52.17 1844.
[Mississippi & Alabama]. Totten, James L. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the Legislatures of
Mississippi and Alabama, in favor of the annexation of Texas to the United
States. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD215. [3-20-1844] 2 pp.
320
Item 52.18 1844.
[Massachusetts] Walley, Samuel H. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the General Assembly of
Massachusetts, adverse to the annexation of Texas. 28th Cong., 1st
Sess. SD219. [3-25-1844] 1 p.
320
Item 52.19 1844. [Prince
George County, VA] Shands, William Jr. Printed Document. Texas.
Proceedings of Citizens of Prince George
County, Virginia, on the Subject of re-annexing Texas to the United
States. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. HD259. [Washington:] Blair & Rives.
[5-17-1844]. 2 pp.
320
Item 52.20 1844.
[Darlington District, SC] Sims, A.D. Printed Document. Annexation of Texas.
Resolutions in favor of the annexation
of Texas, adopted at a primary meeting of the citizens of Darlington district,
South Carolina. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. HD261. [Washington:] Blair &
Rives. [5-29-1844] 2 pp.
320
Item 52.21 1844. Tyler,
John. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate of the 28th of May,
1844. 28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD351. [6-3-1844]. Includes correspondence
by John C. Calhoun. 1 p.
320
Item 52.22 1844. Tyler,
John. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate of the 3d June, 1844.
28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD361. [6-4-1844]. Includes correspondence by John C.
Calhoun. 1 p.
320
Item 52.23 1844. Tyler,
John. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, communicating a letter from the minister of the United States at
London, with reference to the treaty of annexation with Texas. 28th
Cong., 1st Sess. SD367. [6-6-1844] Includes correspondence by Edward Everett. 2
pp.
320
Item 52.24 1844.
[Connecticut]. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the General Assembly of
Connecticut, adverse to the annexation of Texas to the United States.
28th Cong., 1st Sess. SD402. [6-17-1844]. 1 p.
320
Item 52.25 1844. Tyler,
John. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States communicating (in compliance with a resolution of the Senate) copies of
correspondence with the minister of the United States at France, in relation to
the annexation of Texas to the United States. 28th Cong., 2d Sess.
SD13. [12-23-1844]. Includes correspondence by John C. Calhoun. Leaves
separated. 3 p.
320
Item 52.26 1845. [New
Hampshire] Hibbard, Harry. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the General Assembly of
New Hampshire, in favor of the annexation of Texas, and of maintaining the
rights of the United States over the Territory of Oregon. 28th Cong.,
2d Sess. Sd22. [1-6-1845]. 2 pp.
321
Item 52.27 1845. Tyler,
John. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, in reply to a resolution of the Senate of the 16th December, 1844,
requesting information relative to the public debt and public lands of the
Republic of Texas. 28th Congress, 2d. Sess. SD29. [1-7-1845]. Includes
correspondence by John C. Calhoun, et al. 3 pp.
321
Item 52.28 1845. Tyler,
John. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, in reply to a resolution of the Senate of the 19th December, 1844,
requesting information in relation to various treaty stipulations between Texas
and other independent Powers. 28th Cong., 2d Sess. SD30. [1-7-1845].
Includes correspondence by John C. Calhoun, et al. 11 pp. [Bound with:] The
Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the memorial of John
Stockton, late a lieutenant in the United States Army, ask leave to submit the
following report. 28th cong., 2d Sess., SD31. [1-8-1845].
321
Item 52.29 1845. Tyler,
John. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, in reply to a resolution of the Senate of the 19th December, 1844,
requesting information in relation to various treaty stipulations between Texas
and other independent Powers. 28th Cong., 2d Sess. SD30. [1-7-1845].
Includes correspondence by John C. Calhoun, et al. 11 pp. [Bound with:]
additional Printed Documents (SD31-44). Various pagination.
321
Item 52.30 1845. [Missouri]
Jackson, C.F. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the General Assembly of
Missouri, in favor of the reannexation of Texas. 28th Cong., 2d Sess.
SD46. [1-20-1845]. 2 pp.
322
Item 52.31 1845. [New
Jersey] McChesney, Charles G. Printed Document.
Resolution of the General Assembly of
New Jersey, adverse to the annexation of Texas. 28th Cong., 2d Sess.
SD78. [2-3-1845]. 1 p.
322
Item 52.32 1845. [Archer,
William S.] Printed Document.
