Letters, 1841-1852.

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Letters, 1841-1852.

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George Kendall's letters relate to the Texan Santa Fe expedition and his book, The War between the United States and Mexico. Accompanying these are a draft of a letter from Kendall's family to Daniel Webster, Secretary of State, and his answer.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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United States. Department of State

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The Department of Foreign Affairs was established by an act of July 27, 1789 (1 Stat. 28) and redesignated the Department of State by an act of September 15, 1789 (1 Stat. 68). It was the agency of the United States created by law to assist the President in the formulation and execution of the Nation's foreign policy, and in the conduct of foreign affairs and of certain domestic affairs. The Department made plans for peace and security among all nations, participated in the United Nations and o...

Rix, William, 1811-1892.

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Kendall, Geo. Wilkins (George Wilkins), 1809-1867

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