Juan Nepomuceno Álvarez Hurtado de Luna, generally known as Juan Álvarez, was a general, long-time caudillo in southern Mexico, and president of Mexico for two months in 1855, following the liberals' ouster of Antonio López de Santa Anna. His presidency inaugurated the pivotal era of La Reforma.
[Translation.] La Providencia, January 20, 1866. My Esteemed Friend: * * * * * * “Hereabouts nothing has occurred of importance beyond the occupation of Acapulco by the invaders. The…
[Translation.] Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward Mexican Legation, Washington, February 24, 1866. Mr. Romero presents his compliments to Mr. Seward, and has the honor to transmit to him for his…
No. 3. [Untitled] La Providencia, June 29, 1866. Sir: General Diaz has left this place with eight hundred men from this State for Chantla, a town in the State of…