Senate of the United States. Mr. Archer,
from the Committee on Foreign Relations, submitted the following Report: The
Committee on Foreign Relations, to which have been referred sundry joint
resolutions and a bill on the subject of the annexation of Texas, and also
sundry instructions of State Legislatures… 28th Cong., 2d Sess. SD79
[2-4-1845]. 23 pp.
322
Item 52.33 1845. Tyler,
John. Printed Document.
Message of the President of the United
States, communicating (in compliance with a resolution of the Senate)
information in relation to the official or diplomatic station of Mr. Duff Green
near the Government of Texas. 28th Cong., 2d Sess. SD83. [2-7-1845]
Includes correspondence by John C. Calhoun. 1 p.
322
Item 52.34 1845. [Maine]
Gerry, Elbridge. Printed Document.
Texas and Oregon. Resolutions of the
Legislature of Maine, relative to the annexation of Texas and Occupation of
Oregon. 28th Cong., 2d Sess. HD112. [Washington:] Blair & Rives.
[2-11-1845]. 2 pp.
322
Item 52.35 1845.
[Massachusetts] Bell, Joseph. Printed Document.
Report of a Joint Committee and
Resolutions of the General Assembly of Massachusetts Adverse to the Annexation
of Texas with additional petition by John S. Hanna. 28th Cong., 2d
Sess. SD141. [2-27-1845]. 15 pp.
322
Item 52.36 1845. [Vermont]
Merrill, F.F. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the Legislature of
Vermont against the admission of Texas into the Union without the consent of
all the other State of the Union. 29th Cong., 1st Sess. SD25
[12-27-1845]. 1 p.
322
Item 52.37 1846.[Medill,
W.] Printed Document.
Documents in Relation to the
Difficulties existing in the Cherokee nation of Indians. 29th Cong.,
1st Sess. SD301. [Washington:] Ritchie & Heiss. [4-20-1846]. 9 pp.
322
Item 52.38 1846. Polk,
James K. Printed Document.
Message of the President of the United
States, communicating information of the existing relations between the United
States and Mexico, and recommending the adopting of measures for repelling the
invasion committed by the Mexican forces upon the territory of the United
States, with additional documents. 29th Cong., 1st Sess. SD337.
[Washington:] Ritchie & Heiss. [5-11-1846]. Includes correspondence by John
Slidell, James Buchanan, et al. 131 pp.
323
Item 52.39 1846. Polk,
James K. Printed Document.
Occupation of Mexican Territory. Message
from the President of the United States, in answer to a resolution of the House
of Representatives of the 15th instant, relative to the occupation of the
Mexican Territory, with 19 additional documents. 29th Cong., 2d Sess.
HED19. [Washington:] Ritchie & Heiss. [12-22-1846]. Includes correspondence
by Zachary Taylor, et al. 109 pp.
323
Item 52.40 1846.[New
Hampshire] Hale, John P. Printed Document.
Annexation of Texas. Resolution of the
Legislature of New Hampshire, relative to the annexation of Texas, and the
encroachment of the slave power. 29th Cong., 2d Sess. HD23.
[12-29-1846] 2 pp.
324
Item 52.41 1847.Polk, James
K. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the
United States, to the two houses of Congress, at the commencement of the first
session of the thirtieth congress, with additional documents. 30th
Cong., 1st Sess. SED1 Washington: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, 1847. 44 pp.
324
Item 52.43 1848. Marcy,
W.L. Printed Document.
Report of the Secretary of War, showing
the number of troops in the service of the United States in Mexico since the
commencement of the war, the killed and wounded, &c. 30th Cong.,
1st Sess. SED36. [4-10-1848]. 86 pp.
324
Item 52.44 1848. [Texas]
Henderson, James W. Printed Document.
Resolution of the Legislature of Texas,
in favor of the establishment of a line of military posts between Red river and
the Rio Grande, and the adoption of measures for preserving the friendly
relations between the Indian tribes and the people of that State. 30th
Cong., 1st Sess. SMD122. [Washington:] Tippin & Streeper. [4-17-1848]. 1 p.
325
Item 52.45 1848. Polk,
James K. Printed Document.
House of Representatives. Correspondence
between the Secretary of War and General Scott. Message of the President of the
United States, transmitting the correspondence between the Secretary of War and
Major General Scott, with the accompanying documents, in compliance with the
resolution of the House of Representatives of the 17th instant. 30th
Cong., 1st Sess. HED59. [4-26-1848] 63 pp.
325
Item 52.46 1848. Polk.
James K. Printed Document.
