Hatch, John Porter, 1822-1901 to Eliza M. Hatch
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02353 Author/Creator: Hatch, John Porter, 1822-1901 Place Written: Matamoros, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1846 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Writes to his sister about a temporary cease fire. Discusses Mexican General Ampadia's proclamation to take Matamoros and General Taylor's polite letter that he and the Americans intend to stay. Mentions the citizens' fear that Matamoros will be destroyed and the government's inability to pay for reconstruction. Adds that the soldiers have almost completed a fort that should hold off the Mexicans. Discusses various divisions of Americans stationed throughout Mexico.
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