Mexican War correspondence, 1846-1848.

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Mexican War correspondence, 1846-1848.

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The Doyles' letters to family, mostly written by Simon, describe the life and hardships of the Illinois volunteers and the various towns in Texas and Mexico where the Doyles were stationed.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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