Thomas B. Godden Mexican War letter, 1848.

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Thomas B. Godden Mexican War letter, 1848.

Letter from Thomas B. Godden in Patterson, NJ to his brother (?), dated November 17, 1848 looking to submit a claim for losses incurred by his family in Puebla, NM after the arrival of American troops and the subsequent destruction of family property by the besieged Mexicans. The letter describes life for United States citizens living in Puebla under Mexican sovereignty before the war.

1 file folder; 14 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8115386

California state library

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Godden, Thomas, 1624-1688

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