John C. Henshaw papers, 1846-1847 [microform].

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John C. Henshaw papers, 1846-1847 [microform].

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Papers of John C. Henshaw, captain of the 7th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army during the Mexican War. Collection includes a diary, kept in Mexico from 1-10 May 1847, noting troop movements and skirmishes with Mexican forces; an annotated list of officers who participated in the August 1847 march towards Mexico City under the direction of General Winfield Scott; and two letters written by Henshaw to his wife, Amelia, dated 21 August and 13 September 1847 describing his participation in the war. Also included is a narrative recounting Henshaw's experiences during the war, written by his wife from his letters and journals. The diary-like entries describe several campaigns, including the bombardment of Fort Brown in May 1846 and the campaigns leading to the occupation of Mexico City by American troops in September 1847.

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