Statement of the Rights and Just Reasons on the Part of the Government of the United Mexican States, For not Recognising Either the Subsistence of the Privilege Granted to D. Jose Garay, for the Opening of a Line of Communication Between the Atlantic and Pacific Seas.

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Statement of the Rights and Just Reasons on the Part of the Government of the United Mexican States, For not Recognising Either the Subsistence of the Privilege Granted to D. Jose Garay, for the Opening of a Line of Communication Between the Atlantic and Pacific Seas. Published by Pudney & Russell in New York City, under the authority of the Mexican Minister for Foreign Affairs. 1852, 30 pp, 9 x 5.75 . In fair condition, with chips to the corners of the outer cover. Staining to bottom corners of pages. Text block complete and intact, with light toning and foxing throughout. Small folds to bottom corners of pages. Please see photos. This pamphlet is the Mexican Government s revocation of a contract to D. Jose Garay, who was authorized to build a Line of Communication through the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Upon failure to perform the necessary requirements, including land surveys, and upon realizing that Garay only intended to build a wagon road and not a canal or railroad, the government revoked his right to build in the area. A unique piece of Latin American history, published in English for American audiences. N° de ref. del artículo FORN-ABE-MSB-0921-Shelf-591-aj186

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