Inventory of the 19th Century Mexican Documents SPC.2023.039
Jocelyn De Avila
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2024
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: 19th Century Mexican Documents
Creator:
Díaz, Porfirio, 1830-1915
Creator:
Santa Anna, Antonio López de (1794-1876)
Creator:
Juárez, Benito (1806-1872)
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2023.039
Physical Description:
2 boxes
Physical Description:
.84 Linear Feet
(two document boxes; five oversized items)
Date (inclusive): 1772-1956; undated
Date (inclusive): 1800-1880
Language of Material:
Spanish; Castilian
, English
.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Scope and Contents
The 19th Century Mexican Documents Collection (1772-1956; undated) contains two boxes and 0.84 linear ft. of material. The
majority of the collection contains government documents pertaining to the early Mexican government. The documents written
before Mexico's independence include a document regarding the Marquise de Croix, street cleaning, titles for ranches in Nueva
Vizcaya, New Spain, a document regarding the "Coches de Provencia," and Emperor Agustín I. Post independence documents include
rules and regulations decreed by the government in 1827 for the Spaniard Population residing in Yucatan, Mexico, a document
by Antonio Lopez de Santa-Anna regarding the "Junta Patriotica," an announcement about special meetings, the national military
in Mexico, the Mexican militia, the Tres Villas Battalion, a government election, and the addition of new holidays. The collection
also includes a document regarding General Esteban Moctezuma, a document approved by Anastasio Bustamante discussing amnesty
for actions committed after the election of 1828, documents from interim president Melchor Muzquiz, documents regarding Bishop
Jose Maria de Jesus, the "Convenio of Zavaleta", documents regarding Federalists and priests from Aguascalientes, and documents
regarding the high tariffs and the salt mines of Villa Mier. Additionally, it includes documents regarding the transportation
of Mercury with countries other than France, a document regarding the celebration of Agustin de Iturbide after his death,
a document regarding the patrol service in Nuevo Leon, a document by Juan Morales who was the Brigadier General of the Republican
Liberation Army, documents regarding ecclesiastical law, the selling and buying of shares of the Mina Raffahve, a pamphlet
from Friar Jose Antonio De San Alberto for the followers of San Jose, and documents regarding the legal proceedings for public
officials who commit crimes.
The collection also contains several messages from the First Secretary of State of the Foreign Department, the Secretary of
War and Navy, and the Secretary of Treasury of the Mexican government. Moreover, it includes correspondence between the Supreme
Government and General Antonio Lopez de Santa-Anna, letters to Mexican President Manuel Gomez, a letter from Veracruz, Mexico,
expressing the need for a telegraph line, and a letter from the House of Representatives from the State of Texas. Additionally,
the collection contains legal documents from the city of Guanajuato regarding the Mina de la Luz and the city of Mineral de
Santa Ana, a pamphlet regarding the Mexican and French relationship in 1838, a Message from the President of the United States
of America regarding a resolution of the Senate on June 21, 1848, a document regarding the San Vicente, Chiconoac, and Dolores
haciendas, a treaty between the United States and Mexico for the extradition of criminals written by Benito Juarez in 1862,
and regulations regarding the political economy and municipal income from the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. The collection contains
a pamphlet written by Jose Maria Ansorena's son, Jose Ignacio, to defend his father and dispute what was written in the book
Historia de Mexico, a pamphlet from the Commander-in-Chief of the Robles Division to his Fellow Citizens, a government manifesto to the nation,
a pamphlet regarding the Hacienda Estancia de Bocas in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and a report rendered by the Franklin Society
highlighting their achievements of the year 1879. Lastly, it contains a pamphlet regarding the argument of California's offshore
islands as a part of Mexico and a book regarding the Caste War in Yucatan, Mexico.
Biographical / Historical
Mexico declared independence from the Spanish crown on September 16, 1810, and gained independence in 1821. Post-Independence,
the country created its empire, appointing Agustín de Iturbide, or Agustín I, as its emperor on July 21, 1822. Shortly after,
in February 1823, Agustín I abdicated. In 1824, Mexico formally became a federal republic known as the United Mexican States
or the Estados Unidos Mexicanos. In 1833, General Antonio López de Santa Anna was elected President of Mexico and remained
in power until 1855. Six years later, Benito Juarez was elected president and remained in power until he died in 1872. In
the late nineteenth century, Porfirio Díaz became president from 1877 to 1880. From 1880 to 1884, Manuel Gomez served as president.
