Beschreibung:

Mexican newspapers and similar items most published during the war. All have caption titles and are first editions. Includes papers from Durango, Mexico City, Monterrey, Morelia, and Oaxaca. [ El Registro Oficial. Periodico del Gobierno del Estado de Durango. Tom. 6 o. Sem. 1 o. Mes 2 o. Num. 490. (October 22, 1846). [Durango]: Imprenta del Gobierno á cargo de M. González, [1846]. [1] 2-4 pp. Folio in two columns (32.5 x 22.5 cm), folded sheet. Creased where formerly folded, minor fold splits. Includes letter from Almonte to Armijo relating to war events in New Mexico in August, but most of the newspaper is taken up by reports of Native American incursions, including one “hysteria” report in which it is said that two thousand Comanches directed by the U.S. are approaching Chihuahua armed with artillery pieces. Also includes a list of people who have donated to sustain the war. El Registro Oficial. Periodico del gobierno del Estado de Durango. Tom. 6 o. Sem. 2 o. Mes. 8 0. Num. 543 (April 25, 1847). [Durango]: Imprenta del Gobierno á cargo de M. González, [1847]. [1] 2-4 pp. Folio in two columns (32.5 x 22.5 cm), folded sheet. Creased where formerly folded, otherwise very fine. Contains numerous articles concerning the war, especially a notice of the impending Battle of Cerro Gordo, and printings of several government wartime decrees, including a conscription law. Boletin de la Democracia. No. 6 (March 2, 1847). [2] pp. Folio in two columns (32.5 x 22.3 cm). [Mexico, 1847]. Left margin tape stained and with old stab holes, creased where formerly folded, right margin slightly chipped, old number stamps marked out in ink at upper right. This prints several documents, letters, reports, and other communications concerning the war, especially reports concerning the impending invasion of Veracruz. Boletin Oficial . No. 1 [-4]. (March 1, 1847-March 4, 1847). 4 issues. [Mexico] Imprenta del cuartel general, [1847]. [4] pp and 1 broadside in two columns (all ca. 30 x 22 cm), Creased where formerly folded, old stab holes in left margin, trimmed. Consists almost entirely of political news and pronouncements. Issue 3 contains a curious statement apparently about the Battle of Buena Vista in which it is reported that Santa-Anna was victorious. Sesto Desengaño para los pronunciados en Mexico. (Segundo Alcance al N. 10 del Boletin de la Democracia). [Mexico]: Impreso por Valdes y Redondas, Calle de la Escalerrias núm 2, 1847. Broadside (33 x 22.5 cm). Creased where formerly folded, left margin moderately chipped. Reprints a resolution of the artillery brigade of the Puebla National Guard in which it supports the government against royalist rebels. Alcance al Semanario Politico del jueves 2 de abril de 1846. [Monterrey]: Imprenta del gobierno, á cargo de Froila y Mier, [1846]. Broadside in three columns (43 x 31.5 cm). Creased where formerly folded, light overall browning. Prints a long statement by Andres Terres defending his conduct and two military related pieces, including one referring to the defense of Matamoros. Boletin Oficial. No 1 (September 4, 1846). [Monterrey]: Imprenta del gobierno á cargo de Froilan y Mier, 3ª. calle de Abasolo, núm. 2, [1846]. [4] pp. Folio in two columns (33 x 22.5 cm), folded sheet. Creased where formerly folded, old stab holes in left margin, right margin slightly chipped. Prints several important military laws and dispatches relating to the war effort, all by Ampudia, including one allowing execution of traitors. “Filled with news of the war” (Garrett & Goodwin). Boletin Oficial. No 2 (September 5, 1846). [Monterrey]: Imprenta del gobierno á cargo de Froilan y Mier, 3ª. calle de Abasolo, núm. 2, [1846]. [2] pp. Folio in two columns (33 x 22.5 cm). Creased where formerly folded, old stab holes in left margin, right margin slightly chipped. Includes numerous proclamations and orders, some concerning the Constitution of 1824. Boletin Oficial. No 6 (September 14, 1846). [Monte