Letter: to My dear Uncle /by William Stephen Walker, 1847 Sep 20.

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Letter: to My dear Uncle /by William Stephen Walker, 1847 Sep 20.

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Gives a full report on the battle of Contreras in the Mexican war, tells about the position and equipment of the American armies, describes the terrain. Refers to a quarrel William Walker had in Puebla with his colonel, Timothy P. Andrews.

4 p.; 27 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8013188

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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