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Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1072, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1845

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 Dec 1845

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 Dec 1844

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 Dec 1844

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 Dec 1844

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 Dec 1843

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 …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1069, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1843

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1069, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Mexican Embassy in England sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports and press clippings on the conference with Lord Albeerden about the annexation of Texas and the Californias to the United States. Clippings in French. p. 1-114.

The Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans sent to the Foreign Ministry reports and press clippings about the arrival of American artillery to further fortify the port of Galveston, Texas. p. 115-123.

The Consulate General of Mexico in the Hanseatic cities sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports and press clippings about the affairs of Texas and the translation of …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1082, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1843

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1082, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Embassy and Consulate of Mexico in the United States send reports and press clippings about: the Draft Treaty of annexation between Texas and the United States; France and Britain's position on the situation; Posts by John Taylor, President of the United States on adding Texas to the union and the issues presented for and against by the various political parties of the United States on the matter. (attached clippings). p. 1-235.

Notices to several States to be alert and repel any aggression from the United States of America. p. 236-244.

American hunters trading and dealing with Apache Indians invade …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1070, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1843

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1070, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Embassy of Mexico in the United States sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports and press clippings on: mediation from England on the Mexico-Texas conflict; U.S. intervention; proposed annexation of Texas to the U.S.; protests from the government of Mexico; emigration to Texas; Battle at Villa Mier between Mexican troops and Texan forces; Armistice Treaty in Texas by the President of the State: Samuel Houston; Texas Treaty with barbarian tribes. p. 1-358.


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1093, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1842

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1093, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Correspondence between the governments of the States of the Republic and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the U.S. invasion. A commission was appointed to establish borders between Mexico and the United States under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The government of Puebla addressed the general government insisting it resolve the issue of peace with the United States. p. 2-5.

The government of Tamaulipas sends out a request to find out if there is a Quartermaster exercising the same functions that the American forces used when their forces were in the state. p. 6-9. The Governor of Jalisco, Mr. Angulo …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1066, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1842

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1066, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans and various Hanseatic cities send reports over: The apprehension of an armed Texan expedition in Santa Fe, New Mexico by Mexican troops; a plan to reconquer Texas by Mexico; a Texas commission in Mexico tasked to obtain recognition of independence; issues related to the Texas-Mexico border; smuggling gunpowder to Santa Anna from Tamaulipas; an embargo of ships in New York; the blocking of the New Orleans’ port to Mexican trade; proposed annexation of Texas to the United States. p. 1-270.


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1067, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1841

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1067, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans sent reports to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding: Texan prisoners in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and their release from prison in Puebla and Jalapa; correspondence between Waddy Thompson, agent of the United States in Mexico and José María Bocanegra the Foreign Minister; a Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between Texas and England; Treaty of Peace and Alliance between Texas and the Comanche Indians; support from Texas for the rebellion in Yucatan. p. 1-263.


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1068, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1841

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1068, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Mexican Embassy in United States of America and the Vatican and the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports on: mediation from France, England and the United States over the conflict; the Texas-United States border; correspondence between Waddy Thompson and José María Bocanegra; proposed U.S. invasion of Mexico; Texans and Americans warships along the Mexican coast; the Battle of Lipantitlan between Texan and Mexican forces; a Texas Treaty with England. p. 1-320.


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1079, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1838

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1079, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The uprising of Texas settlers against Mexico, reports, various incidents, independence of Texas, the Mexican government's attitude on the subject and to representatives of the government of the United States. U.S. invasion. Diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States of America. p. 1-145.

"Message of Reprisals" from the President of the United States to the Congress, requesting a declaration of war on Mexico and the convening of a settlement of claims from the United States against Mexico, signed in Washington, DC on 10 September 1838. p. 146-296.

U.S. invasion. Protest from the government of Mexico against the United States …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1080, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1837

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1080, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Communications between the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on: the protest of Mexico for the recognition of the independence of Texas by the U.S. government, and the defeat and arrest of President General Antonio López de Santa Anna in Texas. Protest in Mexico over recognition of Texas by the United States of America. p. 1-15.

Newsletter to Mexican diplomatic agents abroad, advising them to make a new proclamation on the blockade of the ports of Texas. p. 16-25.

