Rare pamphlet in support of Antonio López de Santa Anna (1794-1876) after he had proclaimed his plan for a federal republic in San Luis Potosí on 5 June 1823, shortly after the emperor's abdication. The work is a legal and political defence of his actions, and is composed of official letters, legal opinions, and summaries of the proceedings. It presents arguments that Santa Annas conduct was not only justified, but also aligned with the will of the Mexican people. Though his plan was initially divisive, Mexico was established as a federal republic a year later. The pamphlet is very rare, as we have not been able to find any other copies in sales records. It is of significant historical importance, however, as it offers a rare contemporary perspective on early Mexican federalism and on Santa Annas rise as a pivotal figure in Mexican politics.
The work is very lightly browned and foxed, with 3 small wormholes throughout, affecting a few letters. Otherwise in good condition. Catalogue of Mexican pamphlets in the Sutro Collection (1623-1888), 1324A; WorldCat 1357702741, 433944739, 556726064, 26364805 (4 copies); not in Steele, C. and Costeloe, M. (eds.), Independent Mexico: a collection of Mexican pamphlets in the Bodleian library.