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Printed broadside relating the first proclamation, directed at government officials as well as the general population, by the Emperor Maximillian upon disembarking from his sea journey in Veracruz. Published on May 28,1864, this broadside marks the…

Census tables of the number of victims and various expenses resulting from the smallpox epidemic of 1797 in Mexico City. First leaf includes two notes about total statistics for victims of the recent epidemic, and comparison with statistics from the…

Printed broadside by President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna regarding the battle of Padierna where, due to his order to General Valencia's men to move out of their held positions to flank the Americans, Major General Winfield Scott, was able to take…

1872 broadside publicizing political infighting in Mexico, D.F. government. Ponemos á continuacion las notas que han mediado entre el Gobernador del distrito y el Presidente del Ayuntamiento, con motivo de la infundada y escandolosa a suspencion que…

Col. José María Moreno's public statement encouraging troops in the aftermath of a battle early in Mexico's War of Reform. At foot of statement: ¡Viva la religion! ¡Viva la verdadera libertad! ...Campo de operaciones sobre Puebla, Noviembre 27 de…

Broadside containing message from Múzquiz after defeat by Guerrero at the fort of Loreto and discussing role of Filísola, Dec. 24, 1828. Initial text: La opinion se va desarrollando como el torrente que desciende de los montes mas elevados del…

Juan Othon's 1858 public statement explaining his resignation from the governorship of San Luis Potosí.

Handwritten volume of poetry, philosophy and devotional essays. Original artwork includes title vignette, ornate lettering, headpiece and tailpieces.

Sheet with summary of Asian historical and geographical details. Includes chart listing nations, population and area (incomplete data), along with capital and principal cities with their populations, most rounded or estimated to the nearest 10,000; …

Letter signed by Melchor de Peramás, a civil officer, and directed to the Reverend Father General of the Order of Saint Hippolytus. The writer requests that the members of that same order not attend the proffered surgical classes and not trouble…

Commentary and statistics on conscripts and finances in war with the U.S, 1847. Top part of print in title missing.

Printed broadside titled, Manifesto from the Most Excellent Interim President, To the Nation. Written by Antonio Lopez de Santa-Anna, sometimes political figure who greatly influenced the history of Mexico. In this Manifesto, Santa-Anna details his…

Translation of an address by general Scott assuring the people of Mexico that the government and people of the United States want peace and friendship. Issued after the significant American victory at the Battle of Cerro Gordo (April 18), as he and…

On laid paper with two watermarks, the small of which includes a crown and fleur-de-lis. Description from label on collection folder. Dates of printer activity are ca. 1748-1775. Publication statement by this printer generally includes the phrase…

Broadside-dated 1781 under the Royal Spanish seal. This broadside communicates the orders of the Provisional Viceroy D. Martin de Mayorga, a knight of the Order of Alcantara who became Viceroy upon the death of the previous Viceroy of New Spain,…

Signed Los amantes de equidad. Ornate print in title lettering. 1851 broadside reflecting political infighting and attacks.

Manifesto written by Felipe Codallos, Governor of the State of Puebla and directed at the citizens of Puebla. Governador Codallos informs the citizens of his state about the actions of Rear Admiral Charles Baudin during the Pastry Wars wherein…