Letters : to General Joseph W. Brown, 1847.

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Letters : to General Joseph W. Brown, 1847.

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Edmund Kirby's letters describe the Mexican War, particularly, the bombardment of the castle of Sand Juan Ulúa, the surrender of Vera Cruz, the battles of Cerro Gordo, Churubusco, and the comparative strength of both armies in men and equipment. Because Gen. Brown's son, John, was under Kirby's command, Kirby writes at length about John's gallantry in battle.

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