Article relating to the growing hostilities between Texas and Mexico, and the desire to establish the independent nation of Texas. Letter from "B" expanding on the virtues of Galveston as the state capitol due to the War (General Rafael Vasquez led the invasion in March 1842) and much on the state of affairs in Texas. 2nd letter from General Hamilton who is seeking international recognition and loans for the fledgling nation. Hamilton writes that he has "[N]o desire to see the cause of Texas weakened in the United States." 8pp newspaper, cols. 5 & 6, some light scattered foxing o/w very good. Newspaper 23 x 15 1/2". Slt. browning on edges, folds.

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Title: Texas and Mexico - Their Relative Position - The Prospects in regard to a War between them in The Weekly Herald, June 4, 1842
Publisher: The Weekly Herald, New York
Publication Date: 1842
Binding: Ephemera
Condition: Very good condition

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