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to Rosa

A letter to his wife describing a stop at Payta Harbor, and how much he would like to leave the service and come home to her.

GLC04188.08

to James Alexander Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to her son James Alexander that she will be with him soon. She also mentions the Mexican American war writing "Boston and Philadelphia have been much excited with this half national saw & Half war. May it not bring half Union."

GLC09638.12

To Thomas Ward

Letter written from Houston, re: impending war with Mexico and the U.S.

GLC02145.23.04

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Wishes to remain in service. Father died serving under Genl. Taylor in Mexico; brother died serving under Genl. Worth. Served for seven years in the U.S. patent office after being recommended by various generals, including Winfield Scott. Docket...

GLC02414.386

[to Joseph Humphreys]

Caffrey is ill. He discusses friends who have joined the Mexican War and voices his displeasure with the conflict. He hopes to travel to Spain someday.

GLC04501.046