February 11, 1848

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Pamphlet

Title: [Propositions for peace. Message from the President of the United States]

Regarding a lack of correspondence from Mexican authorities and commissioners for a treaty of peace. HED 40, Tutorow 1694.

GLC00267.127

January 15, 1849

United States. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Committee on the Judiciary with the views of the minority of that committee on bill S. 350, for the admission of California into the Union as a state

Two reports against the case for admitting California to the Union, dealing with states' rights and federal jurisdiction. Berrien feels that the territory acquired in the treaty with Mexico is too large for a single state, and ponders the inevitable problems that would arise. Resolves that a territorial government be established for the part of California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and for the territory of New Mexico west of the western boundary of Texas. Downs is concerned with the administration of California. Calls for a convention to draw up laws, and resolves that a district…

GLC00267.131

February 11, 1862

New Jersey Legislature

Printed document

Title: Resolutions of the Legislature of New Jersey in favor of the Compromise measures.

32nd Congress, 1st session, House of Representatives document no. 13. Resolves to support the compromise measures passed by Congress addressing slavery and the boundaries of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War.

GLC00267.145.01

1848

Mann, Horace, 1796-1859

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of Hon. Horace Mann, on the right of Congress to legislate for the territories of the United States, and its duty to exclude slavery therefrom:

First Boston edition, with an added letter from Hon. Martin Van Buren, a free soiler, and Rev. Joshua Leavitt. Opposes the Mexican War and the extension of slavery. Delivered in the House of Representatives on 30 June 1848. Printed in Boston by J. Howe.

GLC00267.121

1864

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Header Record

Title: Memoirs of Lieut.-General Scott, LL.D.

Published by Sheldon & Company. Written by Scott in two volumes.

GLC00267.128

1850

Livermore, Abiel Abbot, 1811-1892

Book

Title: The War with Mexico reviewed

Autographed inscription reads "G.L. Wston Esqr., With the respects of John Ball."

GLC00267.130

October 19, 1847

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. C. Wood

Zachary Taylor writes to his son-in-law, a U.S. Army surgeon in Baltimore, about the presidential campaign, with doubt about his chances. In regard to the congressional debate over slavery, expresses his hope that a compromise will be achieved, since the outcome will lengthen or shorten the life of the Union. Written from camp near Monterrey, Mexico during the Mexican-American War.

GLC00529.05

September 30, 1846

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas S. Jesup

Transmitting a summary statement and muster roll of non-commissioned officers and privates from the 4th Regiment.

GLC00611

June 27, 1848

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David B. Campbell

Lincoln replies to Illinois Attorney General Campbell and discusses his unpopular stand on the Mexican War. Mentions a speech on internal improvements and another in support of Zachary Taylor that would constitute the close of his Congressional career. Lincoln's speeches mentioned herein were delivered on June 20, (internal improvements) and July 27, 1848 (Zachary Taylor). Letter written on ruled stationery with docket by Lincoln.

GLC00965

03 August 1847

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Robert C. Wood

Health and safety concerns about his wife, Ann, and children, moving to a healthier place, his public image and possible presidency [1848]. If elected president, he will serve "Honestly and faithfully in accordance with the provisions of the constitution."

GLC08018

1 June 1879

Brutt, M., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

responding to his request to transmit a copy of the discharge certificate of James Mican, a soldier in the Mexican war.

GLC09400.289

February 13, 1848

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.08

February 14, 1848

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.09

February 14, 1848

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.10

February 15, 1848

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.11

February 13, 1848

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.12

29 March 1848

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.13

22 March 1848

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

Page 1 is a smaller sheet pasted onto a folio sheet

GLC06293.14

February 7, 1881

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Taylor

Regrets his inability to attend a Mexican War reunion. Reminisces about the war and expresses his feeling that veterans should be remembered and honored.

GLC04068

17 September 1849

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.15

17 September 1849

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.16

13 October 1847

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.18

29 September 1846

McKean, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1847

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.04

1847

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Spanish]

GLC06293.05