Díaz would run for office in 1884 and maintained power until 1911. During his time in office, Díaz was praised for modernizing
the country by establishing transportation, establishing a drainage system to increase sanitation within Mexico City, eliminating
the country's debts, and creating economic growth. Despite the economic development and modernization in the country, many
saw Díaz as a dictator who ruled with oppressive laws, eventually leading revolutionists to overthrow the government. The
country went through its civil war known as the Mexican Revolution, which began in 1910. The country's revolution resulted
in many overthrown governments. Porfirio Díaz resigned from the presidency on May 11, 1911, leaving for Paris to remain in
exile. Shortly after Díaz was overthrown, Francisco Madero served as president. In 1913, Victoriano Huerta rose to power,
overthrowing Madero's government. Huerta resigned from his presidency in 1914, and Venustiano Carranza was recognized as president
until he was overthrown in 1920. The end of the revolution began with the creation of the Mexican constitution in 1917 and
the election of Álvaro Obregon as president in 1920.
Meyer, Michael C, William L. Sherman and Susan M. Deeds. 2014. The Course of Mexican History. New York, Oxford University
Press.
Processing Information
Processed by Jocelyn De Avila on January 25, 2024.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Beverly Joy Karno, 2023
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Mexico -- History
Mexico -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1810-1821
Mexico -- History, Military
Yucatán (Mexico : State)
San Luis Potosí (Mexico)
case 4, drawer 6
Don Joseph Antonio de Urizar del Concejo de Su Majestad
August 23, 1772
box 1, folder 1
Title for Ranches in Nueva Vizcaya
May 19, 1783
Scope and Contents
This is a Spanish document that contains a testimony and judgment regarding the territories within New Spain.
case 4, folder 6
Miguel de la Grua Talamanca Y Branciforte de los Principes de Carini
January 2, 1796
case 4, folder 6
Don Felix Berenguer de Marquina
December 7, 1802
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to a vice royal decree regarding the "Coches de Provencia"
box 1, folder 2
Pidió el Procurador General en Junta de Ciudad, que el expediente sobre remate de la limpia de calles
February 8, 1819
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the cleaning of the streets and it is signed by Francisco de Bustamante and Jose Capalis Matos.
box 1, folder 3
Wars of Independence (Iturbide)
circa 1820s
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to Agustin Primero (de Iturbide) and is signed by Bonifacio Fernandez de Cordova and Juan de Dios
Rodriguez.
box 1, folder 4
Don Ramon Gutierrez del Mazo Superintendente interino de Hacienda Publica
October 31, 1821
case 4, drawer 6
Francisco Molinos Del Campo, Gefe Superior Politico de esta Ciudad y su Provencia
April 14, 1823
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to decrees for the National Military in Mexico.
box 1, folder 6
Primera Secretaria de Estado Cecion de Gobierno
July 25, 1823
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to elected officials: Don Jose Maria Ximenez, Don Jose Maria Xavier Bustamante, Don Jose de San
Martin, Don Juan de Dios Rodriguez, and Don Jose Bocanegra.
box 1, folder 7
Oficio del Illustre Cabildo de la Villa de Guadalupe al Illmo y Exmo. Señor Sindico General del Estado
November 3, 1823
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to state instability
box 1, folder 8
Dictamen de la Comision de la Academia de Juris Prudencia Teorico-Practica
July 28, 1825
box 1, folder 9
Ministerio de Justicia y Negociar Eclesiasticos
1826
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to a government decree regarding the addition of a religious holiday on February 5 honoring the
Mexican Martyr Saint Felipe de Jesus
box 1, folder 10
Secretaria de Hacienda Departamento de Gobierno
March 3, 1827
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the individual in charge of the Guerra Marina
box 1, folder 11
Secretaria de Guerra y Marina- Seccion 2
May 8, 1827
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to Captain D. Manuel Ignacio de Arvizu.
box 1, folder 12
Secretaria de Guerra y Marina
May 12, 1827
box 1, folder 13
Primera Secretaria de Estado Departamento Esterior
May 19, 1827
Scope and Contents
The first document states that the government has a right to freely remove diplomatic ministers and agents. The second document
declares increased pay for Governor of the Miter of Sonora and their secretary.
box 1, folder 14
El Gobernador del Estado de Yucatan a sus Habitantes
July 20, 1827
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the Spanish born population residing in Mexico after the independence of Mexico
box 1, folder 15
Gobierno del Estado Libre de San Luis Potosi Circular No. 63
December 7, 1827
Scope and Contents
This document is in regards to the expulsion of Spaniards, containing a list of criteria of who could be considered exceptions.
