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Gulf Coast Line Magazine V.2 No.3, Front Matter, William Doherty

Gulf Coast Line Magazine

Includes cover, advertisements and table of contents for the issue.

Porciones 69, 70, 71, 72, Francisco Tagle Sr, John Closner, James B. Wells, J. P. Withers

Hidalgo County Historical Collection

From John Closner and Family Collection, contains two typed documents: 1) Affidavit of Francisco Tagle, Sr. as to possession of Porciones No. 71 and 72 (12 March 1906); 2) affidavit describing property purchase options among John Closner, J. P. Withers, James B. Wells (2 May 1902).

Porcion 69, 70, 71, 72, 1902-1906, Container: 39, Box: 1, Folder: 8. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus. https://archives.lib.utrgv.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/80722

Opinion In Regard To State Of Title Of Porciones 71 And 72, J C. Sullivan, John Closner

Hidalgo County Historical Collection

From John Closner and Family Collection, contains a title abstract prepared by J.C. Sullivan for John Closer for Porcion 71, Narcisco [Narciso] Cavazos Original Grantee (signed 3 January 1905).

Opinion in regard to State of Title of Porciones 71 and 72, 1905-01-03, Container: 39, Box: 1, Folder: 10. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus. https://archives.lib.utrgv.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/80724

Deed - Eli Jackson, Et Al. To John Closner, Porcion 71, Original Grantee Narciso Cavazos, Eli Jackson, Amalia Jackson, Amanda Jackson, Nathaniel Jackson, Robert Jackson, John Closner

Hidalgo County Historical Collection

From John Closner and Family Collection, contains handwritten notes and official warranty deed documentation between the Jackson family and John Closner.

Deed - Eli Jackson, et al. to John Closner, Porcion 71, original grantee Narciso Cavazos, 1862, 1892-1903, Container: 39, Box: 2, Folder: 3. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus. https://archives.lib.utrgv.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/80754

Brownsville, Texas, Fort Brown & Matamoros, Mexico - Original Souvenir Albums Of All American & Canadian Cities & Sceneries, W. H. Chatfield, Chisolm Bros.

Lower Rio Grande Valley Curated Material

General view of Brownsville -- Elizabeth St. south end -- Twelfth St. looking east -- Mexican Jacales -- Steamboat landing, Rio Grande River -- Rio Grande Railroad depot and repair shots -- Grammar school building -- Brothers college -- Convent school -- Corner of Market Square -- Episcopal church and rectory -- Presbyterian church -- Catholic cathedral -- City market and plaza -- Convent -- General view of Fort Brown -- Summer uniform -- Headquarters -- Cathedral and Custom house -- United States Consulate -- Headquarters of 4th Military Zone -- A corner of the plaza -- Street scene: Abasolo …

Release Of Mortgage - Bloomberg And Raphael To Eli Jackson, Eli Jackson, John Closner, Bloomberg & Raphael

Hidalgo County Historical Collection

From John Closner and Family Collection, contains 1) Handwritten promissory note dated 24 February 1891 signed by Elie (sic) Jackson in the amount of $506.65 to Bloomberg and Raphael, Brownsville, Texas. 2) handwritten release of mortgage filed and recorded 4 December 1896 in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Release of mortgage - Bloomberg and Raphael to Eli Jackson, 1891-1896, Container: 39, Box: 1, Folder: 29. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus. https://archives.lib.utrgv.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/80743

Deed - Eli Jackson And Martin Jackson To John Closner, Porcion 71, Original Grantee Narciso Cavazos, Eli Jackson, Martin Jackson, John Closner

Hidalgo County Historical Collection

From the John Closner and Family Collection, folder contains 1) envelope and 2) handwritten document detailing the Warranty Deed from Eli and Martin Jackson to John Closner, including official recording with Hidalgo County Court signature and embossed seal.

