EVACUATION OF TEXAS: TRANSLATION OF THE REPRESENTATION ADDRESSED TO THE SUPREME GOVERNMENT BY GEN. VICENTE FILISOLA, IN DEFENCE OF HIS HONOR, AND EXPLANATION OF HIS OPERATIONS AS COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMY AGAINST TEXAS.

Columbia, Texas: G. & T. H. Borden, Public Printers, 1837. [6],[3], 68pp. Printed wrappers. First edition in English, limited to 300 copies. Sumptuously rebound in full leather, title and raised bands in gilt on spine. Externally, it is fine. Internally, there is the scattered foxing, in all, a very good or better copy. Jenkins, BTB 61: “The best contemporary account of the Mexican retreat from Texas after the defeat of Santa Anna, this was written by Santa Anna’s second in command shortly after his return to Mexico.” Graff, Fifty Texas Rarities 17: “One of the earliest books printed in the Republic of Texas.” Streeter, Bibliography of Texas 853: “…The classic account of the retreat of the Mexican through Texas after the battle of San Jacinto and a masterly defense by Filisola of his acts in ordering and conducting the retreat.” The definitive account, and first book, on the operations of the Mexican Army in Texas after March 6, 1836, and its retreat from Texas. It is valuable for its views of conditions within the Mexican Army during its campaign in Texas and with the issues with which the officers had to contend. It also gives some insights into the life of the common soldier. Truly a cornerstone work of Texas history, this is a beautiful copy.