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[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to his son, May 28, 1836]
Lorenzo de Zavala to his son, reporting that, at personal sacrifice, he has agreed to escort Santa Anna to Veracruz, as a service to Texas. Also discussed land and money transactions with Colonel Lamar and other family matters and finances. Velasco, Texas, May 28, 1836.
Date:
May 28, 1836
Creator:
Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from unknown person to Mexia, May 27, 1836]
Letter from unknown person to Mexia: Arriving to Galveston and hearing the news of the retreat of the enemy. Describes conditions of the prisoners in Galveston and mentions speaking to some of the imprisoned officers. Galveston, May 27, 1836.
Date:
May 27, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from Zavala to Mexia, May 26, 1836]
Letter from Zavala to Mexia. Zavala's feelings for his birth and mother country, Mexico and his confidence towards his new country and on the Texas military. Velasco, May 26, 1836.
Date:
May 26, 1836
Creator:
Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Zavala to Mexia, May 26, 1836]
Letter from Zavala to Mexia. Zavala's feelings for his birth and mother country, Mexico and his confidence towards his new country and on the Texas military. Velasco, May 26, 1836.
Date:
May 26, 1836
Creator:
Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Burnet to Zavala] April 22nd 1836
A letter by Burnet in response to Zavala's resignation from the office of Vice President.
Date:
April 22, 1836
Creator:
Burnet, David G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Santa Anna ordering retreat of the Mexican Army, April 22, 1836]
Letter from Santa Anna: Santa Anna's military orders withdrawing Mexican troops from the San Jacinto battlefield, April 22, 1836.
Date:
April 22, 1836
Creator:
Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Zavala to Prest/Cabinet] April 20th 1836
Lorenzo's letter of resignation as Vice President of the Republic (in both Spanish and English)
Date:
April 20, 1836
Creator:
Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baradere to Valentin Gomez Farias, April 2, 1836]
Letter from Baradere to Valentin Gomez Farias, being thankful to him for his attention, and being sorry that Zavala gave up his Mexican citizenship.
Date:
April 2, 1836
Creator:
Baradere
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Formal statement regarding colonization of families in Texas, March 19, 1836]
Formal statement regarding colonization of families in Texas. Mexico, March 19, 1836. Signed by Padilla, Jose Maxia Dias Noriego, and Juan L. Velazques. Letter written by Padilla.
Date:
March 19, 1836
Creator:
Padillo, Juan Antonio
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, March 17, 1836]
Copy of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, transcribed by Secretary of Convention, Henry S. Kimble: March 17, 1836.
Date:
March 17, 1836
Creator:
Kimble, H. S.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baradere to de Valle, February 3, 1836]
Letter from Baradere to de Valle, February 3, 1836. Discussing letters to Mexia, the triumph of Farias and inactivity of de Zavala.
Date:
February 3, 1836
Creator:
Baradere
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
List of Voters, February 2nd 1836
A list of voters and votes received at An Election held at Lynchburg for the municipality of Harrisburg
Date:
February 2, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
#199 Circular from the Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin
Heated analysis of the political situation in Mexico
Date:
1836~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rocking chair of Lorenzo de Zavala
A rocking chair owned by Lorenzo de Zavala.
Date:
1836~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Zavala to Dimitt] December 9th 1835
Translation of a letter to Mr. Dimitt regarding Mexican expeditions.
Date:
December 9, 1835
Creator:
Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lorenzo de Zavala to Stephen F. Austin, November 30th 1835
Concerning a league of land for his family, the Consultation, and his general situation. Austin’s instruction to Gail Borden about Zavala’s land are included with this document.
Date:
November 30, 1835
Creator:
Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Res-appoint Zavala-translate November 8th 1835
A noted request for Zavala to translate the declaration, and for it to be printed and distributed to Citizens of the republic of Mexico.
Date:
November 8, 1835
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Declaracion Del Pueblo de Tejas Reunido en Convencion General
Zavala's translation of the Declaration of November 7, 1835, adopted by the Consulation
Date:
November 7, 1835
Creator:
Texas (Provisional government, 1835)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
#197 Opinion de Don Lorenzo de Zavala
This document is about the opinions of Lorenzo de Zavala on the political state of the Mexican United States, directed to the citizen assembly of Lynchberg, Texas.
Date:
October 25, 1835
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Election Returns
Certification that Lorenzo de Zavala is one of seven Delegates to the Consultation for the Municipality of Harrisburg. Vote for delegates to the 1836 Convention. Includes: Statements of elections held in various houses in the Municipality. A list of voters and votes received (includes de Zavala's name as a voter) Compiled return showing Zavala with 115 votes.
Date:
October 8, 1835
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Harrisburg Election] October 8th, 1835
An official statement that Zavala was one of the seven Delegates selected to represent the Jurisdiction of Harrisburg
Date:
October 8, 1835
Creator:
Richardson, Geo F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Political Chief at San Felipe de Austin]
Communicating the displeasure of the commandant general in regard to the non-cooperation by the authorities of Texas in complying with the order to apprehend Lorenzo de Zavala.
Date:
September 20, 1835
Creator:
Ugartechea, José Domingo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
José Angel Navarro, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government
Acknowledging receipt of his communication of 7/20/1835 (Box 127:12, p. 92) in regard to Lorenzo de Zavala and informing that it and the enclosed document had been forwarded to the political chief of the department of the Brazos for delivery to Zavala, who was reported to be there.
Date:
August 10, 1835
Creator:
Navarro, José Angel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martin Perfecto de Cos to Political Chief of Nacogdoches] August 8th, 1835
Transcribes a communication from the War department stating the refusal of Lorenzo Zavala to present himself in Mexico to render account of his diplomatic commission to the court of France, and that as it is known that said Zavala had landed at Brazoria coming from New Orleans, to endeavour by all possible means to have him arrested he being a very dangerous person under the present circumstances, and to send him to the disposal of the Supreme Government
Date:
August 8, 1835
Creator:
de Cos, Martin Perfecto
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History