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Letter Of Recommendation To James Kirke Paulding Regarding James Shepard Thornton, Signed By Members Of The U.S. Congressional Delegation From New Hampshire. 1840., Henry Hubbard Senator, Franklin W. Pierce Senator, Charles Gordon Atherton Congressman, Jared W. Williams Congressman

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter of recommendation to the Secretary of the Navy, James Krike Paulding, regarding James Shepard Thornton of New Hampshire for the position of Midshipman, signed by members of the US Senate and House of Representatives from New Hampshire: Henry Hubbard, Franklin W. Pierce, C. G. Artherton, Jared W Williams, Ira A Eastman, Edward W Burke, and Tristham Shaw, 1840.

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 …

Honorable Discharge Of Mitchell George Signed By Barnard Bee (Sr.), Republic Of Texas Form, May, 1836., Barnard Elliott Bee Secretary Of War

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Honorable discharge of Mitchell George from the Republic of Texas army under Captain Snively. May 1836. Signed by Barnard Bee (Sr.)

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 …

Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

3 page manuscript of verse entitled: “Written for the celebration of the 4th of July 1836 at Plymouth, Mississippi.” First stanza begins: “The hour has come, when Texians brave – Must choose bright glory, or the Grave;” Accompanying note explains “Ralston most likely went with Quitman to fight for Texas independence.”

Letter From Richard M. Johnson Enclosing Several Letters From Citizens Of Doctor John N. Wren Of Cincinatti, Dated January 27, 1836., Richard Mentor Johnson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Johnson, a representative of Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives, writes and encloses several letters from highly respectable citizens of Doctor John N. Wren of Cincinnatti, for Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and requests acknowledgement if there are any vacancies, dated January 27, 1836.

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 …

Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Mitchell George, 21 years old, farmer, who enlisted in May of 1836 is honorably discharged from the Army of the Republic of Texas.

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

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

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

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

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. …

M.C. Perry Letter To Acting Sailing Master, George A. Prentiss. New York, 1834., Matthew Calbraith Perry Master Commander, George A. Prentiss Acting Sailing Master

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Master Commander M. C. Perry orders Acting Sailing Master George A. Prentiss to report to the "Commanding Office of the Receiving Ships for performing duty on board that vessel," dated February 4, 1834.

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_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. …

Marquis De Lafayette Letter In French Regarding A John Burell. France, 1830., Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This letter is addressed to a Mr. Borely in Marseille, and concerns the life and estate of John Burell. In French.

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

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 …

Ratified Indian Treaty 135: Mandan, Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 30, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Mandan Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Mandan acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Mandan also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Ratified Indian Treaty 134: Belantse-Etoa Or Minitaree (Hidatsa), Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 30, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Hidatsa Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Hidatsa acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Hidatsa also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Ratified Indian Treaty 133: Arikara (Ricara) - Arikara Village, July 18, 1825, Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 18, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Arikara Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Arikara acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Arikara also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This letter to Francis Huger regards Lafayette's tour of the United States. Huger was the son of Isaac Huger, befriended by Lafayette during the American Revolution. Here Lafayette writes about his progress towards South Carolina on the tour.

An Act To Organize, Govern, And Discipline The Militia Of The State Of Maine. Passed March 21, 1821. With The Several Acts In Addition Thereto, Passed Feb. 11, 1823, And Feb. 25, 1824. Published Under The Direction Of The Adjutant General, Maine. Adjutant General

Maine Collection

An Act to Organize, Govern, and Discipline the Militia of the State of Maine. Passed March 21, 1821. With the several acts in addition thereto, passed Feb. 11, 1823, and Feb. 25, 1824. Published under the direction of the Adjutant General.

Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Captain Finch Concerning An Opinion On A Proposition, Dated January 27, 1822., Joel Roberts Poinsett

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Joel R. Poinsett, the US Minister to Mexico, writes to Captain Finch confirming his opinion to oppose a proposition made by Mr. McWhiteman about small vessels of war, dated January 27, 1822.

Revolutionary War Claim For Abijah Hubbard Signed By John C. Calhoun, March 18, 1818., John C. Calhoun

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

As Secretary of War in this Revolutionary War claim, Calhoun inscribes Abijah Hubbard, late of sergeant of the Revolution, on the Pension List of the New York Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month, dated March 18, 1818.

Major General George Izard In Plattsburg, Ny Informs Judge Moore That He Must Apply For A Passport With The Dept. Of State, June 11, 1814., George Izard

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Major General George Izard in Plattsburg, NY, informs Judge P. Moore that he would authorize his visit to Canada if it were in his power, but the Department of State is responsible for the issuance of passports. June 11, 1814.