The list also contains rules and regulations for the Spaniard population in San Luis Potosi
box 1, folder 16
Secretaria de Guerra y Marina-Seccion 7
December 18, 1827
box 1, folder 17
Gobierno Supremo del Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz Circular; El Gefe del Canton de Veracruz
March 24, 1828; April 11, 1828
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna promising that the government will have its replacement for the
loss of brig Guerrero
box 1, folder 18
Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna Perez de Lebron, Vice-Gobernador del Estado de Veracruz
May 5, 1828
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to a special meeting and contains the topics discussed
box 1, folder 19
Secretaria de Guerra y Marina- Seccion 7
May 7, 1828
box 1, folder 20
Manifesto que el Batallon de Tres Villas Hace al Benemerito Genio de la Libertad, el Ecsmo. Sr. General Don Antonio Lopez
de Santa-Ana
July 6, 1829
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the Tres Villas Battalion
box 1, folder 21
El Ynspector General de la Milicia Civica and El Coronel del Primer Regimiento de Milicia Nacional
November 24, 1829; November 26, 1829
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the Mexican Militia
box 1, folder 22
Gobierno del Estado Libre de San Luis Potosi Circular No. 4,6,7,9,10
September 11, 1830; September 17, 1830; September 29 ,1830; February 17, 1831
Scope and Contents
The documents contain various government articles in regards to an election, repealing decrees that increased the governor's
salary, the increase in salary for the inspector of the state civic militia, and repealing the banishment of Matilde Ordaz.
box 1, folder 23
Secretaria del Supremo Gobierno de Durango
October 22, 1830
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to taxes
box 1, folder 24
Ya Perdieron en Tampico La Verguenza y el Pudor
May 22, 1832
Scope and Contents
The document Is in regards to General Esteban Moctezuma and the victories of Santa-Anna in Veracruz.
case 4, folder 6
Al Publico
December 11, 1832
Scope and Contents
The document was approved by Anastasio Bustamante and is in regards to the Mexican Presidency, Manuel Gomez Pedraza, Antonio
Lopez de Santa-Anna, the offering of amnesty from any event or actions that occurred after September 1828, and allowing Manuel
Gomez Pedraza to return to finish the last few months of presidency which lasted until April 1, 1833.
box 1, folder 25
Ministerio de Justicia y Negocios Eclestasticos
December 18, 1832
box 1, folder 26
Contestacion al Communicado
December 9, 1833
box 1, folder 27
Convenio Celebrando Entre las Divisiones al Mando de los Exemos. Sres. D. Anastasio Bustamante y D. Antonio Lopez de Santa
Anna
1833
Scope and Contents
The document is also referred to as the "Convenio de Zavaleta" and it is an agreement between both conservatives and liberals,
declaring amnesty between the two and the prosecution of traitors. This document also establishes Manuel Gomez Pedraza as
President of Mexico.
box 1, folder 28
Unos Chiles Enbenados a Todos los Encolados
1834
Scope and Contents
The document was written in Aguascalientes in defense of Antonio Lopez de Santa-Anna.
box 1, folder 29
Respuesta del Imparcial al Inclito Federal
1834
Scope and Contents
The document is a response to the Federalists in Aguascalientes, Mexico
box 1, folder 30
Estos Malditos Polalres Oigan Singulares
1834
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to priests in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
box 1, folder 31
Representacion Que El Vecindario de la villa de Mier
February 11, 1835
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the salt mines of Villa Mier.
box 1, folder 32
Secretaria de Hacienda: Seccion de Cuenta y Razon
September 9, 1835
box 2, folder 1
Ministerio de Hacienda Seccion 1.a
May 12, 1838
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the transportation of Mercury and encouraging people to refrain from trading with the French
box 2, folder 2
Establecimiento de La Plana Mayor del Ejercito Mexicano Decretado por el Supremo Gobierno de uso de la Facultad
October 30, 1838
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the rules and arrangement of the Mexican Military in 1938.
box 2, folder 3
Joaquin Garcia, Gobernador Consitucional del Departamento de Nuevo Leon
November 23, 1838
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to a decree that honored and celebrated Agustin Iturbide as a Hero of Mexico.
box 2, folder 4
Decreto Expedido por el Gobierno Supremo en Usa de la Facultad que le Concede la Ley de 13 de Junio de 1838
December 28, 1838
box 2, folder 5
Suplemento Al Diario del Gobierno de Megico
1838
Scope and Contents
This document is in regards to the relationship between Mexico and France.
box 2, folder 6
Valentin Canalizo General en Gefe de la Division del Norte a sus Paisanos lo Nuevo Leoneses
June 22, 1839
box 2, folder 7
Reglamento Para El Servicio de Rondas
November 16, 1839
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the regulations for the patrol service in Nuevo Leon.
box 2, folder 8
France and Mexico: Examination of the Difficulties Between Those Powers by a Citizen of the United States
1839
box 2, folder 9
Carta de un Leonés a uno de los Suscritores: A La Rimpresion de las Cartas Provinicales
June 27, 1842
box 2, folder 10
El C. Juan Morales General de Brigada y Segundo en Gefe del Ejercito Libertador Republicano
circa August 11 1843
box 2, folder 11
Correspondencia Entre el Supremo Gobierno y el General D. Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
December 1844-March 1845
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to correspondence between the supreme government and general Antonio Lopez de Santa-Anna
box 2, folder 12
Documents Regarding the Heirs and Laborers of La Mina de la Luz in Guanajuato, Mexico
March 18, 1848; undated
Scope and Contents
The first document is from Guanajuato, Mexico and it was created by Pablo Villa and his companions of the Mina de la Luz and
the Mineral de Santa Anna. The second document was created in Guanajuato, Mexico and it is in regards to the shares and rights
to the heirs to the Mina de la Luz.
