Samuel Hamilton Walker diary, 1842-1843 [manuscript].

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Samuel Hamilton Walker diary, 1842-1843 [manuscript].

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Diary, 6 March 1842-9 August 1843, of Walker, a Texas Ranger, written while he served under the command of Col. William S. Fisher. Included are accounts of his capture as a spy; the Battle of Mier, 25-26 December 1842; and his escape from Mexico City.

1 v. (171 p.).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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