Edward Ashley Bowen Phelps letters and journal, 1847-1848.

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Edward Ashley Bowen Phelps letters and journal, 1847-1848.

The collection consists of letters written to his brother, Samuel Wright Phelps of Cincinnati, Ohio and a journal describing his army service during the Mexican War at Vera Cruz and Mexico City, his return to Jefferson Barracks, and his discharge.

13 pieces.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6827279

New York Public Library System, NYPL

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Phelps, Samuel Wright, 1811-1879.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6wx66v5 (person)

Phelps, Edward Ashley Bowen, 1813-.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6sv6czz (person)

Edward Ashley Bowen Phelps was a mounted rifleman with the rank of private in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War. From the description of Edward Ashley Bowen Phelps letters and journal, 1847-1848. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144652069 From the guide to the Edward Ashley Bowen Phelps letters and journal, 1847-1848, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...