box 2, folder 13
Message from the President of the United States
July 12, 1848
Scope and Contents
the document is in regards to a resolution of the senate on June 21, 1848 about an alleged mutiny in Buena Vista, Mexico on
August 15, 1847.
box 2, folder 14
Circular que el Gobierno del Estado de Mexico dirige a los de los otros Estados de la Confederacion Mexicana
November 17, 1848
box 2, folder 15
Dictamen de la Comision de la Commandancia General del Districto y Estadi de Nexico
April 28, 1849
box 2, folder 16
Contestacion del Presbito Mucio Valdoinos a la Defensa del Señor Don Jose Maria Asorena
1850
Scope and Contents
The document was written by Jose Maria Ansorena's son, Jose Ignacio, to defend his father and dispute what was written in
the book
Historia de Mexico that was written by Lucas Alaman.
box 2, folder 17
El Comandante en Gefe de La Division Robles a sus Conciudadanos
February 6, 1853
box 2, folder 18
Manifesto Del Gobierno a la Nacion
March 4, 1857
box 2, folder 19
Manifestacion Que Hace el Publico El General Rosas Landa
October 25, 1857
box 2, folder 20
Apuntamientos sobre Derecho Publico Eclesiastico
1857
box 2, folder 21
Manifestacion Que Hace al Publico el Ciudadano Manuel Orellana
1859
box 2, folder 22
Informe en Derecho Pronuncido en los Estrados de la Exema Tercera Sala del Supremo Tribunal de Justicia de la Nacion
November 9, 1860
box 2, folder 23
Tratado de Extradicion entre los Estados-Unidos Mexicanos y los Estados-Unidos de America
May 23, 1862
Scope and Contents
The document is by Benito Juarez and it is a treaty between the United States and Mexico for the extradition of criminals.
box 2, folder 24
Compra-Venta de Unas Acciones de la Mina Raffahve Otorgada Por Varios Socios
December 4, 1864
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards to the selling and buying of shares of the Mina Raffahve.
box 2, folder 25
Representacione que el Ayuntamiento y Vecinos de la Villa de Ahualulco
January 12, 1865
case 4, drawer 6
El C. Juan N. Mendez, Gral De Brigada, Gobernador Civil y Militar Del Estado de Puebla de Zaragoza
July 13, 1867
Scope and Contents
The document is in regards the legal proceedings for public officials.
box 2, folder 26
Ejercicio de la Buena Muerte
1868
box 2, folder 27
Reglamento Economico politico de los partidos
March 10, 1869
Scope and Contents
The document is from the state of Zacatecas Mexico and it is in regards to the political government and assemblies.
box 2, folder 28
Reglamento Para la Recaudacion y Administracion de las Rentas Municipales
May 19, 1869
Scope and Contents
The document is from the state of Zacatecas, Mexico and it is in regards to municipal income.
box 2, folder 29
Informe Que Rindena la Sociedad Franklin
January 1, 1880
Scope and Contents
The document is signed by the president of the society, Esteban B. Limbier and the secretary of the organization, Justo Prieto.
The document is in regards to the progression the society and their achievements of the year 1779.
box 2, folder 30
Messages to the Mexican President Manuel Gonzalez
January 15, 1883; February 1883; April 1883; September 2, 1883; November 1, 1883
Scope and Contents
This file contains a telegram, a letter to the President Manuel Gonzalez from "various honored families," a letter to the
president Manuel Gonzalez praising him and General Porfirio Diaz, a letter to President Manuel Gonzalez praising him and the
inauguration of the railway traveling from Cuautla to Yautepec, a letter from a contractor who built a bridge over the river
Moctezuma, a letter to the president inviting him to the Orrin Brothers Circus, a letter from Veracruz regarding the desire
to establish a telegraph line, and a letter from the house of Representatives in the state of Texas.
box 2, folder 31
Discurso de Recepcion Senor Socio D. Esteban Chazari Dictamen de la Comision Respectiva Acerca de los Derechos de Mexico Sobre
al Archipielago Del Norte
June 1894
Scope and Contents
This document is in regards to the argument of California's offshore islands as a part of Mexico.
box 2, folder 32
De la "Guerra de Castas" Causa de Manuel Antonio ay, el Primer Indio Maya Rebelde Fusilado en Valla Dolid el 30 de Julio de
1847
1956
