[Republication for the Department of Mexico of a decree dated August 28, 1840 of President Bustamente, promulgated on the same day by Nepomuceno Almonte, authorizing decorations to members of the armed forces engaged in campaigns defending the integrity of the national territory, commencing with Texas in 1836.] Signed: Luis Gonzaga Vieyra and dated: Mexico, 7 de Abril de 1841.