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JUAREZ, BENITO

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JUAREZ, BENITO
<b>195. BENITO JUAREZ</b> (1806 - 1872) Mexican revolutionary and statesman, instrumental in the revolution against Santa Anna, and conducted successful war against the French and Maximilian culminating in his ascendancy to the presidency. Exceptional content A.L.S. "<i>Benito Juarez</i>", 2pp. 4to., San Luis Potosi, June 18, 1863 to Gen. Santiago Tapia. In small part: <i>"...You have been granted the military command under direct orders from the general government...In our army there has been some disorder and desertion due to the premature hasty departure from the capital...I ordered that the military...march to the General Headquarters with the corresponding instructions that the army will soon be reorganized, using in it the personnel - generals, chiefs and officers that have come from Puebla. It is desired that you work actively to pacify that state, using the services of those leaders who are famous for their valor, subordination and decisions in the defense of the national independence. At the same time you will carry out the persecution of the perpetrators of peace...gather and organize other infantry corps, so that you may soon form a division to which you can add the forces sent by the state of Colima...Use the leaders and officers [from Puebla]...because they are experienced, have received instruction, and know the enemy against whom they are going into combat...I beg you to arrange for communication with Jalisco, Guerrero, Colima and Guadelajara, notifying me of what happens in those places...</i>". Light show-through, else near fine condition. The year before, the French Army, supported by Mexican Conservatives, invaded Mexico and would place Maximilian on the throne for a year before his execution and Juarez's restoration of the republic.<b> $1,000-1,500</b>