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Peace With Mexico, Albert Gallatin

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I.-- THE LAW OF NATIONS.

Il. -- INDEMNITIES TO CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.

III. -- ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

IV. -- NEGOTIATIONS AND WAR.

V. -- THE CLAIM OF TEXAS TO THE RIO DEL NORTE, AS ITS BOUNDARY, EXAMINED

VI. -- RECAPITULATION.

VII. -- THE MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES.

VIII. -- TERMS OF PEACE

At present the only object is Peace, immediate peace, a just peace, and no acquisition of territory, but that which may be absolutely necessary for effecting the great object in view. The most simple terms, those which will only provide for the adjustment of the …

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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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

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.

Diplomatic Letter Of Introduction For James Chesnut Of Camden, S.C. Written By John Forsyth, Secretary Of State, 1839., John Forsyth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Diplomatic letter of introduction for James Chesnut of Camden, S.C. "to the respective diplomatic agents of United States in Europe," written and signed by John Forsyth, U.S. Secretary of State, in compliance with a request from the Secretary of War Joel Poinsett (also from S.C.). 1839.

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_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_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_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_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_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

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 …