signed letter dated 1842 from Santa Anna to fellow politician Antonio de Haro y Tamariz in Puebla, on blue paper, translation (Spanish to English): "Manga de Clavo/December 22, 1842/My esteemed friend, by your pleasant letter of the 16th of this month I am informed of the existing circumstances which have prevailed in the pronouncement verified by the garrison in that city. Through various contacts I also know that you refused to sign said document in your respective category and I do not know the reason, however, the opinion of some is that you did so for reasons of ego and to avoid commitments and for this you receive sultry epithets. I doubt very much that such feelings are to be found in your good spirit as, when just a few days ago, you had repeatedly expressed your ideas against the Congress and agreed with the need to end the scheme made by that garrison. This incident has caused me some displeasure because you have my esteem and I would not want this most minimum motive to blemish your reputation, and even which would give way that others may think that in your heart not be those patriotic impulses which so highly recommend the citizen who feels true love for his country. Conserve yourself well are the wishes of your very devoted friend who is at your service. Sincerely (kissing your hand), A.L. Sta. Anna", overall 11 x 17 in., with invoice from Jim Hayes and information about Santa AnnaNote: Santa Anna is one of the most interesting figures in Mexican political history, having been President or Dictator of Mexico ten times during his career. He began in the Spanish Army fighting against Mexican independence but switched sides and helped free Mexico from Spanish rule and install her first Emperor, when it was in his own interest to do so. Not content with his reward in this effort, he dethroned the Emperor and installed himself as the head of the government.In 1836, he attempted to put down the revolt of the Texans. He is best known in the U.S. for his slaughter of many Texans at the Alamo during this struggle. Soon after the Alamo, he was defeated by Sam Houston at San Jacinto, and Texas was granted its independence.After this, Santa Anna was in and out of power for the rest of his life. He returned to Mexico in 1874 for the final time and died in poverty in Mexico City. , Provenance: Jim Hayes, James Island, South Carolina; Private Collection, Newnan, Georgia folds and light staining commensurate with age, minor areas of paper loss at periphery