Deed - Eli Jackson and Martin Jackson to John Closner, Porcion 71, original grantee Narciso Cavazos, 1894, Container: 39, Box: 1, Folder: 28. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus. https://archives.lib.utrgv.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/80742

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1061, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Embassy in France sends reports and press clippings about Texas and the Mexican government's refusal to recognize their independence; the borders of the U.S. and Texas with Mexico, the Florida War of the United States against the Sioux Indian, the position of General Gaines in Texas; the seizure of the American ship "Pocket" in Pensacola that was bringing food to Mexican troops in Texas; circulated dispatches between the governors of Mexico about the victories obtained by the Mexican military in Texas, the Alamo, Bexar, Coprano, Goliad and Victoria. p. 1-212.

Newsletter dated on June 27, 1836 to the governors …

Twenty Years Among The Mexicans : A Narrative Of Missionary Labor, Melinda Rankin

Lower Rio Grande Valley Curated Material

Narrative written by New Hampshire Presbyterian teacher and missionary, who taught in Kentucky, Texas, and New Orleans. She is considered to hold the distinction of being the first Protestant missionary to establish Protestantism in Mexico. The narrative includes many anecdotes dealing with the American Civil War, Brownsville, Texas, Northeastern Mexico, as well as the Mexican political situation.

Declaration Of El Gobernador Del Estado De Tamaulipas No.59, Servando Canales, Manuel M. Canseco

El Gobernador (Tamaulipas)

"El Gobernador Constitucional del Estado libre y soberano de Tamaulipas, á todos sus habitantes, sabed: Que el Congreso del mismo Estado ha decretado lo siguiente."

Declaration of the constitutional governor of the state of Tamaulipas, to all its inhabitants, that the Congress has declared the following about the adoption of the Penal Code of the Federal District and the Territory of Baja California.

Declaration Of El Gobernador Del Estado De Tamaulipas No.58, Servando Canales, Manuel M. Canseco

El Gobernador (Tamaulipas)

"El Gobernador Constitucional del Estado libre y soberano de Tamaulipas, á todos sus habitantes, sabed: Que el Congreso del mismo Estado ha decretado lo siguiente."

Declaration of the constitutional governor of the state of Tamaulipas, to all its inhabitants, that the Congress has declared the following about the adoption of the Penal Code of the Federal District and the Territory of Baja California.

Declaration Of El Gobernador Del Estado De Tamaulipas No.73, Servando Canales, Antonio Perales

El Gobernador (Tamaulipas)

"El Gobernador Constitucional del Estado libre y soberano de Tamaulipas, á todos sus habitantes, sabed: Que el Congreso del mismo Estado ha decretado lo siguiente."

Declaration of the constitutional governor of the state of Tamaulipas, to all its inhabitants, that the Congress has declared the following about the adoption of the Penal Code of the Federal District and the Territory of Baja California.

Headquarters Western Sub-District Of Texas [Civil War Broadside], James Edwin Slaughter, L. G. Aldrich

Lower Rio Grande Valley Curated Material

"Headquarters Western Sub-District of Texas,

Brownsville, December 9, 1864.

General Orders, No. 12,

In accordance with orders from District Headquarters, the following instructions to troop [sic] serving in this District, are again promulgated for the information of all concerned.

Eagle Pass, Laredo, Rio Grande City and Edinburg have been ordered open ports for the ex-portation of all cotton by the way of the frontier; and any cotton found crossing the river at any other point, expect by special permission from these Headquarters, or evidently proceeding to any other than the designated ports, will be confiscated and one-half of the proceeds …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1081, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Reports and news clippings sent by Mexican consulates and diplomats abroad on: the interventionist and expansionist policy of the U.S. government; the addition of Texas to the United States, Treaty of Friendship and Commerce signed between Texas, France and Holland; Santiago 12 Arguello, Captain the presidio of San Diego says it is necessary to avoid U.S. incursions in the territory of California. p. 1.

Warships from the United States in and out of Veracruz. p. 2-11.

Information and facts on the invasion of New Mexico by adventurers from the United States, supported and sent by that country. p. 12-16.

Francisco …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1092, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Notices authorizing the government to impose forced loans, and occupy private properties in order to attend to the need of defending the country against the American forces. p. 2-5.

