Letter from Gideon Johnson Pillow, 1847.

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Letter from Gideon Johnson Pillow, 1847.

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This is a letter Pillow wrote to his wife, Mary E. Pillow, on September 28, 1847. He describes his role in the battle of Chapultepec during the Mexican War (1846-1848) and the psychological toll the carnage of war has taken on him.

1 letter.27 cm.4 pages.

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Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

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Gideon Johnson Pillow (1806-1878) was born in Williamson County, Tennessee. He practiced law with James Knox Polk (1795-1849), the 11th presdient of the United States. Pillow was appointed Brigadier General of the U.S. Volunteers in 1846 and later promoted to Major General because of his friendship with President Polk. He served during the Mexican War (1846-1848) and fought during the battles of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Chapultepec. He was appointed Senior Major General of the Prov...