Arms, Armor, and The Early West

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In our October 2022 Premier Auction, Lewis & Grant is proud to present a once-in-a-lifetime
sale of historical artifacts and collectibles, many of which have been featured in numerous
historical exhibitions and institutions.
Headlining the sale are selections from the General Samuel Houston Collection, victor of the
Battle of San Jacinto and first President of the Republic of Texas. These lots include not only
artifacts from his early military career including a militia offficer?s chapeau (Lot 72), his field desk
(Lot 79), and saddle pad (Lot 77), but also the sword belt (Lot 75), silver spurs (Lot 78) and
presentation saber (Lot 74) worn by Houston at San Jacinto.
Another artifact from the Battle of San Jacinto, a Mexican General Officer?s Coat attributed to
Santa Anna (Lot 91) comes from the collection of James Sylvester, the only color-bearer at the
battle as well as the soldier credited with Santa Anna?s capture. Sylvester was employed at the
New Orleans Picayune Newspaper and spent many years of his life collecting arms and objects
associated with the Texan Revolution to supplement the coat he acquired after the battle.
Beside Houston and Sylvester?s artifacts are selections from the collection of yet another
historic Texan figure, famed Texas Ranger John ?Jack? Coffee Hays. Leading a Regiment of
Texas Mounted Riflemen, Hays led a futile attempt to capture General Antonio Lopez de Santa
Anna at Tehuacan in 1848. Hays kept many of the items captured in the raid, including two
Dress Chapeaus (Lots 99, 100), and a gold-bullion embroidered dress coat belonging to Santa
Anna himself (Lot 97).
Lewis & Grant is also happy to present objects from the ?Battle for Texas: The Experience?
exhibit, on display in downtown San Antonio from 2016-2019. This exhibit featured one of the
finest collections of Alamo and Texas artifacts assembled for public display, taken from private
collections throughout the country.
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**Japanese Nambu Type 94 Pistol with Holster51 - **Japanese Nambu Type 94 Pistol with Holster
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8X22mm Nambu, 3.75" Barrel, S/N: 4900. Dated March, 1938. Comes with period leathe
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster52 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X22mm Nambu, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 5606. Dated 1942, March. Appears to have all matching numbers including magazine. Comes with a nice
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster53 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X22MM Nambu, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 56464. Dated 1942, October. Appears to have all matching numbers including magazine. Comes with a nice origina...
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster54 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X22mm, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 13592. Dated 1943, February. Appears to have matching numbers except magazines. Comes with original rubberized canva...
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster55 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8x22mm Nambu caliber, 4.61" barrel, S/N 64955. Dated 1943, February. Appears to have all matching numbers including
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster56 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X22mm Nambu, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 872. Dated 1943, November. Appears to have all matching numbers including magazine. Comes with a nic
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster57 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X22mm Nambu, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 11690. Dated 1944, January. Appears to have matching numbers except magazines. Come
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster58 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X22MM Nambu, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 16680. Dated 1944, February. Appears to have all matching numbers except Magazines. Comes with extra magazine,...
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster59 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X22mm Nambu, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 21772. Dated 1944, March. Appears to have all matching numbers except magazine. Comes with a nice or
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster60 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X2mm Nambu, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 40817. Dated 1944, June. Appears to have  matching numbers including one Magazine. C
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster61 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X22mm Nambu, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 20057. Dated 1944, June. Has matching numbers except for Magazines. Comes with extra magazine (non-m
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster62 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol with Holster
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8X22mm Nambu, 4.61" Barrel, S/N: 54602.Dated 1944, August. Appears to have all matching numbers including Magazines.
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**Lend-Lease Colt US M1911A1 Pistol63 - **Lend-Lease Colt US M1911A1 Pistol
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.45ACP Caliber, 5" Barrel, S/N: 1641217. Colt Lend-Lease Marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" over the serial number and "...
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**Remington Rand US M1911A1 Pistol64 - **Remington Rand US M1911A1 Pistol
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.45 ACP Caliber, 5" Barrel, S/N: 1349370. Remington Rand marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" over the serial number and "...
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**Remington Rand US M1911A1 Pistol65 - **Remington Rand US M1911A1 Pistol
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.45 ACP caliber, 5" Barrel, S/N: 1334349. "United States Property" marked and is fitted with a serrated slide stop and mai...
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Venetian Schiavona Basket Hilt Broadsword66 - Venetian Schiavona Basket Hilt Broadsword
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35" blade, double edge, tri-fullered 1.625" wide with three fullers running 12" from guard toward the tip of the sword. VenetianÂ...
