Letter: to My dear L. /by Robert Selden Garnett, 1847 Mar 2.

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Letter: to My dear L. /by Robert Selden Garnett, 1847 Mar 2.

Robert Garnett's letter gives a full and detailed account of the events leading up to the battle of Buena Vista.

16 p.; 26 cm.

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Garnett, Robert S. (Robert Selden), 1819-1861

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Robert Selden Garnett (1819-1861), served in the Mexican War, in Texas, and as commandant of cadets at West Point. In 1855, he was commissioned Major and sent to the Northwest where he commanded the Puget Sound and Yakima Expeditions. He resigned and joined the Confederate Army. From the description of Letter : to Major Gilmore Hays / by Robert Selden Garnett, 1856 Apr 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127583 Robert Selden Garnett (1819-1861), aide-de-camp to General Tay...