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Decree Legalizing Confiscation of Property of

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:290.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Decree Legalizing Confiscation of Property of
<B>Decree Legalizing Confiscation of Property of Supporters of Texian Revolution</B></I> issued by Jose Justin Corro, Mexican President ad interim, April 9, 1836, promulgated by Jose Maria Tornel, Secretary of War and Navy, published by Governor Jose Gomez de la Cortina, one page, 8.5" x 12.5". Mexico, April 11, 1836. This printed decree gives the government the right to be compensated for expenses incurred in the Texas war by confiscating the property of those who promoted or supported it. This was one of the laws passed in the wave of enthusiasm resulting from the victory at the Alamo five weeks earlier. On laid paper, watermarked. Light folds. Fine condition. <I>From the collection of Darrel Brown.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Reference: </B></I>Eberstadt 162:838; unrecorded Bando issue of Streeter 875<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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