(MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR) Pair of letters relating to the war i

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(MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR.) Pair of letters relating to the war in Aguascalientes. Each about 8 1/2 x 6 inches; minor wear, small stain to address panel. Aguascalientes, 1847

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Atanasio Rodriguez and Silverio Arteaga. Letter Signed to "Juez de Paz del la demarcación de Ciengilla," on stamped "Gefatura de Aguascalientes" paper; 5 pages on 2 sheets plus integral address leaf. Orders a strong resistance to the invading forces by arming all available troops to fight as guerrillas. Aguascalientes, 22 April 1847 Rafael Farga. Letter Signed to Manuel Serrano. 2 pages on one folding sheet of stamped Aguascalientes paper. Announces that "el enemigo Norte-Americano" has invaded the nearby San Luis Potosí and ordering the guerrilla forces into action immediately. Aguascalientes, 14 June 1847.