Communications from the Minister to his Holiness on the blockade of Texas ports by American forces. …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1064, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1837

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1064, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Embassy of Mexico in the United States of America and the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports and press clippings about: independence and recognition of Texas by the U.S. government and the Mexican government protest over the recognition; military activities along the Mexican border areas and the release of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in Texas p. 1-269.


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1078, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1836

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1078, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Original boundaries, settlements, migrations, invasions, incidents and other various matters concerning Texas before independence. The Texan ship "Liberty", arrives in New Orleans with Mexican subjects apprehended from the Mexican ship "Pelican". p. 1-11.

The Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans reports on the financial aid provided to Second Lieutenant in the Navy: Joseph Victor Mateos of warship “Bravo" from Matagorda where he was captured by rebelling Texas settlers. p: 12-16.

The Consul in New Orleans believes that the "Rambler" that captured the Mexican ship "Pelican", is one of four such ships that has armed Texan rebels. p. 17-20.

Francisco Pizarro …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1063, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1836

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1063, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Embassies and consulates of Mexico in the United States of America, France, New Orleans, Bordeaux and Havre, sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports and press clippings about Texas and policy reviews in Europe; messages and opinions of the U.S. President; exchange of prisoners of war on the island of Galveston and San Jacinto, Texas for those caught in Matamoros, Tamaulipas; the apprehension of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna at San Jacinto, Texas, and reports on the mission of Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza of Mexico in the United States who was sent to manage a peaceful settlement of …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1060, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1835

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1060, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

The Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans reports to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the discontent and rebellion of Texan colonists. General Martin Perfecto de Cos is sent to fix the situation. p. 1-28.

The Mexican Embassy in Washington, the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans and the Governor of Coahuila and Texas sent reports and press clippings to the Foreign Affairs Office on the military expedition of General Martin Perfecto in Texas to crush the rebellion of the colonists; meeting between the Mexican Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State regarding the insurrection in Texas. p. 29-101.

The …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1058, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1835

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1058, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

"Sucesos entre Mexico y los Estados Unidos de America, relacionados con Texas y otros estados limitrofes. Limites originales, colonizaciones, inmigraciones, invasiones, incidentes y otros diversos asuntos anteriores a la Independecia de Texas."

Idiomas cubiertos: español, inglés y francés.

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Events between Mexico and the United States of America, related to Texas and other bordering states. Original boundaries, colonizations, immigration, invasions, incidents, and various other issues prior to Texas Independence.

The Mexican Embassy in United States of America and the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans sent reports to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs on the arrest of the Mexican ship …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1059, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1835

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1059, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

"Sucesos entre Mexico y los Estados Unidos de America, relacionados con Texas y otros estados limitrofes. Limites originales, colonizaciones, inmigraciones, invasiones, incidentes y otros diversos asuntos anteriores a la Independecia de Texas."

Idiomas cubiertos: español, y inglés.

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Events between Mexico and the United States of America, related to Texas and other bordering states. Original boundaries, colonizations, immigration, invasions, incidents, and various other issues prior to Texas Independence.

Reports: Meeting in Columbia by the Texas settlers to designate a security commission for Texas; Meeting between the Mexican minister and the U.S. Secretary of State. (clippings); Original boundaries, colonization, invasion, and …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1062, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1835

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1062, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Embassies and consulates of Mexico in France, USA, New Orleans and Havre, send reports and press clippings to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on: discussion in the House of Commons of England on Texas; offers to merchants and traders from Havre for the purchase of land in Texas by Texas agents; armed support from the states of Kentucky and Tennessee to Texas; movement of Gen. Gaines to Nacogdoches; the blockade of Matamoros and Tamaulipas; the arrest of the president of Mexico: General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and other military members in San Jacinto, Texas; political support from France and …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1077, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1835

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1077, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

U.S. invasion; rebellion in Texas with settlers against Mexico, reports of several related incidents and the independence of Texas; the Mexican government's attitude toward the rebellion and meeting with representatives of the United States; reports on the ship "Montezuma", which was captured in the American war. p. 1-112

Requests to the Minister of War for reports concerning the management and operation of the fortifications and garrisons of the eastern states. p. 113-116.

Francisco Pizarro Martinez, consul in New Orleans, proclaims that Texas settlers have introduced contraband and are saying that the province belongs to the United States. p. 117-118.

