Santiago Tapia Papers 1823-1866

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Santiago Tapia Papers 1823-1866

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/utlac/00259/00259-P.html

Personal papers of Mexican general and politician Santiago Tapia include his memoir, military records, and correspondence.

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Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin

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Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin

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