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to Col. Thomas Ward

Reily lobbied for Texas in Congress. Letter written during the escalating crisis between the United States and Mexico which ultimately led to the Mexican War. Reily writes "My heart fondly turns to Texas." Letter also discusses a diplomatic report...

GLC01778

to Col. Thomas William Ward

Reily writes to Ward discussing that his is not expecting the annexation of Texas to the U.S. Marked "Private."

GLC01779