Letter: to his wife /by Gideon Johnson Pillow, 1847 Aug 27.

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Letter: to his wife /by Gideon Johnson Pillow, 1847 Aug 27.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702129322

Discusses possibility of peace treaty and includes various comments about the Mexican War.

2 p.; 28 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8012993

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

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Gideon Johnson Pillow (1806-1878) was born in Williamson County, Tennessee. He practiced law with James Knox Polk (1795-1849), the 11th presdient of the United States. Pillow was appointed Brigadier General of the U.S. Volunteers in 1846 and later promoted to Major General because of his friendship with President Polk. He served during the Mexican War (1846-1848) and fought during the battles of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Chapultepec. He was appointed Senior Major General of the Prov...

Pillow, Mary Martin.

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