Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846 to Col. Thomas Ward
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01778 Author/Creator: Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 29, 1842 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Reily lobbied for Texas in Congress. Letter written during the escalating crisis between the United States and Mexico which ultimately led to the Mexican War. Reily writes "My heart fondly turns to Texas." Letter also discusses a diplomatic report from Washington.
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