The government of Oaxaca sends a notice to governments of other states that Mexicans should perish rather than accept a dishonorable peace. p. 6-9.

The government of Tamaulipas reports the movements of the invading troops. p. 10-14. 4

The Governor of California reports the latest developments between government forces and the invaders. p. 15-22.

Information from the foreign diplomatic corps: in view of the occupation of the capital by the Americans, …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1094, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Efforts for peace, treaties, and covenants, to return national and private property after the evacuation of the country by U.S. forces. Foreign Invasion. A group of former American volunteer soldiers prepares to invade the territory of Coahuila in order to loot and kill. p. 2-10.

Invasion of Toluca and transfer of powers to Sultepec. p. 11-15.

The Governors of Sonora, Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon, are prepared to repel the American invasion. p. 16 - 28.

Information from Guaymas on the damage caused by U.S. forces in violation of the armistice. p. 29- 42.

It was brought to the attention of …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1085, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Reports, incidents and different accounts to the government of the United States of America. Decree against public order disturbances so that they can organize the defense of the territory. p. 2- 7.

The Governor of Tamaulipas announced that a section of enemy troops left San Fernando to go to Victoria. p. 8-41.

The Governor of Tamaulipas announced that the enemy has left San Fernando bound for China, Nuevo Leon. p. 42-47.

Captain Francisco Muñoz, commander of Soto la Marina is ordered to march to Ciudad Victoria. p. 48-504.

The Charge d'affaires in Spain announced that they would like to work …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1091, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

U.S. invasion. Orders from the government of Tamaulipas to make the National Guard available under General Urrea, to beat the American invaders. p. 2-4.

The government of Spain states that it does not support the claims of the United States in its current invasion of Mexican territory, but will keep strict neutrality. p. 5-6.

Eleno Vargas, Governor of Tamaulipas, said he has ordered that the coastal authorities receive the Spaniard, J. Larin, from Havana who brings guerrillas to harass the Americans. p. 7-32.

The Interim President orders Captain James Barroso to immediately march towards Peñón Viejo and be under the …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1088, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Reports, incidents and various accounts to the government of the United States of America. U.S. invasion. The Minister of War orders 200 infants and 100 horses for General Anastasio Bustamante, to beat the Americans. p. 2-4.

Lucas Balderas, M.F. de Orihuela, Mariano Beraza, and other military leaders of the National Guard, claim that due to a lack of evidence they will not take men out of the division to march against the American invaders. p. 5-17.

J. Rafael Isunsa, Governor of Puebla, announced that the invaders have taken over Atlixco. p. 18-21.

Correspondence exchanged with the government of the State …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1087, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Recognition of the independence of Texas. Reports, incidents and various accounts to the government of the United States of America. Yucatan Governor Miguel Barbachano, announces that the Americans have taken over the Isla del Carmen, which has lost support from the State. p. 1-7

Texas Independence. General correspondence during the years 1846-1847. p. 8-11.

Decree from the Supreme Commander of the Army: Joseph M. Salas, on trade with the United States and on places occupied by the enemy. p. 12-13.

Newsletter containing various answers from the legislative bodies of the government of the State of Mexico on questions relating to …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1090, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Recognition of the independence of Texas. Reports, incidents and several accounts on the government of the United States of America. U.S. invasion. The mayor of Tlaxcala reports that the invaders march on the city of Puebla. p. 2-6.

The Governor of Durango reports that the American invaders march to Mapimí a Saltillo. p. 7-9.

The Governor of Tabasco requests authorization to allocate resources in an effort to sustain the forces fighting against the American invaders. p. 10-13.

The Governor of San Luis Potosi provides the necessary assistance for the completion of the fortifications. p. 14-21.

Order to the Commanding General …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1089, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Recognition of the independence of Texas. Reports, incidents and accounts on the government of the United States of America. Don Juan de la Granja suggests policies and measures that would defeat the American invaders. p. 1-2

Map of the State of Sonora around the time of the U.S. invasion. p. 3-82

Orders to the government of the State of Mexico for its defense, a request for 3,000 men in Texcoco. p. 83-84.

