Mexico, Original Service Record of Major-General Juan Nepomuceno Almonte, dated 30 October 1855, 6pp, printed, with four handwritten pages giving of service details from 30 November 1810, folded, with resultant minor tears, in overall fair to fine condition Juan Nepomuceno Almonte (1803-69), was the natural son of the War of Independence hero José Maria Morelos. He took part in the Texan Campaign with Santa Anna and following the surrender he was imprisoned with him and acted as his interpreter.

Estimate: GBP 100 - 150