Diary, 1846-1847.

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Diary, 1846-1847.

His diary discusses his service in the Mexican War; marching with the army of occupation under General Zachary Taylor to the Rio Grande; fortifications at Matamoras; the battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Monterrey; the use of artillery, cavalry, dragoons, and infantry; reports of the Battle of Buena Vista; and comments on the performance of different regiments.

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The Filson Historical Society

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