Diary, 1846-1847.

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Diary, 1846-1847.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49216251

Military diary, 4 June 1846 - 23 June 1847. In the diary, Daniel describes the regiment's movement from Nicholasville, Kentucky to Point Isabel, Texas; reports of battles, especially Monterrey and Buena Vista; the capture of Major John P. Gaines and Captain Cassius M. Clay; being reviewed by General Zachary Taylor on 2 February 1847 at Saltillo; personal appearance of Taylor; and descriptions of camp life and experiences in Mexico.

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Daniel, William H.

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A private in Co. F, known as the "Jessamine Blues," commanded by Captain William T. Willis, Second Regiment, Kentucky Foot Volunteers, during service in the Mexican War. From the description of Diary, 1846-1847. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49216251 ...

Clay, Cassius Marcellus, 1810-1903

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Cassius Marcellus Clay was born to Sally Lewis and Green Clay, one of the wealthiest planters and slaveholders in Kentucky, who became a prominent politician. He was one of six children who survived to adulthood, of seven born. Clay was a member of a large and influential political family. His older brother Brutus J. Clay became a politician at the state and federal levels. They were cousins of both Kentucky politician Henry Clay and Alabama governor Clement Comer Clay. Cassius' sister Elizab...

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), the twelfth president of the United States. In 1841, he was appointed to the command of the Sourthern Division of the United States. In the spring of 1845, Taylor appointed to command the Army of Occupation stationed in Corpus Christi. In May 1846, Taylor led his army into north Mexico. Following the battle of Monterey, Taylor was ordered to join General Winfield Scott at the siege of Veracruz. Taylor's victory at at the Battle of Buena Vista made him a national hero....

Willis, William T., 1794-1847.

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