"Memorandum dei ultimi dieci mesi dell Impero del Messico . . . Febraio 3: 1866"
Collection
Identifier: MSS-735-SC
Scope and Content
The volume comprising this collection is a handwritten, Italian translation of Dr. Basch's memoir, which was originally written in German. It is unknown who translated/transcribed this volume, which correlates closely, but not exactly with the 1869 published Italian version, Gli Ultimi Dieci Mesi Dell' Impero del Messico. Translated into English, the title page to this memoir reads, "Memorandum of the last 10 months of the Emperor of Mexico." The cover bears the label, " G.A. Moscheni, Trieste."
The title page of the memorandum is dated February 3, 1866, however, this volume begins at the end of Chapter 9, late-January 1867, when Maximilian is planning to lead his troops into Queretaro. Basch documents the ensuing historic events including the siege of Queretaro, suspicions and evidence of treason, the defeat of Maximilian's army at Queretaro, and Maximilian's capture through the first 20 days of his imprisonment. The volume ends with an empty entry for June 4 (Chapter 19), when plans for an escape are underway. The published versions end with Maximilian's trial. Dr. Basch's memoir does more than provide a first hand narrative of historic events, it also provides an account of Maximilian's personal thoughts and internal wranglings, from his confidante at the time.
The published English version of this memoir has the title, Recollections of Mexico.
The title page of the memorandum is dated February 3, 1866, however, this volume begins at the end of Chapter 9, late-January 1867, when Maximilian is planning to lead his troops into Queretaro. Basch documents the ensuing historic events including the siege of Queretaro, suspicions and evidence of treason, the defeat of Maximilian's army at Queretaro, and Maximilian's capture through the first 20 days of his imprisonment. The volume ends with an empty entry for June 4 (Chapter 19), when plans for an escape are underway. The published versions end with Maximilian's trial. Dr. Basch's memoir does more than provide a first hand narrative of historic events, it also provides an account of Maximilian's personal thoughts and internal wranglings, from his confidante at the time.
The published English version of this memoir has the title, Recollections of Mexico.
Dates
- 1867
Creator
- Basch, Samuel, 1837-1905 (Person)
Language of Materials
Italian
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Due to fragility of the item, duplication is not permitted.
Biographical/Background Information
Extent
1 box (.04 cu. ft.)
Abstract
This is a memoir of the 10 month imprisonment leading to the execution of Maximilian I of Mexico. The original memoir was written in German by Samuel Basch, who served as Maximilian's personal doctor during this time. This volume is an incomplete Italian translation of the original, handwritten by an unknown source.
Creator
- Basch, Samuel, 1837-1905 (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the "Memorandum dei ultimi dieci mesi dell Impero del Messico . . . Febraio 3: 1866," 1867
- Status
- For Approval
- Author
- Processed by Caitlin Shreve
- Date
- ©2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu