Papers, Dec. 1846-May 1847.

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Papers, Dec. 1846-May 1847.

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Letters to Warren about the war from John E. Wool, W.W.S. Bliss, Irvin McDowell and others. Orders and instructions for his regiment, updates on battles and other war activities, and letter naming him as governor of Saltillo. Some letters re: the Mexicans, their activities during the war and rules and expectations in effect after their capture. Letters and requisitions relating to supplies. Letter from Warren to U.S. Rep. A. Lincoln re: commission for George Fisher of Ottawa, Illinois.

25 letters.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Bliss, William Wallace Smith, 1815-1853

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Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869

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Wool, a New York native, was a career U. S. army officer who began his service during the War of 1812, led victorious troops at the Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican War, and commanded several departments in the eastern United States until he retired on August 1, 1863. From the description of Orders No. 302, May 28, 1847. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 301369825 John Ellis Wool (1784-1869) was an American military officer who fought in the...

Warren, William Barton, b. 1802.

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Lt. Colonel from Jacksonville, Illinois who served with the 1st Illinois Infantry during the Mexican War. Was appointed governor of Saltillo after its capture. From the description of Papers, Dec. 1846-May 1847. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 56089380 ...

Fisher, George.

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McDowell, Irvin, 1818-1885

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American army officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to William W. Belknap, 1874 Apr. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607862 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, "My dear General" [William W. Belknap?], 1871 Jan. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606751 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to W.W. Belknap, 1872 Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606754 Irvin ...