Sketch of the history of Spanish America to the revolution. History and present state of Mexico. History of the revolution in Mexico. Geographical and historical view of Texas; with a detailed account of the Texan revolution and warH. Huntington, jun., 1837 |
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... principal powers of the old world , arose from conflicting claims and inte- rests in the new . New relations wer created between the pa- rent state and its colonies , and between the latter and other pow- ers , the last of which were a ...
... principal powers of the old world , arose from conflicting claims and inte- rests in the new . New relations wer created between the pa- rent state and its colonies , and between the latter and other pow- ers , the last of which were a ...
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... principal roads , and being trained to the business , they conveyed intelligence with great despatch . Teutile and Pilpatoe were empowered to deliver the answer of their master to Cortes ; but previous to which , agreeably to their ...
... principal roads , and being trained to the business , they conveyed intelligence with great despatch . Teutile and Pilpatoe were empowered to deliver the answer of their master to Cortes ; but previous to which , agreeably to their ...
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... principal men of his party , who proceeded to elect a council of magistrates , in whom its government was to be vested . The magistrates chosen were called by the official names which ex- isted in Spain , and were to exercise the same ...
... principal men of his party , who proceeded to elect a council of magistrates , in whom its government was to be vested . The magistrates chosen were called by the official names which ex- isted in Spain , and were to exercise the same ...
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... principal officers , and then complete the conquest of the country . The fatal experience of Velasques had neither inspired him with wisdom nor courage ; for he still intrusted to another what he ought to have executed himself . When ...
... principal officers , and then complete the conquest of the country . The fatal experience of Velasques had neither inspired him with wisdom nor courage ; for he still intrusted to another what he ought to have executed himself . When ...
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... than they had been at any other , all his hopes were exposed to be blasted , by an alarming conspiracy , which aimed at the life of Cortes himself , and all his principal officers . On the very day 36 SKETCH OF THE HISTORY.
... than they had been at any other , all his hopes were exposed to be blasted , by an alarming conspiracy , which aimed at the life of Cortes himself , and all his principal officers . On the very day 36 SKETCH OF THE HISTORY.
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