Letters, 1846-1847.

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Letters, 1846-1847.

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Two letters written from Mexico to his father, Kean O'Hara. His 30 Dec. 1846 letter from Victoria describes the arrival of General Quitman's army at Victoria, Mexico; General Zachary Taylor's movement toward Saltillo; and reports of Santa Anna's force marching on Saltillo. His 2 Mar. 1847 letter from Tampico regards vouchers showing expenditures of public money; the embarkation of troops; planned operations against Vera Cruz; and his excellent health while in Mexico.

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O'Hara, Theodore, 1820-1867

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Veteran of the Mexican War, journalist, and poet. From the description of Letters, 1846-1847. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49307165 Soldier, journalist, poet. Born in Danville, Kentucky; served in the Confederate Army. Best known for his poem, "Bivouac of the Dead." From the description of Special Orders no. 60 for the battle of Stones River [manuscript], [1862 Dec. 31-1863 Hab, 3]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648006359 ...