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Six documents both Mexican and American regarding the Puebla during the Mexican War. 

The U. S. documents establish the basis of U. S. control over the city. Puebla is on the road from Veracruz to Mexico City and surrendered just two days prior without a shot being fired.

Includes:

• Aviso al publico. [Puebla, 1846]. Dated in type October 3, 1846. Broadside: 31 x 22 cm. First Edition. A highly unusual order in which the city cancels some scheduled festivities. The only ones allowed are the Te Deum in the cathedral and the civic oration; the procession to the Alameda is cancelled. Overall light age toning, old stab holes in left margin, light horizontal crease. 
• Muy interestante. Aviso al publico. [Puebla, 1846]. Dated in type September 26, 1846. Broadside: 31.5 x 22 cm. First Edition. The state government announces that it is soliciting proposals for securing 10,000 muskets and seventeen cannon for the use of the state’s national guard. Monterrey had just fallen to Taylor’s army. Overall light age toning, left margin slightly irregular and with old stab holes.
• Sánchez, José Juan. Jose Juan Sanchez, prefecto de esta capital y su departamento, a sus habitantes. [Puebla, 1847]. Dated in type and manuscript April 29, 1847. Broadside: 31 x 21.5 cm. First Edition. Announces measures to be taken when American troops near and enter the capital. Irregularly trimmed, old stab holes in left margin.
• United States Army General Orders. Cuartel General, Puebla, Mayo 16 de 1847. [1]-2 [2, blank]. 12mo (22.7 x 14.2 cm), separate sheet. First Edition. Announces that Puebla is occupied and that supplies necessary to the army will be available to them. Moderate stains. 
• United States Army General Orders. Cuartel General, Puebla, Mayo 27 de 1847. Broadside: 23 x 14.6 cm. First Edition. A decree that outlaws all taxes and imposts on goods that the army may need. 
• Worth, William Jenkins. A los habitantes de Puebla. Cuartel general. Puebla, mayo 28 de 1847. [Puebla, 1847]. Dated in type, Cuartel general del ejército, May 28, 1847. Broadside: 29.3 x 22.5 cm. First Edition. Warns citizens not to be deceived by a government that has abandoned them and fled. Creased where formerly folded, lower right margin chipped, fold split slightly into title.