The …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1057, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1834

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1057, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Boundary Treaty between Mexico and the United States of America. Signed in Mexico on January 12, 1828, by Sebastian Camacho, Jose Ignacio Esteva and J.R. Poinsett. Additional article of 1828 signed in Mexico on April 5, 1831, by Lucas Alaman, Rafael Antonio Mangino and Butler. Both ratified by the President of the United States of America in Washington on April 5, 1832 (Section 1). p. 1-3

Appointment of William Johnson as Army Artillery Captain in Texas (Section 2). p. 4 3) Appointment of John Austin as Captain of the first regiment of dragoons in the Texas Guard (Section 3). p. …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1076, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1831

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1076, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Trade and poaching of animal skins in New Mexico by American Indians. p. 1-13

Reports of U.S. invasions into the territory of Texas. p. 14-25

Reports on the American invasion of New Mexico. p. 26-37

Invasion of Comanche Indians in New Mexico. p. 38-51

Invasions of Indian tribes of northern Mexico into Texas. p. 52-54

The Embassy of Mexico in England reported to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the succession of Texas from Mexico for $ 35 million. p. 55-58.

Reports from the Ministry of Finance on the possession of the port of San Francisco, California by Americans. p. 59-66. …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1056, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1831

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1056, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Military expedition commanded by General Manuel Mier y Teran is sent to Texas to safeguard the territorial borders against the threat of American and Spanish invasions. The governors of the northern states militarily support the expedition (Section 1). p. 1-98.

Reports from the Mexican Embassy in the United States to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs regarding: the sale of land to Americans in Texas by the governor of Coahuila, plan of acquisition and colonization of the province by the United States of America and political hostility between Cuba and Mexico (Section 2). p. 99-114.

Report from the Mexican Embassy in …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1055, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1828

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1055, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

"Sucesos entre Mexico y los Estados Unidos de America, relacionados con Texas y otros estados limitrofes. Limites originales, colonizaciones, inmigraciones, invasiones, incidentes y otros diversos asuntos anteriores a la Independecia de Texas."

Numero de documento 186

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Events between Mexico and the United States of America, related to Texas and other bordering states. Original boundaries, colonizations, immigration, invasions, incidents, and various other issues prior to Texas Independence.

Boundary Treaty between Mexico and the United States of America. Signed in Mexico on January 12, 1828, by Sebastian Camacho, Jose Ignacio Esteva and J.R. Poinsett. Additional article of 1828 signed in Mexico …


Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1075, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores Dec 1826

Archivo Historico De La Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores L_E_1075, Secretaria De Relaciones Exteriores

La Guerra de Texas y La Guerra Mexico - Estados Unidos

Military Expedition of Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in Texas. p. 2-4.

Commission of Agustin Fernandez de San Vicente to encourage independence in California. p. 5-7.

Report of General Captaincy of Provinces of East and West Mexico; emigration of Americans moving to Texas and movement of American troops along the Mexican border. p. 8-70.

Arrival of the English consul, Carlos O 'Gorman to the port of Veracruz. p. 71-81.

Declaration by J.R. Poinsett, United States Minister to Mexico on a speech given by Everettis, U.S. minister in Spain about the independence of Mexico. p. 82 to 92.

Reports on …


Joel Poinsett Letter To Thomas Milton Regarding Receipt Of Documents For Cargo Of The Schooner Fair American, Dated November 14 1826., Joel Roberts Poinsett Nov 1826

Joel Poinsett Letter To Thomas Milton Regarding Receipt Of Documents For Cargo Of The Schooner Fair American, Dated November 14 1826., Joel Roberts Poinsett

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

J. R. Poinsett, the US Minister to Mexico, writes to Thomas Milton about the receipt of documents and communication regarding seizures of cargo of the Schooner Fair American. He reports "everything has been done to induce the Government to reorder justice to the claimants...you may depend upon my continuining to prosecute this claim agreeably to my instructions from the Secretary of State." dated November 14, 1826.


Caesar Rodney Letter To His Son John Rodney, Dated 1817, Wilmington, Delaware., Caesar Augustus Rodney Jul 1817

Caesar Rodney Letter To His Son John Rodney, Dated 1817, Wilmington, Delaware., Caesar Augustus Rodney

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Cesar A. Rodney was a lawyer, politician, and diplomat from Delaware. His uncle, also Cesar Rodney, signed the Declaration of Independence. In 1817 he was sent on a special mission to South America by President Monroe to determine the propriety of recognizing the independence of the Spanish-American republics. This letter to his son (a midshipman on the Sloop Ontario) relates to this mission.