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to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary more fully after yesterday's hasty note (GLC03587.14). Discusses the toll the trip to Mexico has taken on Mrs. Gadsden but hopes the rest of their journey will be smooth. Reminds him to set up a bed for himself, Mrs. Gadsden...

GLC03587.15

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary as an addendum to yesterday's letter (GLC03587.26) that the entire idea behind bargaining for the strip of land is to "get the right to import free of duty into any of the Ports of the Gulf Cotton, Rice, flour, Corn and lard."

GLC03587.29

to J.T. Leguarenne

Writes regarding the delivery of Cayuacan. Would like Leguarenne to act in his interests in this last of his affairs in Mexico. Postmarked 8 January (differs from Gadsden's dating), Charleston, South Carolina. Includes a ten-cent paid stamp....

GLC03587.36

to E.B. Alexander re: waiting for orders near the Rio Grande (Mexican War)

Related to the Mexican War and the argument over borders for the state of Texas. He writes: "I look daily for orders which will carry us to the Rio Grande or beyond." Addressed on page 6.

GLC04934

Proclamation [in Spanish]

Arguing that the army entered Mexico not to wage war on peaceable citizens, but to seek an honorable peace. Taylor therefore expects the citizens to make reparations for encouraging guerillas to loot and sabotage the army's property. Printed by...

GLC04943

A tour of duty in California; including a description of the gold region: and an account of the voyage around cape Horn...

Title continues "with notices of lower California, the Gulf and Pacific coasts, and the principal events attending the conquest of the Californias." California scenes include a quicksilver mine, California capital Monterey, the Sacramento River, and...

GLC04708

to George Gibson re: enclosing accounts through July 1848, noting robbery

Grant notes that $1,500 had been robbed in Mexico.

GLC04711

The life of the late Rear-Admiral John Drake Sloat, of the United States navy, who took possession of California and raised the American flag at Monterey on July 7th, 1846

Signed by Sherman and inscribed to Bryant D. Campbell. Enlarged monumental edition. Includes supplemental pamphlet.

GLC04712

For Brigadier Genl. Shields. Official Report of the part performed by the 1st Reg. U.S.V. of N.Y. in the investment and capture of the City of Mexico

Personal account of the battle and fall of Mexico City. Very detailed descriptions of military maneuvers and commands. Mentions a list of killed and wounded (not included). This includes a tie that was likely used in binding

GLC04715

The Complaint of Mexico, and conspiracy against liberty [Texas]

Anti-Texas annexation tract. Printed by J. W. Alden.

GLC05935

Taylor & his battles [large colored sheet, illustrated] [election-related?]

Hand-colored yellow, green, and red. Depicts Taylor in various battles from the War of 1812, Seminole Indian Wars and the Mexican War. Printed by Rufus Blanchard of Cincinnati and published by Ensign & Thayer, New York.

GLC05952

to Eliza Griffin Johnston

Writes to his wife about the movements of his division and the numbers of the present force. Expects to be reunited with his wife and boys once the campaign is over and his appointment is terminated.

GLC05295

to Frank H. Alfriend

[Former CSA Secretary of War] Answering Alfriend's request for information about Jefferson Davis for a biography. He relates some of Davis' career in U. S. politics (from 1845 - 1860), including his time in the House of Representatives and Senate...

GLC05344.05.02

Comunicaciones

Communication from the general-in-chief of the Mexican army, Matías de la Peña y Barragán, to President Santa Anna regarding raising troops to defeat the Americans and establishing a legitimate government. Document is in Spanish.

GLC05477

to John W. Thomas

Writes to his brother about the dwindling army of occupation, as the war had ended in February. Assures his brother that he will assist in relocating the family to Norfolk. Plans on being discharged soon but will apply for a furlough in October in...

GLC05520

[Receipt for $50,000 in subsistence funds for U.S. occupation of Mexico]

Received of Captain M.R. Patrick. Labeled "Duplicate no. 3."

GLC05994

to the Adjutant General of the Army

In response to a request, discusses and encloses (not included) a report re discharged foot volunteers from the Company of Texas. Mentions General Winfield Scott's capture of Mexico City.

GLC06024

The abolition of slavery: the right of the government under the war power.

Printed by Wallcut. Stitched. Prints extracts from the speech of John Quincy Adams, delivered in House of Representatives on 14 and 15 April 1842 on the War with Great Britain and Mexico. Contains a reprint of a letter by Joshua Reed Giddings...

GLC06232.10

[Decimalized .01- .19]

GLC06293

Report to Minister of War and Navy [In Spanish].

Santa Anna's report on the loss of Mexico City in the battle of Cerro Gordo. Includes troop positions and commanders. With later fountain pen ink notes.

GLC06293.01

Report to Minister of War [In Spanish].

Justification for actions in loss of Mexico City. Reminds officials of his suggestions for defensive measures. With later fountain pen ink notes.

GLC06293.02

Report to Minister of War re: his patriotism, injustices by the press, passport, (in Spanish)

Report addressed to the Minister of War and Navy. With docket from Pidare a relaciones on p.1 dated 13 February 1848.

GLC06293.03

[in Spanish]

GLC06293.04

[in Spanish]

GLC06293.05

[in Spanish]

GLC06293.06