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Juan Martín de Veramendi. Memoria en que el Gobernador del estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas: ...
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A Rare and Important Imprint "crammed with vital statistical and historical information"
Juan Martín de Veramendi. Memoria en que el Gobernador
del estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas: Da cuenta de los
ramos de su administración, al Congreso del mismo Estado, conforme
al art. 15 de la CONSTITUCION. Leída en la sesión publica de 2 de
Enero 1833. Leona Vicario [Saltillo]: Ciudadano Sisto González,
1833.FIRST EDITION. Fifteen tables. Original white printed wrappers, including the title with a bold typographical border and an engraved allegorical vignette. Housed in a modern quarter morocco clamshell case.
This important and rare imprint is a very handsome example of borderlands printing. In 1830 Samuel Bangs (first printer in Texas and several Northern Mexican states-see Handbook of Texas Online: Samuel Bangs) left his post at Saltillo as government printer for Coahuila y Tejas to travel to Texas to try to finalize his land grant. In his absence, official printing began to pile up, and printer González took charge of Bangs' press and fonts. This is not a Bangs' imprint, but his taste and technique can be clearly seen in its beauty.
When the Governor comments on the lack of regard for the laws of the state in the Department of Bexar, he actually means Texas in general. Included are reports on public education, smallpox vaccination, agriculture (noting that this has been difficult in Bexar because of the hostile Indians), colonization, and taxes, among others.
"In this interesting annual message the Governor comments severely on the disregard for the laws of the state in the Department of Bexar, that is Texas, and especially at the convention held at San Felipe de Austin in October, 1832. Though the new ayuntamiento of González in the 'Grent Dewit' colony was established during the year, their figures were not received in time to be included in the schedules" (Streeter).
Eberstadt writes, "An extremely important document, crammed with vital statistical and historical information."
Held in Austin from October 1 to 6, the Convention of 1832 resulted in a series of resolutions passed by fifty-five Anglo Texans that were meant to be requested before the Mexican Congress. Delegates led by Stephen F. Austin requested that Texas remain exempt from tariffs for three more years, a modification to the Law of April 6, 1830 that would allow immigration from the United States, and established a plan for organizing local militias, among other issues. Notably, San Antonio refused to participate in the gathering, adding to the appearance that only White American settlers had an issue with the Mexican government. Despite their intentions, delegates never presented their requests to the Mexican Congress. Regardless, the Convention of 1832 served as a precursor to the Convention of 1833 and marked the beginning of the deteriorating relationship between Anglo settlers in Texas and the Mexican government.
Condition: Wrappers slightly wrinkled with minor soiling along the spine, light soiling and occasional foxing throughout text.
References: Eberstadt, Texas 162:875; Howes C-505; Streeter 788.
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2023 December 2 The Ted Lusher Texas History Collection, Part One Signature® Auction #6281 (go to Auction Home page)
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