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Decree Closing Texas Ports Signed

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Decree Closing Texas Ports Signed
<B>Decree Closing Texas Ports Signed</B></I> "<I>Jose Gomez de la Cortina</B></I>" in type, one page, 8"x 12". Mexico, February 11, 1836. Interim Mexican President Jose Justo Corro issued this order to Jose Maria Tornel y Mindivil, Secretariat of War and Navy, who, on February 9, 1836, sent it to the governors. On February 11, 1836, Jose<B> </B></I>Gomez de la Cortina,<B> </B></I>Colonel of the Battalion of Commerce and Governor of the District, published the decree. In part, "<I>The Interim President of the Mexican Republic, has issued forth the following. 1. The foreign trade ports, ports of call, ports of coastal sailing of Matagorda, La-Baca, S. Luis, Galveston, Brasoria, Harrisburg, Goliad, Anahuac, Copano and all those anchoring places located on the coast of Texas, from longitude 94 degrees, 50' to 101 degrees, 10' West of London shall be closed. 2. This resolution shall go into effect thirty days after its publication in this city for foreign vessels not coming from Mexico, and ninety days after publication for those located outside of it. 3. The effects of this resolution will last until new orders are issued from the Government</B></I>." On February 22, 1832, the president of Mexico had been granted the power to close the ports occupied by forces that do not obey the Government. This was an attempt by the Mexican government to strangle the Texas rebellion. Santa Anna and his army were marching on San Antonio and would begin their attack on the Alamo in 12 days. This move would hopefully shut down all attempts to deliver supplies and army volunteers into Texas by ship. In apparent very fine condition. Matted and framed to 15"x 26.5". <I>From the collection of Darrel Brown.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Reference:</B></I> Streeter 883a: notes that this issue by Governor Cortina was the earliest issue he was able to locate. Jenkins 187<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Medium (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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