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Decree to remove Gov. V. Villasenor from office

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Decree to remove Gov. V. Villasenor from office
<B>[BROADSIDE] Decree of the Standing Deputation of Congress Removing Governor Vidaurri y Villasenor from Office Because of his Infirmities.</B></I> [Monclova]. [1834]. [With heading:] <I>Gobierno Supremo del Estado Libre de Coahuila y Tejas</B></I>. One page, Quarto. Dated August 30, 1834 and signed in print at end by the new governor Juan Jose Elguezabal and by J. Antonio Padilla (Secretary). Translation, in part: "<I>The present governor, Vidaurri y Villasenor, is removed from office because of his infirmities and replaced by Juan Jose Elguezabal. To save the state from anarchy it should follow the wishes of the majority of the states of the Mexican Federation and recognize as national the movement to repeal laws for ecclesiastical reforms." </B></I>Rivalry between the cities of Saltillo and Monclova led the Monclova faction to abruptly remove Villasenor<B> </B></I>from office and install a military man, an inspector named Elguezabal. After the election, Juan Jose<I> </B></I>was unwillingly replaced. Although the broadside is dated August 30, the law refers to the July 23 1834 decree - the date of capitulation of Texas to Santa Anna. Half-leather case with marbled boards and gilt lettering. A beautiful, pristine document, perfect for framing and prominent display. <I>From the collection of Darrel Brown.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Reference:</B></I> Streeter 811. Yale Exhibition 65. Eberstadt 162:718<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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