Message of the President of the United
States, with communications from the government of Yucatan, representing the
state of suffering to which that country is reduced by an insurrection of the
Indians, imploring the protection of the United States, and offering, in case
it should be granted, to transfer the dominion and sovereignty of the peninsula
to the United States. 30th Cong., 1st Sess. SED40. [4-29-1848].
Includes correspondence by James Buchanan. 19 pp.
325
Item 52.47 1848. [Texas]
Henderson, James W. Printed Document.
“Proviso,” Slavery, the Tariff, and the
War with Mexico. Resolutions of the legislature of Texas, in relation to the
proviso, slavery, the tariff, and the war with Mexico. 30th Cong., 1st
Sess. HMD91. [Washington:] Tippin & Streeter. [5-18-1848] 2 pp.
325
Item 52.48 1848. Medill, W.
Printed Document.
In the Senate of the United States.
Communication from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and other documents, in
relation to the Indians of Texas. 30th Cong., 1st Sess. SRCD171.
[6-15-1848]. 52 pp.
41
Item 52.49 1848. Polk,
James K. Printed Document.
House of Representatives. Treaty with
Mexico. Message of the President of the United States, transmitting a copy of
the treaty of peace, friendship, limits, and settlement, between the United
States and the Republic of Mexico, ratifications of which were exchanged at the
city of Queretaro, in Mexico, on the 30th of May, 1848. 30th Cong., 1st
Sess. HED69. [7-22-1848] 74 pp.
41
Item 52.50 1848.Polk, James
K. Printed Document.
Message of the President of the United
States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate, calling for the proceedings of
the court of inquiry convened at Saltillo, Mexico, January 12, 1848, for the
purpose of obtaining full information relative to an alleged mutiny at Buena
Vista, about the 15th August, 1847. 30th Cong., 1st Sess. SED62.
[7-12-1848]. 213 pp.
41
Item 52.51 1848.Polk, James
K. Printed Document.
House of Representatives. New Mexico and
California. Message of the President of the United States, transmitting in
answer to resolutions of the House of Representatives of July 10, 1848, reports
from the Secretaries of State, Treasury, War, and Navy. 30th Cong., 1st
Sess. HED70. [7-24-1848]. Includes correspondence by James Buchanan, John Y.
Mason, Robert Stockton, et al. 49 pp.
42
Item 52.52 1848. Polk,
James K. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, communicating, in compliance with a resoultion of the Senate, the
proceedings of the two courts of inquiry in the case of Major General
Pillow. 30th Cong., 1st Sess. SED65. [8-2-1848]. 633 pp.
43
Item 52.53 1850.Crawford,
George W. Printed Document.
Military Forces Employed in the Mexican
War. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting information in answer to a
resolution of the House, of July 31, 1848, relative to the military forces
employed in the late war with Mexico. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. HED24.
[1-24-1850]. 34 pp. + 9 folding tables.
43
Item 52.54 1850. [Osborne,
William S.] Printed Document.
William Osborne. Mr. Finis E. McLean,
from the Committee of Claims, made the following Report: The Committee of
Claims, to whom was referred the memorial of William S. Osborne… 31st
Cong., 1st Sess. HR24. [1-29-1850]. 1 p.
43
Item 52.55 1850. [New York]
Bogart, William Henry. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the Legislature of New
York, For the abolition of the slave trade in the District of Columbia; against
an extension of slavery or the jurisdiction of Texas over any part of New
Mexico; for the admission of California, and in favor of the preservation of
the Union. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD52. [2-21-1850]. 2 pp.
43
Item 52.56 1850.[Sanchez,
Enrique]. Printed Document.
Memorial of Enrique Sanchez and others,
citizens and residents of the territory and valley of the Rio Grande.
31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD61. [2-28-1850]. 3 pp.
44
Item 52.57 1850. [Smith,
Hugh N.] Printed Document.
Hugh N. Smith, Delegate from New Mexico…
The Committee of Elections, to which were referred the credentials and the
memorial of Hugh N. Smith, esq., praying to be admitted to a seat in the House,
as a delegate from New Mexico, respectfully submit the following report.
31st Cong., 1st Sess. HR220. [4-4-1850]. 4pp.
44
Item 52.58 1850. [Texas]
Keenan, C.G. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the Legislature of Texas,
relative to the payment of certain volunteer companies for services on the
western frontier of that State. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD100.
[4-17-1850]. 1 p.
44
Item 52.59 1850. [Texas]
Keenan, C.G. Printed Document.
