Diary, 1847-1857.

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Diary, 1847-1857.

One handwritten, bound journal with photocopy and typescript. Tower's record gives the views of one enlisted man in the War with Mexico. He was not involved in battle but presents an account of marching from Veracruz to Mexico City. He also describes the various areas he visited. Tower spent three months in a military hospital and later returned to the United staes.

1 v. (81 p.) + typescript.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8352904

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Tower, David B. (David Bates), 1808-1868

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US Soldier in the War with Mexico 1846-1848. From the description of Diary, 1847-1857. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86171581 From the guide to the David B. Tower diary, 1847-1857, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) ...