Tyler, John, 1790-1862 [Taking possession of Monterey: Message from the President of the United States]

GLC00267.108

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GLC#
GLC00267.108
Type
Books & pamphlets
Date
February 22, 1843
Author/Creator
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
Title
[Taking possession of Monterey: Message from the President of the United States]
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
117 p. : Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 14.5 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Message confirming the unauthorized invasion and possession of Monterey, California, by Captain Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Announces Jones' recall and asks that all correspondence relating to his tour in the Mexican territories be investigated. Those related papers are included in this pamphlet. Pamphlet lacks a proper cover.

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