Resolution of the Legislature of Texas,
in favor of an appropriation for a light-house or light-boat at Brazos Santiago
and the mouth of the Rio Grande. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD100.
[4-17-1850]. 1 p.
44
Item 52.60 1850. [Texas]
Keenan, C.G. Printed Document.
Resolution of the Legislature of Texas,
in favor of an arrangement between the United States and Mexico for the mutual
surrender of criminals, robbers, persons held in bondage, or fugitives from
justice. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD 101. [4-17-1850]. 1 p.
44
Item 52.61 1850. [Texas]
Keenan, C.G. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the Legislature of Texas,
on the subject of the United States district court in that State. 31st
Cong., 1st Sess. SMD102. [4-17-1850]. 1 p.
45
Item 52.62 1850. [Texas]
Keenan, C.G. Printed Document.
Resolution of the Legislature of Texas,
in favor of the granting of pensions to persons who suffered in the Texas
revolution. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD103. [4-17-1850]. 2 pp.
45
Item 52.63 1850. [Texas]
Keenan, C.G. Printed Document.
Resolution of the Legislature of Texas,
relative to the extension of the jurisdiction of that State over the Red
River. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD104. [4-17-1850]. 1 p.
45
Item 52.64 1850. [Texas]
Webb, James. Printed Document.
Resolutions of the Legislature of Texas
on the subject of slavery. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SMD106. [4-23-1850]. 2
pp.
45
Item 52.65 1850. Taylor,
Zachary. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate calling for information in
relation to the formation of a State government in New Mexico. 31st
Cong., 1st Sess. SED60. [7-1-1850] 2 pp.
45
Item 52.66 1850. Fillmore,
Millard. Printed Document.
(Part II) Message from the President of
the United States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate calling for
information respecting the organization of a State government in the Territory
of New Mexico. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SED60. [7-18-1850]. 3 pp.
46
Item 52.67 1850. Fillmore,
Millard. Printed Document.
Texas Boundary. Message from the
President of the United States, in reference to the Texas Boundary.
31st Cong., 1st Sess. HED82. [8-6-1850]. Includes correspondence by Daniel
Webster. 12 pp.
46
Item 52.68 1850. Fillmore,
Millard. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, relative to the claim of Texas to jurisdiction over part of New Mexico.
31st Cong., 1st Sess. SED67. [8-6-1850]. Includes correspondence by
Daniel Webster. 12 pp. [Bound with:] Fillmore, Millard.
Message from the President of the United
States, Explanatory of his message relative to the claim of Texas to
jurisdiction over part of New Mexico. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. SED67.
[8-8-1850]. 1 p.
46
Item 52.69 1850. Fillmore,
Millard. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, Explanatory of his message relative to the claim of Texas to
jurisdiction over part of New Mexico. 31st Cong., 1st Sess. WSED67.
[8-8-1850] 1 p.
46
Item 52.70 1850. Fillmore,
Millard. Printed Document.
Message from the President of the United
States, explanatory of that part of his late message in reference to New Mexico
and Texas which alludes to the receipt of Governor Bell’s letter. 31st
Cong., 1st Sess. HED85. [8-28-1850]. 1 p.
46
Item 52.71 1850. Fillmore,
Millard. Printed Document.
Texas Boundary. Message from the
President of the United States, announcing to Congress the agreement by Texas
to the propositions of boundary offered by a late act of Congress. 31st
Cong., 1st Sess. SMD72. [12-16-1850]. 9 pp.
47
Item 52.72 1852. [Corwin,
Thomas]. Printed Document.
Memorial of a Committee appointed at a
meeting of the Creditors of Texas. 32nd Cong., 1st Sess. SMD72.
[4-20-1852]. 9 pp.
47
Item 52.73 1856. [Marcy,
William L.]. Printed Document.
Claim of James B. Watson. Letter from
the Secretary of State, in reference to the claim of Mr. Walton, as a messenger
to the government of Texas. 34th Cong., 1st Sess. HED121. [7-20-1856].
2 pp.
47
Item 52.74 1860. [Butt,
Geroge N.] . Printed Document.
George N. Butt, Survivor of Butt &
Black. The Court of Claims submitted the following report. 36th Cong.,
1st Sess. HRCCD213. [2-11-1860]. 39 pp.
47
Item 52.75 1850. Buchanan,
James. Printed Document.
Difficulties on Southwestern Frontier.
Message from the President of the United States, communicating, in compliance
with a resolution of the House, information in reference to the difficulties on
the southwestern frontier. 36th Cong., 1st Sess. HED52. [4-2-1860].
