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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Lorenzo de Zavala, February 26, 1829
Hopes the interruption in correspondence is not due to anything he has written or done. Wishes his friendship with Zavala to become closer. Jalapa
[Baptismal confirmation for Henry, Zavala's adopted son]
Baptismal confirmation which took place on May 7, 1832, for Emily West's son Henry, whom Lorenzo de Zavala adopted. Jose Trinidad Salgado as god parent.
Biographical notes on Lorenzo de Zavala
A brief biography of Lorenzo de Zavala
[Copy #2 of the Power of Attorney from Fernando del Valle to Lorenzo de Zavala, November 29, 1833]
Copy of the Power of Attorney from Fernando del Valle to Lorenzo de Zavala, November 29, 1833, to sell eleven leagues of land in Texas. This is a typed translation that was filed in Houston County in 1905.
[Copy of letter from Zavala to Mexia, May 26, 1836]
Letter from Zavala to Mexia. Zavala's feelings for his birth and mother country, Mexico and his confidence towards his new country and on the Texas military. Velasco, May 26, 1836.
[Copy of the Power of Attorney from Fernando del Valle to Lorenzo de Zavala, November 29, 1833]
Copy of the Power of Attorney from Fernando del Valle to Lorenzo de Zavala, November 29, 1833, to sell eleven leagues of land in Texas. This is a typed translation that was filed in Houston County in 1905.
[Court document from County of Bexar, October 25, 1848]
Court document from County of Bexar. Bexar County, October 25, 1848.
[Decree of the Congreso Constitucional promulgated May 5, 1834, by Governor Vidaurri y Villaseñor]
Decree of the governor of the state of Coahuila y Tejas announcing the the independent congress of the state will appoint a provisional circuit judge for Texas.
[Decree relative to the Catholic churches, January 13, 1841]
A decree stating that the churches in and around the vicinity of San Antonio will be used for religious and education purposes only. January 13, 1841.
[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to Crescencio Rejón]
Rough draft of an unfinished letter, to Crescencio Rejón from Valentin Gomez Farias, on necessity of a change in Mexico. ] New Orleans
[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, Noveber 22, 1844]
Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, discussing the evil brought to Mexico by Santa Anna.
Draft of letter to Allan Duckworth from Adina de Zavala
A letter concerning pictures and captions to be used in describing Lorenzo de Zavala and his homesite
Enrique Rueg March 21st, 1835
Transcribing a communication with the governor's decision to the memorial of the citizens complaining against the conduct pursued by Commissioner John Nixon and the agent of the impresarios.
[Envelope of letter from Govenor of Veracruz to Zavala]
The envelope of a letter cover sent from Governor of Veracruz, Mexico. Xalapa.
Expediente of Lorenzo de Zavala's 1829 colonization contract
Expediente of Lorenzo de Zavala's 1829 colonization contract
[Formal statement regarding colonization of families in Texas, March 19, 1836]
Formal statement regarding colonization of families in Texas. Mexico, March 19, 1836. Signed by Padilla, Jose Maxia Dias Noriego, and Juan L. Velazques. Letter written by Padilla.
Gobierno Supremo del Estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas
Broadside issued by the governor of the state of Coahuila and Texas communicating an order received from the Secretaría de Estado.
Gobierno Supremo del Estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas, Decree No. 250
Decree No. 250, Congress of Coahuila y Texas, dated January 27, 1834, granting an extension of four years for completion of the contracts of John McMullen and Lorenzo de Zavala. Transmitted by Seguín to the alcalde of Béxar.
[Harrisburg Election] October 8th, 1835
An official statement that Zavala was one of the seven Delegates selected to represent the Jurisdiction of Harrisburg
J. Benito Camacho February 18th, 1835
Reporting the governor's displeasure at the conduct observed by the commissioner Nixon and the Agent of the Impresarios Zavala, Vehlein, and Burnet, etc. etc.
José Angel Navarro, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government
Acknowledging receipt of his communication of 7/20/1835 (Box 127:12, p. 92) in regard to Lorenzo de Zavala and informing that it and the enclosed document had been forwarded to the political chief of the department of the Brazos for delivery to Zavala, who was reported to be there.
José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales]
Ordering the apprehension of Lorenzo de Zavala and his party, reported to be at Columbia, and delivery to Capt. Antonio Tenorio at San Felipe de Austin.
José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Political Chief at San Felipe de Austin]
Communicating the displeasure of the commandant general in regard to the non-cooperation by the authorities of Texas in complying with the order to apprehend Lorenzo de Zavala.
José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government, to José Angel Navarro, Acting Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar]
Transcribing a communication from the minister of state and relations to the governor (6/6/1835) requiring him to notify Lorenzo de Zavala to proceed to Mexico City and give an account of his diplomatic mission to France, and also to deliver to him the enclosed document (not found here). This order and the document forwarded to the political chief.
[Land grant title to John Bevil granted by Lorenzo de Zavala, October 29, 1834]]
Title of Possession of Land given to John Bevil October 28, 1834. Included are all the legal transactions made between Texas Government and authorized persons included in Bevil's Title of Land process. This copy is a translated copy by P.H. Buckley.
[Letter from Adina to Mary] November 15th, 1900
A secret letter from Adina to her sister, Mary, including information on family history.
