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Comisión Pesquisidora de la Frontera del Norte collection : Coahuila, Mex. : ms., 1872-1875.
BANC MSS 2001/144 mLOCAL
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Comisión Pesquisidora de la Frontera del Norte collection: Coahuila, Mex. : ms., 1872-1875Creator/Contributor:
México, Comisión Pesquisidora de la Frontera del Norte.Abstract:
Contains five letters, 1872-1875, directed to the city council of Muzquiz, Coahuila, concerning the works of the Comision
Pesquisidora de la Frontera del Norte. Also includes fourteen letters concerning the efforts led by private citizens and local
authorities from other towns in Coahuila (such as Zaragoza, San Francisco, San Buenaventura, Morelos, Piedras Negras, and
Sabinas) for the prevention of border conflicts. With these, a broadside relating to the creation and purposes of the Commission,
1872.
Date:
1872 (issued)Subject:
n-mx--- -- n-us---México. -- Comisión Pesquisidora de la Frontera del Norte.
Mexico -- Boundaries -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Músquiz (Mexico)
Mexican-American Border Region -- History -- 19th century
Note:
On Sept. 30, 1872, the Mexican government appointed an Investigating Commission of the Northern Border. Its purpose was to
receive the claims of Mexican citizens affected by continuous Indian depredations and conflicts with U.S. citizens within
Mexican territory.
Materials in Spanish.
Physical Description:
print
1 v. (.1 linear ft.)
Language:
Spanish
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BANC MSS 2001/144 mLOCAL