Includes correspondence by John B. Floyd, et al. 147 pp.
Series V: Cuba, 1896
48
06-16-1896. Grajales, Antonio
M. Letter: Liberation Army instructions for dealing with members of the enemy
camp given "the fact that the political situation has
changed in our favor."Cites Gen. Weyler; proclaims "Country and
Freedom". In Spanish. 2 pp.
Series VI: Spain, 1812
49
1812 Printed document. [Spain]
Constitucion politica de la monarquia
española. Promulgada en cadiz a 19. de Marzo de 1812. Cadiz: Imprenta
Real. Early edition of the Spanish Constitution, with preliminary matter not
found in other copies: an engraved title page, 8 preliminary leaves containing
a decree of march 1812, authorizing printing of the Constitution, a decree of 2
May 1812 ordering that the promulgation of the new Constitution be celebrated
throughout Spanish dominions, and a decree of 24 May 1812 regarding how the
clergy and the populace should celebrate the Constitution. The eighth leaf is a
printed title for the Constitution. 134 pp.
Series VII: Portugal, 1822
410
1822 Printed document.
[Portugal]
Constituição politica da Monarchia
Portugueza. Lisbon: Na Imprensa Nacional. First edition of first
Portuguese Constitution. 100 pp.
Series VIII: Multi-country, 1811-1914
Subject relates to two or more countries, or is written
by one country about another.
411
1811 [Whipple, Oliver] Nine
Letters, Particularly Addressed To The People Of The Revolting Spanish
Provinces Of The Caraccas, And To Other Spanish Provinces In North And South
America: And To The Whole Spanish Nation And The Civilized World. By Don
Augosto Revilo Elppihw, Artium Magister. Anglecised And Correctly Compared With
The Spanish. Written July, 1810. Baltimore. A scarce pamphlet arguing the
against the independence movements in Latin America. 27pp. (Pm, #26)
412
9-30-1830. Signed document.
Bustamante, Anastasio. Shortly after Mexico has warded off an attempted Spanish
reconquest. Events "called me to the position of Vice President and charged me
with Executive Power... the relationship that must exist between the United
States of Mexico and your Republic [Bolivia] becomes interwoven as is
convenient to our mutual interests." Also signed by the Secretary of Foreign
Relations, Lucas Alaman y Escalada. To [Andres de Santa Cruz y Calahumana]. 2
pp. (#60)
413
1830. Harrison, William Henry.
Remarks of General Harrison, late Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States To The Republic
of Colombia, On Certain Charges Made Against Him By That Government.
Washington, D.C. 69pp. Harrison’s signature is cropped. (SB, #7)
414
12-12-1835 .Cramp, James.
[Letter: Texas Revolution, Mexico, Filibustering] Remarkable letter written two
days before his execution at Tampico. Cramp had been swept up in the Tampico
Expedition of exiled Mexican military officer Jose Antonio Mexia. (incomplete)
(ALS, #15.01)
415
12-1835. Cramp, James. Letter,
manuscript fair copy, in Cramp’s hand, of the Declaration and Petition of the
American prisoners who were subsequently executed at Tampico. (incomplete) (AL,
#15.02)
51
1835.Newsclippings, statements,
lock of hair, related to executions at Tampico. (collateral to #15)
52
[2-8-1837] Jackson, Andrew.
Claims Upon Mexico. Message from the
President of the United States, Upon the Subject of the Claims of the United
States Upon the United Mexican States. 24th Cong., 2d Sess. HED139.
American Claims against Mexico resulting from the Mexican seizures of American
persons and property, after Texas Independence. 105 pp. (Pm, #47)
53
[1840-1842] Key, Francis Scott.
Interpreting the Convention’s provisions to assure prompt payment of the claims
of his clients, avoid “unnecessary and injurious delay,” and to exact Mexico’s
payment of interest. 4pp. (Pm, #53.01)
54
6-14-1842. Tyler, John.
Message from the President of the United
States, Communicating… Information Touching the Proceedings Under the
Convention of the 11th April, 1839, Between the United States and the Mexican
Republic. 27th Cong., 2d Sess. SD320. 255pp. plus 12 folding tables.