[Letter from Alcalde to Political Chief] March 24th, 1835
Relating to the collection of fees from the impresarios Zavala, Vehlein and Burnett
[Letter from Alexandro Troncoso to Lorenzo de Zavala, June 16, 1830]
Letter from Alexandro Troncoso to Lorenzo de Zavala: Veracruz, June 16, 1830.
[Letter from Alexandro Troncoso to Zavala, June 16, 1830]
Letter from Alexandro Troncoso to Zavala: Veracruz, June 16, 1830.
[Letter from Anthony Dey, May 5, 1834]
Letter from Anthony Dey to unknown person: On granting 200 Poles to settle in Zavala's granted land between the Sabine River and the town of Nacogdoches. New York, May 5, 1834. Anthony Dey was the New York attorney for the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company.
[Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Bernardo Gonzalez de Angulo, March 11, 1829]
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Bernardo Gonzalez de Angulo: That Jose Julian Gutierrez should be considered for one of the openings being created at the customs house at Veracruz. Veracruz, March 11, 1829.
[Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Lorenzo de Zavala, April 12, 1829]
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Lorenzo de Zavala: Expressed hope that the friendship indicated by Zavala in his last letter will continue. Discusses the political situation of the country and Mexia's departure from the army. Jalapa, April 12, 1829.
[Letter from (Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala, December 30, 1828]
(Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala: Discussing his political opinions and the state of the division under his command. Oaja (ca), December 30, 1828.
[Letter from (Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala, June 25, 1829]
(Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala: Again stating that he cannot come to the capital, he is needed more on the coast. States his support for the federal system and the property of Zavala's answer to the conspirators. Jalapa, June 25, 1829.
[Letter from (Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala, October 07, 1829]
(Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) to Lorenzo de Zavala: Expressing shock at Zavala's attack on him in Zavala's newspaper El correo, of September 24, 1829. Reasons why he believes Zavala is wrong. Veracruz, October 7, 1829.
[Letter from Antonio V. Casanueva to Lorenzo de Zavala, September 11, 1830]
Antonio V. Casanueva to Lorenzo de Zavala: On the state of Zavala's affairs in Mexico. The financial problems of El correo. Mexico, September 11, 1830. [enclosure: copy of a vice presidential order that the loan made by Miguel de la Pena be returned, July 5, 1930]
[Letter from Baradere to de Valle, February 3, 1836]
Letter from Baradere to de Valle, February 3, 1836. Discussing letters to Mexia, the triumph of Farias and inactivity of de Zavala.
[Letter from Baradere to Valentin Gomez Farias, April 2, 1836]
Letter from Baradere to Valentin Gomez Farias, being thankful to him for his attention, and being sorry that Zavala gave up his Mexican citizenship.
[Letter from Bocanegra to unknown person, February 10, 1829]
Letter from Bocanegra to unknown person. February 10, 1829.
[Letter from Borrego to Political Chief of Nacogdoches]
Relating to the abuses committed by the commissioner of the impresario Zavala Vehlein and Burnett, and giving instruction on the subject
[Letter from Burnet to Zavala] April 22nd 1836
A letter by Burnet in response to Zavala's resignation from the office of Vice President.
[Letter from Burnet to Zavala] October 14th 1836
Correspondence to Lorenzo de Zavala
[Letter from Casanueva to unknown person, perhaps Zavala, April 19, 1829]
A letter from Casanueva to unknown person, perhaps Zavala including political affairs. April 19, 1829.
[Letter from Casanueva to Zavala, December 18, 1830]
Casanueva to Zavala: On the state of Zavala's affairs in Mexico and asking for a letter that can be given to a deputy of the new Congress asking for permission to return to Mexico. Mexico, December 18, 1830.
[Letter from Casanueva to Zavala, July 5, 1830]
Letter from Casanueva to Zavala:Mexico, July 5, 1830.
[Letter from Casanueva to Zavala, November 27, 1830]
Casanueva to Zavala: On the physical condition of Manuela de Zavala. On the demands made by the state government on Zavala's property. Mexico, November 27, 1830.
[Letter from Charlotte Mexia to Emily de Zavala, April 22, 1837]
Letter from Charlotte Mexia to Emily de Zavala, widow of Lorenzo de Zavala, dated April 22, 1837 from New Orleans. The letter refers to her sadness after her son Henry and many friends have left the city. Mrs. Zavala, with her three children and a servant, traveled from Texas to New Orleans on the schooner Flash, arriving March 20, 1837. She and Mrs. Mexia had been friends in Mexico in 1832. Mrs. Zavala and her children left New Orleans for New York on April 9, 1837, thirteen days before Mrs. Mexia wrote this letter to her. The letter also references Lorenzo de Zavala Jr., the son of Lorenzo de Zavala and stepson of Mrs. Emily de Zavala. Lorenzo, Jr. arrived in New Orleans from Texas on April 10, and sometime after April 22 left New Orleans for New York. Charlotte Mexia was married to Jose Antonio Mexia.
[Letter from de Zavala Jr to Adina December 12th 1890]
Letter replying to Adina's request for family history.
[Letter from de Zavala Jr to Adina July 3, 1889]
Reply to Adina's request for family history
[Letter from de Zavala Jr. to Adina July 26, 1878]
Correspondence to Adina regarding her request for family history
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