(MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR) Herrera José Joaquin de Decree author

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(MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR.) Herrera, José Joaquin de. Decree authorizing the Mexican president to assume emergency military powers. Letterpress broadside, 12 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches, signed in type by Herrera as head of the Mexican army, and by Benito Quijano as his chief of staff; three small wormholes, minimal wear to lower corners. Mexico, 9 September 1847

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A Mexican Army printing of President Santa Anna's 9 August decree, written with Winfield Scott's army advancing on the capital: "Que habiendo anunciado el cañón el día de hoy la aproximación del enemigo á esta capital." It authorizes the president to assume direct command of the army as an emergency measure. This army printing was printed a month later, the day after the bloody 8 September Battle of Molina del Rey. 2 copies in OCLC, and none found at auction.