(Pm, 53.02)
55
1846. Newman, John B.
Texas and Mexico in 1846; Comprising the
History of Both Countries, With an Account of the Soil, Climate, and
Productions of Each. Scholarly examination of the settlements in Texas,
the competing land claims, and the climate and agriculture of Texas and Mexico,
in which he criticizes the annexation of Texas. 32pp. (Pm, #51)
56
1848. [Mexican War: Polk]
Messages of the President... On the Subject
of the Mexican War. 30th Cong., 1st Sess. HED60. "A compilation of all
correspondence ... relating to the Mexican war." 1277 pp., [bound with]
Correspondence Between the Secretary of War
and Generals Scott and Taylor, and Between General Scott and Mr. Trist.
30th Cong., 1st Sess. HED56. Provides numerous detailed reports on the
war, the conflicts among the generals and the government, and the status of
peace negotiations. 405 pp., ix. (Bound volume, cataloged separately.)
57
[1-1-1848] [Mexican War: Polk]
The Mexican War.
Review of the Annual Message of the
President of the United States to Congress, December 7, 1847. A Whig
attack on Polk refuting his argument for the Mexican-American War. 32 pp. (Pm,
#49)
58
4-7-1848. Letter: Byrd, Lieut.
R.K. The arrival of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Molino del Rey, Mexico.
With integral address leaf; cancel mark stamped “Vera Cruz Mexico April 12.”
Small quarto. To Major William McEwin. [3] pp. (ALS, #21)
59
4-27-1848. [Florida-Mexican
War]
Florida Whig – extra. Eucheeanna
Convention. The Delegates Having Convened… Marianna, [Fl.]. The Whig Party of
West Florida condemning the Mexican War. (Br, #20)
510
5-7-1848. [Mexican American
War] M. Mattock letter. Mexico “is the most broken country that my eyes ever
beheld… Some say that peace will be made and others say it will not so it is a
difficult matter for one to come to a definite conclusion…” To Major W. S.
McEwen. 3pp. (ALS, #58)
511
[3-2-1849] Polk, James K.
[Brazil: Slavery]
Correspondence Between the Consuls of the
United States at Rio de Janiero, &c, with the Secretary of State, on the
Subject of the African Slave Trade. 30th Cong., 2d Sess. HED61.
Documenting the illegal slave trade between Africa and Brazil, and involvement
of American ships and slave-traders. 223pp. (Pm, #55)
512
[6-24-1853] Fillmore, Millard.
Correspondence in Relation to Central
America. 32d Cong. 2d Sess. SED27. Colonial Claims from ministers of
Central American countries, protesting British colonial claims to Nicaragua and
Honduras. 106 pp. (B, #46)
513
10-22-1857. Buchanan, James.
Treaty Between the United States and
Peru. Washington. Folio. Countersigned by Lewis Cass as Secretary of
State. 199pp. (MDS, #31)
514
[1860] [Sumner, Charles]
Confidential.
Convention with the Republic of Venezuela,
For the Adjustment of Claims of Citizens of the United States…
[Washington]. Senator Charles Sumner’s copy, with his name (but not
signature) at the head of the first page. 4 pp. (PD, #19)
515
1863. Kingsley, Vine Wright.
French Intervention in America; Or, a Review
of La France, Le Mexique, et Les Etas Confederes. France intervenes in
Mexico during the American Civil War. Discusses the intentions of Napoleon III
to raise Maximilian to power in Mexico. 22pp. (Pm, #48)
516
1863. Chevalier, M.M.
France, Mexico, and the Confederate
States. Translated by Wm. Henry Hurlbut. Preface explains Hurlbut’s
motivation for the translation: it “has obtained a world-wide notoriety as
embodying the first coherent view which has been made public of the designs of
Napoleon III, in the New World.” 15 pp. (Pm, #45)
517
5-31-1869. [Mexico-U.S.
Treaty]
El G. Ignacio Romero Vargas, Gobernador
Consttucional Interino Del Estado L.Y.S. De Puebla, A Sus Habitantes,
Sabed… Puebla. Printed in four columns, in English and Spanish. A rare
bilingual broadside printing a treaty between the United States and Mexico,
following up the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. (Br, #22)
518
12-3-1908 Letter by Theodore
Roosevelt on White House stationery, discussing events in Haiti, Santo Domingo,
Cuba, Panama, and Venezuela. "... we have interfered in various different ways,
and in each case of the immeasurable betterment of the people". To William Hale
of the
New York Times. (TLS, #59)
519
11-13-1914. Wilson, Woodrow.
Letter with press statement, both typed by Wilson. “… it is the purpose of the
Administration to withdraw the troops of the United States from Vera Cruz on
Monday…” To Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison. (TLS, #30)