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European Sword of Justice/ Headsman Sword Ca. 160067 - European Sword of Justice/ Headsman Sword Ca. 1600
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34" double-edged blade with blunted tip, short fuller at forte with characteristic hilt in heavy brass, the wooden grip overlaid with leather. ...
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Rare Boyle & Gamble Confederate Staff Officer's Sword68 - Rare Boyle & Gamble Confederate Staff Officer's Sword
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30.5" spearpoint blade with 22.5" fuller. Cast brass single-brass guard with "CS" and star surrounded by wreath. Wire-wrapped le...
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Cased Presentation Model 1872 Officer's Saber of Major George R. Burdick, California National Guard69 - Cased Presentation Model 1872 Officer's Saber of Major George R. Burdick, California National Guard
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32" single-edged blade with 24" fuller, .25" wide at ricasso. Gilt brass guard with wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched and gilt...
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Rare 1836 Republic of Texas Army Button70 - Rare 1836 Republic of Texas Army Button
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22mm, coat-size, two-piece semi-convex with brass shank.  Obverse with Texas star on lined background encircled by "*REPUBLIC OF TEXA
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Pair of Boots Attributed to General Sam Houston71 - Pair of Boots Attributed to General Sam Houston
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"Common boot" style with black leather two-piece construction, squared toes, and straight shaft. Contrasting leather cuff with ...
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Major General's Chapeau Attributed to Sam Houston72 - Major General's Chapeau Attributed to Sam Houston
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15.5" x 13". Beaver felt construction with .57"silk trim and 4" cockade. Cockade fitted with brass eagle and twisted dead/bright...
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Model 1836 Major General's Epauletes Attributed to Sam Houston73 - Model 1836 Major General's Epauletes Attributed to Sam Houston
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6.25" x 3.5" epaulettes with 3.5" x .54 fringe backed by 3" x .26" fringe. Backed in padded yellow silk. Crescent with embr...
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Presentation Saber of Major General Sam Houston, Carried at San Jacincto74 - Presentation Saber of Major General Sam Houston, Carried at San Jacincto
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34.25" single-edged blade 1.25" wide at forte.  French "An XI" pattern with three-branch brass ...
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Officer's Saber Belt of Sam Houston75 - Officer's Saber Belt of Sam Houston
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37.25" x 1.87". Red Morocco leather "sewn-over" construction with stamped gilt trim and panoplies of arms. Sewn-in hanger straps...
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Red Leather Sword Belt of Sam Houston76 - Red Leather Sword Belt of Sam Houston
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37.5" x 2.5". Red Morocco leather with silver bullion embroidery of vines with leaves and a wavy border. Brass belt latch with sewn-in bra...
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Saddle Pad and Blanket of General Sam Houston77 - Saddle Pad and Blanket of General Sam Houston
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Leather construction with muslin lining and fiber padding. Underside of pad stenciled "LAUREL D". **Fair condition. Center has split from...
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Samuel Bell-Made Silver Spurs of Sam Houston, Worn at San Jacinto78 - Samuel Bell-Made Silver Spurs of Sam Houston, Worn at San Jacinto
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Heel band measures 4.25" x 3". Silver alloy construction with intricate woven silver heel chains. Skillfully sculpted and chiseled hanging...
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Field Desk of Sam Houston79 - Field Desk of Sam Houston
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11.5" x 17" x 16". Wood construction with dovetailed joinery. Iron handle with cut iron nails throughout. Includes key for functional...
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Mexican Officer's Sword of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Captured at San Jacinto80 - Mexican Officer's Sword of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Captured at San Jacinto
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30" single-edged blade with 22.5" median fuller, 1.25" wide at ricasso. Blade with fire blued and gilt panoplies of arms in the class...
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Presentation Presidential Dress Sword of Santa Anna, Captured at San Jacinto81 - Presentation Presidential Dress Sword of Santa Anna, Captured at San Jacinto
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33" single edged blade with 23" spinal fuller and 27.5" median fuller, 1.375" wide at forte. French-style cavalry hilt with thre...
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Presidential Sword Belt Attributed to Santa Anna, Captured at San Jacinto82 - Presidential Sword Belt Attributed to Santa Anna, Captured at San Jacinto
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40.25" x 3.5". Red Morocco leather with silver bullion leaf border. Center of belt embroidered with grape vine motifs over blac...
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Pair of Spurs and Shirt Clasp Attributed to Santa Anna, Taken at San Jacinto83 - Pair of Spurs and Shirt Clasp Attributed to Santa Anna, Taken at San Jacinto
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7.5" x 2.5" with chains. Pair of French-style spurs with stylized birds showing detailed feathers. Chain straps terminating in classical-s...
