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Juárez, Benito, 1806-1872. Benito Juárez papers, 1849-1872 [microform].

Title: Benito Juárez papers, 1849-1872 [microform].

Microfilm of correspondence, decrees, newspapers, pamphlets and assorted materials pertaining to the political career and later life of Benito Juarez. Correspondence (reels 1-37; bulk dates 1860-1872) stems largely from the French Intervention and relates mostly to military and political matters, as well as to Juárez' personal affairs. It is primarily directed to Juárez by his military officers, prominent businessmen and politicians, customs officials, local officials, government functionaries, acquaintances from Oaxaca, relatives, and petitioners, but includes 1,642 pages of letters written by Pedro Santacilia, Juárez' secretary and son-in-law. Prominently reflected in items dating from 1867 is the rivalry between Juárez and General Jesús González Ortega. After 1867, correspondence pertains mostly to matters of government; political conditions are reflected in the letters of local officials about their constituencies. Also after 1867 are found numerous petitions by private citizens. Major correspondents include Ignacio R. Alatorre, Francisco Arce, Ignacio Comonfort, Ramón Corona, Porfirio Díaz, Manuel Doblado, Mariano Escobedo, José Antonio Gamboa, Vicente Riva Palacio, José María Patoni, Matías Romero, and Ignacio Zaragosa. Frequent subjects are Emperor Maximilian and rebel generals Mariano Jiménez, Miguel Negrete, and Julián Quiroga. Assorted materials (reels 37-46) include decrees, materials about machinations against Juárez, official correspondence from 1862-1872, the private archives of Juárez and Santacilia, newspapers, pamphlets, telegrams, and scattered correspondence.

ArchivalResource: 46 microfilm reels.

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Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918. Apuntes Biográficos relativos a Ramón Corona : ms., 1885.

Title: Apuntes Biográficos relativos a Ramón Corona : ms., 1885.

Biography of the Mexican patriot, General Ramón Corona, hero of the Battle of La Mojonera (1873), covering the first 48 years of his life. A copy of his military record is appended.

ArchivalResource: Originals : 229 p. ; 29 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (123 exposures) : negative (Rich. 102:14) and positive.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26111599 View

Juárez, Benito, 1806-1872. Letters, 1864 October 4-1871 April 2, bulk 1865-1866.

Title: Letters, 1864 October 4-1871 April 2, bulk 1865-1866.

Collection of letters concerning the Liberals led by Juarez against the conservatives and the French forces under Maximilian in the war against French intervention, chiefly written in 1865-1866. Includes 52 letters from Juarez to General Antonio Ochoa, mainly concerning military strategy and tactics, with most written from Juarez's headquarters in Chihuahua.

ArchivalResource: 70 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17721338 View

Vega, Plácido. Plácido Vega papers, 1855-1864.

Title: Plácido Vega papers, 1855-1864.

Documents and correspondence pertaining to the administration of Vega as civil governor of the State of Sinaloa, Mexico, and as chief of the western division of the Liberation Army during the War of Reform (1858-1860), and later, after 1862, as commander of the force from Sinaloa aiding the national government in resisting the French during the months following the French invasion at Veracruz.

ArchivalResource: 5.5 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122565954 View