Diary and sketchbook : of Lt. James Wall Schureman, 1847-1848 [manuscript].

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Diary and sketchbook : of Lt. James Wall Schureman, 1847-1848 [manuscript].

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Schureman writes about General Winfield Scott's campaign from Vera Cruz to Puebla and Mexico City during the Mexican war; also included is a sketch book, 1847-1848, of scenes in Mexico. Also, a copy of a photograph of Schureman in military uniform.

2 v. + 1 photograph.

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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insi...

Schureman, James Wall, 1822-1852

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Army officer. From the description of James Wall Schureman correspondence, 1839-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981020 ...