Reminiscences of Mexican War campaigns : holograph ca. 1850.

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Reminiscences of Mexican War campaigns : holograph ca. 1850.

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Account of the last campaigns of the Mexican War, ending with the capture of Mexico City. Includes copies of five letters recommending Barnard for a United States consulship, and his captain's commission, signed by W. G. Freeman.

1 item (45 p.) ; 25 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8015836

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Barnard, Moses J., d. 1852.

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Moses J. Barnard was a Texas Ranger in the Mexican War, planted the first U.S. flag in Chapultepec, and died in 1852 as a result of wounds received in the war. From the description of Reminiscences of Mexican War campaigns : holograph ca. 1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702136998 ...

Freeman, W. G.

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Texas Rangers

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In November 1835, Texas lawmakers created a corps of Texas Rangers to guard the frontier between the Brazos and Trinity Rivers. During the Texas Revolution and republic era, the Rangers were used principally for protection against Native American raids. After serving for the Confederacy in the Civil War, the organization was restructured as state police and charged with the enforcement of unpopular Reconstruction laws. The beginning of the 20th century saw the Rangers involved in de...