Great River: Mexico and the United StatesA distinguished historian examines the development of the region and surveys the amalgamation of the aboriginal Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo-American civilizations. |
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Page 492
... citizens of the US . , " as Henry Austin saw affairs on the river , “ and I am of opinion will ultimately drive them from Mexico or reduce the US to the necessity of compelling them to respect the rights of her Citizens- " Matamoros was ...
... citizens of the US . , " as Henry Austin saw affairs on the river , “ and I am of opinion will ultimately drive them from Mexico or reduce the US to the necessity of compelling them to respect the rights of her Citizens- " Matamoros was ...
Page 575
... citizens , together with a few other citizens of other nations , feel it to be our duty to inform the Government of the United States of the circumstances which surround and oppress us in these moments . It has been learned here that an ...
... citizens , together with a few other citizens of other nations , feel it to be our duty to inform the Government of the United States of the circumstances which surround and oppress us in these moments . It has been learned here that an ...
Page 858
... citizens and found in their hands on the Mexican side of the line . " The President , " while anxious to avoid giving offense to Mexico , " was " nevertheless convinced that the invasion of our territory by armed and organized bodies of ...
... citizens and found in their hands on the Mexican side of the line . " The President , " while anxious to avoid giving offense to Mexico , " was " nevertheless convinced that the invasion of our territory by armed and organized bodies of ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
Copyright | |
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