Sub-series 1. Memoir, 1855

InMemorias del ingreso, permanencia y separaciones de la carrera de las armas de Santiago Tapia; y otras circunstancias relativas a su vida puramente militar escritas... para el uso de sus hijos... Matamoros á 25 de Julio de 1851, the author relates his military activity in the Mexican army between 1832 and 1852; the account ends in 1855. Tapia recounts historical events in which he either participated or witnessed. He also describes and criticizes his commanders' actions; and reflects on the contemporary Mexican political situation. In chapter two, there is considerable comment on the Texas campaign during which he served under General Santa Anna. Among other episodes, he comments extensively on the Goliad Massacre (March 27, 1836) in which he participated. He also reports what he heard about the Battle of the Alamo and the defeat of the Mexican Army at San Jacinto (April 21, 1836). In the remaining thirteen chapters of the memoir he describes many political and military events that include the siege at Puebla (1834), the invasion of Texan forces (1843), the Yucatan campaign (1843), the U.S.-Mexican war (1847), and the military expedition to Matamoros and to Isla del Padre (1846).