Joseph Rowe Smith papers, 1846-1848.

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Joseph Rowe Smith papers, 1846-1848.

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The letters were written by Captain Joseph Smith, 2d Regiment of Infantry, to his wife and other members of his family from Tampico and Puebla during the Mexican War. There are also two letters to Joseph from his brother, Henry Smith, who was stationed at Vera Cruz. The miscellaneous papers contain several extracts and requests for breveting Smith for his bravery at Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Churubusco.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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