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Wonderful Proclamation by Santa Anna...
Wonderful Proclamation by Santa Anna...
Item # 691627
May 10, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1847
* Proclamation by General Santa Anna
Page 2 has a fascinating proclamation by the Mexicans concerning their recent losses in the Mexican War, headed: "Proclamation of Santa Anna".
It begins: "Mexicans! Vera Cruz is already in the power of the enemy. It has succumbed, not under the influence of American valor...To our shame be it said, we ourselves have produced this deplorable misfortune by our own interminable discords..." with more.
It ends with: "...Mexicans! Your fate is the fate of the nation! Not the Americans, but you, will decide her destiny. Vera Cruz calls for vengeance! Follow me, and wash out the stain of her dishonor!", then signed in type: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna.
Page 3 has much more on the Mexican War with: "Further Particulars of the Battle of Cerro Gordo" "Despatch From Gen. Scott" signed in type: Winfield Scott; and: "Important Mexican Intelligence".
Four pages, very nice condition.
AI notes: On March 31, 1847, following the fall of Veracruz to U.S. forces under General Winfield Scott, General Antonio López de Santa Anna issued a proclamation to the Mexican people aimed at rallying nationalistic sentiment and encouraging resistance against the advancing American army. Characterized as an "affecting and chivalric address," the proclamation, published in April 1847 with an engraved image of Santa Anna reading his address to his staff and troops, sought to inspire patriotism and unity despite the setback at Veracruz. Santa Anna appealed to the Mexican populace to defend their homeland, emphasizing perseverance and determination in the face of adversity, even as U.S. forces continued their advance toward Mexico City. Despite this impassioned call to arms, Mexican forces faced severe challenges, and the war ultimately concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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