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Printed broadside by the parish Priest José María del Refugio Guerra y Alva (ordained Bishop of Zacatecas on 29 December 1872) decrying the influx of prohibited books, brought into a the country from the United States. Chief among these banned…

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…

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; …

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…

1847 broadside announcing posthumous honors for soldiers slain in the war with the United States of America. Broadside also announces the publication of the names of the war dead and plans for payments to soldiers' families.

Broadside printed as an editorial in the 9th issue of the Republicano Correspondiente the 27th of September 1855. Titled, The National Danger, this broadside informs the citizenry of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo between the United States and…

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

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,…

Official announcement of new Mexican President Juan Mújica, Vice President and Secretaries General, 1853.

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

Printed broadside related to the movement of the Mexican independence from Spain. This printed senatorial oratory exhorts the Mexican nation to join the government in defending the integrity of the country. The document is signed by members of the…

Broadside protesting the actions of Lúcas Alamán, ca. 1837.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Broadside discussing the significance of the upcoming parish elections for the future of the country and the happiness of its citizens, with prosperity or ruin in the hands of the voters. Describes four desirable qualities for candidates: moral…

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…