Chicken Tamales

60 to 70 dried corn husks
Hot water
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1 pound) can whole peeled tomatoes,
    undrained, and coarsely chopped
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1/2 cup water
1 (3 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lard or vegetable shortening (at
    room temperature)
3 cups Masa Harina