William Gibbs McAdoo papers, 1846-1847, undated.

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William Gibbs McAdoo papers, 1846-1847, undated.

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Contains the following types of materials: diary / journal, maps / charts. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time period: Mexican War. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Tennessee Volunteers; 1st Tennessee Regiment, Pillow's Brigade. General description of the collection: The William Gibbs McAdoo, Sr. papers include photocopies of an abridged typescript version of an officer's diary written during the Mexican War, 1846-1847. In it, McAdoo describes a march from Rio Grande to Vera Cruz (local people, landscape, plants, and wildlife), a march to Jalapa, and the Battle of Sierra Gorda. He also describes the influence of politics on soldiers' attitudes, and gives a strong opinion of the ability and conduct of his superiors, to include a particulary negative review of his brigade commander, Gideon Pillow.

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McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1820-1894

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William G. McAdoo was a Mexican War and Confederate soldier, author and Registrar for the University of Tennessee. He also served as Attorney General of the 3rd Judicial Circuit. From the description of Bill of complaint to the Honorable Thomas C. Lyon against the Bank of Knoxville, 1857. (University of Tennessee). WorldCat record id: 31395217 William Gibbs McAdoo (1820-1894) was a man of import in Tennessee. Born in Knoxville, he was graduated from East Tennessee University...

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

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Gideon Johnson Pillow (1806-1878) was born in Williamson County, Tennessee. He practiced law with James Knox Polk (1795-1849), the 11th presdient of the United States. Pillow was appointed Brigadier General of the U.S. Volunteers in 1846 and later promoted to Major General because of his friendship with President Polk. He served during the Mexican War (1846-1848) and fought during the battles of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Chapultepec. He was appointed Senior Major General of the Prov...