C. Olaguibel, Governor of the State of Mexico, nullifies the commission that was given to Colonel José de la Piedra to recruit people, because the provisions of this …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1086, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Reports, incidents and different accounts to the government of the United States of America. The Governor of San Luis Potosi, reports aid that has been ministered to government troops. p. 1-5

Communication to the governors of the states, received by letter in Tampico, concerning knowledge that the United States is preparing to continue the war against Mexico. p. 6-16.

The Governor of Tamaulipas proposes means to defend the territory which was left helpless by the evacuation of Matamoros. p. 17-23.

Information on the ship "Cyane", which was rejected from Guaymas, Sonora by the troops and townspeople of the village. p. …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1083, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The recognition of the independence of Texas; listed are reports, incidents and several accounts from the government of the United States of America on the subject. American invaders in Coahuila. The government lists everything the State has suffered from war and calls for reorganizing the administration force. p. 2-10

Manuel de la Peña recounts publishing documents that seek to prove that the government of President José Joaquín de Herrera thought to alienate part of the Mexican territory. p. 11-16.

The Governor of Tamaulipas announces the arrival of 30 men to Santa Isabel and 5 ships that anchored off of Santiago. …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1072, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Embassy of Mexico in United States of America and the Consulate in New Orleans, refer to the Foreign Ministry reports and press clippings about: plans in the United States to annex Texas; the position of Mexico, Spain, France and England on the situation; emigration of Americans to Texas, California and Oregon; the presentation of credentials of John Slidell as Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to Mexico; the taking of an Argentina squad by an Anglo American squad. p. 1-163.

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1084, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The recognition of the independence of Texas. Reports, incidents and different accounts from the government of the United States of America on the subject. The Governor of Tamaulipas prohibits any communication between Matamoros and the rest of the state that is occupied by the enemy. p. 1-5.

By proclamation from the Governor of Tamaulipas he declares that Linares has been occupied by the enemy. p. 6-11.

The blockade of Veracruz by the American warship "Mississippi". p. 12-14.

Combat in Tampico on 8 and 9 May. Defeat of the Mexican forces. p. 15-22.

The Tamaulipas Governor issues passports to San Luis …

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1071, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Embassy of Mexico in United States of America and the Consulate in the Hanseatic cities and New Orleans sent to Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports on: Mexico's position before the Texas Aggregation Plan; correspondence from Shannon Wilson, Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to Mexico with Manuel Crecencio Rejon, Foreign Secretary of Texas; freedom for Texas prisoners in Perote, Veracruz; presidential elections in Texas; Letters from Henry Clay and General Andrew Jackson on Texas. p. 1-269

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1073, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Embassies of Mexico in the United States of America, France, Spain and the Hanseatic cities and consulates in New Orleans, sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports on: approval of the Chamber of Deputies on the proposals of the United States Senate for the annexation of Texas; protests from Mexico on the proposals; U.S. negotiations in England to acquire Iowa, Florida and Oregon; preconditions on a peace treaty between Mexico and Texas. p. 1-248.

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1074, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Embassy of Mexico in France and the Consulates of Mexico in New Orleans and the Hanseatic cities sent to the Foreign Ministry reports and press clippings on: the annexation of Texas to the United States; correspondence between Manuel de la Peña y Peña, Foreign Secretary and John Slidell, U.S. Special Envoy on Texas; Military Commission of General Mariano Paredes Arillaga in Texas. p. 136-312

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1065, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Mexican Embassy in Washington and Consulates of Mexico in New Orleans and Havre de Grace, sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports concerning: the recognition of the independence of Texas by France, Holland, Belgium and England and proposed annexation; Mexican protest to the recognition; a draft treaty on the borders of Mexico-Texas; meeting with Mexican troops in Bexar, Texas; the meeting of the Mexican warship "Iturbide" and the American ship "Columbia" off of Mexican coasts. p. 1-77.

Embassies and consulates of Mexico in the United States of America, France and New Orleans and Havre de Grace, sent reports …