(Folios) approximately 32x22 cm (12½x8¾").
Communications about his taking over the reigns of government in 1847, then denouncing those that blame him for Mexico's defeat and finally lamenting his treatment by fellow countrymen forcing him into exile.
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Antonio Lopez de Santa-Anna, General de Division, Benemèrito de la Patria, President Interino de la Republica, y General en Gefe del Ejercito de Operaciones del Norte, a sus subordinados. [San Luis Potosí, 1847]. Dated in type March 14 1847. Broadside. First Edition. States that he is taking over the reigns of government in an act of pure patriotism and is sending troops to Veracruz, an act that came a little too late since Scott had landed on March 9. A sadly typical bombastic pronouncement from the general. Creased where formerly folded, three small stains, slight wrinkling at bottom.
Antonio Lopez de Santa-Anna, general de division, benemerito de la patria y Presidente Interino de la República, a sus conciudadanos. San Luis Potosí: Reimpreso en la oficina del Estado, á cargo de Ventura Carrillo, 1847. [2] pp. Folio: 32 x 22 cm. Dated in type October 22, 1847. Later Edition. Santa-Anna denounces in the strongest, bitterest terms those who are blaming him for Mexico’s defeat and accusing him of being a traitor to the country. He defends the actions of his army and his own: “Respondan por mi Palo Alto, la Resaca, Matamoros, Monterrey, Nuevo-Mexico, Chihuahua, Californias, Veracruz, Tabasco y Padierna. Los soldados mexicanos habrémos sido desgraciados, mas ninguno traidor.... Soy hombre, y tendré defectos: pero nunca he pecado contra la patria.” He also blames the government for opposing him at various times. Slight wrinkling at bottom margin.
Comunicaciones oficiales dirigidas ultimamente al supremo gobierno por el Exmo. Señor general benemerito de la patria D. Antonio Lopez de Santa-Anna. Guadalajara: Imprenta del gobierno, á cargo de J. Santos Orosco, [1848]. [2] pp. Folio in two columns (32 x 22 cm). First Edition. Reprints two letters from Santa-Anna of January 22, 1848, and February 1, 1848, to the Minister of War lamenting his treatment, the fact his countrymen have turned on him, and that he is headed into exile. Recounts his close encounter with General Lane, whose troops stole most of his belongings. Ends with a warm supportive note appended and signed in type “Muchos Jaliscienses.” A rare, important publication for understanding Santa-Anna and his personal feelings after the war. Margins and corners slightly chipped.