(MEXICO MANUSCRIPTS) Membership certificate in the Imperial

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(MEXICO--MANUSCRIPTS.) Membership certificate in the Imperial Order of Guadalupe, signed by the Emperor Maximilian. Partly printed Document Signed by Maximilian I as Emperor and Juan Nepomuceno Almonte Ramírez ("Almonte") as chancellor with their embossed seals, and on verso by F.D. Ulibarri as subsecretary of state; 10 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches, moderate foxing and wear including partial separation along one vertical fold. Palacio Nacional de Mexico, 30 November 1865

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The Imperial Order of Guadalupe was created as an official honor for the citizens of Mexico. It had three short periods of use: during the reign of Emperor Agustin I, 1822-1823; for a few months under Santa Anna in 1854; and finally from 1863 to 1867 under Emperor Maximilian I. This certificate names Pedro Cabazos of Matamoros as a Caballero (Knight) within the order. In addition to Maximilian's bold signature, the signature of Juan Almonte (1803-1869) is notable for his close association with Santa Anna, and his important role in the Battle of the Alamo.