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14 October 1846

Kingsbury, Daniel M., 1811-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A. B. Kingsbury

Writes to his mother about the Battle of Monterrey and describes the casualties. Mentions supervising Mexican prisoners who are burying the American dead.

GLC02906

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