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Good Silver-Mounted Dagger84 - Good Silver-Mounted Dagger
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8.75" spearpoint blade, .75" wide at forte. Hilt appears to be of brass with silver plate. Complete with scabbard.  While unsig...
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Good Belt Knife with Mother of Pearl Grips85 - Good Belt Knife with Mother of Pearl Grips
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7.125" clip-point blade with 2.5" false edge. Faceted ferule with carved mother of pearl grip scales. Nickel-silver mounts with...
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CDV of Sam Houston86 - CDV of Sam Houston
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6.5" x 4.25". Depicts Sam Houston in his later years, around the US Civil War period. No imprint or maker's mark visible. **Good cond...
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Salt Print of General Sam Houston as Member of US Senate87 - Salt Print of General Sam Houston as Member of US Senate
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Ca. 1846-1859. 6.5" x 9.5". Depicts former Texas General and President Samuel Houston as a United States Senator. Houston served two terms...
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Good Italian Flintlock Pistol88 - Good Italian Flintlock Pistol
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20 bore, 6.25" barrel, NSN. Bright finish with walnut stock. Iron ramrod pipe, entry pipe, triggerguard, and buttcap. Barrel chiseled near bree...
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Composite Flintlock Pistol89 - Composite Flintlock Pistol
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15 bore, 9.25" barrel, NSN. Bright finish with walnut stock. Brass ramrod pipe, entry pipe, triggerguard, buttcap, and sideplate. Replaced Jame...
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Lion's Head Saber used as 1893 Statue Model90 - Lion's Head Saber used as 1893 Statue Model
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30" single-edged blade, 1" wide at forte. Brass hilt with grip in the form of a flowing lion's mane. Leather sca...
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Republic of Mexico General Officer's Full Dress Uniform Attributed to Santa Anna91 - Republic of Mexico General Officer's Full Dress Uniform Attributed to Santa Anna
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Four-piece wool broadcloth body with integral tails, lined in cotton. Red broadcloth collar, cuffs, and false front panel. Front panel fitted with fou
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Presentation Sword of Captain Samuel Walker from the Citizens of New Orleans92 - Presentation Sword of Captain Samuel Walker from the Citizens of New Orleans
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33.5" single-edged blade with 27.5" fuller, 1.25" wide at forte. French An XI configuration with brass three-branch guard with langle...
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Fine Quarter-Plate Daguerreotype93 - Fine Quarter-Plate Daguerreotype
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Leather case with "BRADY'S GALLERY" embossed pad and plain rectangular mat. Believed by some to resemble Samuel Hamilton Walker. **Fi...
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Eighth-Plate Daguerreotype94 - Eighth-Plate Daguerreotype
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Leather patterned case with plain rectangular mat. Believed by some to resemble Samuel Hamilton Walker. **Good condition. Case shows some wear to ext
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Receipt for Horse Signed by Captain Samuel H. Walker at Veracruz, April 18, 184795 - Receipt for Horse Signed by Captain Samuel H. Walker at Veracruz, April 18, 1847
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8" x 10". Receipt for cavalry equipment such as buckets, lead lines, saddle thread, chain, and feed, with Captain Walker signing for the r...
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Letter of Safe Conduct for William Garl Brown, Jr. Signed by Captain Samuel H. Walker, August 184796 - Letter of Safe Conduct for William Garl Brown, Jr. Signed by Captain Samuel H. Walker, August 1847
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5.5" x 9.25". Signed by both Walker as Captain of the US Mounted Rifles as well as Colonel Henry Whiting as Adjutant General. The letter r...
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Republic of Mexico Presidential-Grade Full Dress Coat Attributed to Santa Anna97 - Republic of Mexico Presidential-Grade Full Dress Coat Attributed to Santa Anna
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Four-piece dark blue wool body with separate tails. Body and tails lined with black silk, sleeves lined with brown silk. Front has been fitted with[x=
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Mexican Officer's Cloak98 - Mexican Officer's Cloak
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Heavy maroon wool construction with black polished cotton lining. Trimmed with 1.875" bimetallic lace trim. Dark blue velvet collar with matchi...
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Mexican Presidential-Grade Chapeau Attributed to Santa Ana99 - Mexican Presidential-Grade Chapeau Attributed to Santa Ana
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16.5" x 10". Wool felt construction, trimmed in hand-sewn gold lace. Grosgrain ribbon with black silk-backed Mexican cockade. T...
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Mexican General Officer's Chapeau Attributed to Santa Ana100 - Mexican General Officer's Chapeau Attributed to Santa Ana
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17" x 16". Wool felt construction with black ribbon and old lace trim. Three rows on bright bullion with Ledsam and Sons Mexican Republic ...
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