[This is the republication for the Department of Mexico of a decree of President Bustamente, dated 1 February 1840, authorizing decorations to members of the armed forces engaged in campaigns defending the integrity of the national territory against France and in Texas. The decree is apparently superseded by a decree of 28 August 1840, S957.1. Dated and signed at end:] Dado en México á 26 de Febrero de 1840. Luis Gonzaga Vieyra. Luis G. de Chávarri, Secretario. [translated from the original Spanish]