Burnett, Ward Benjamin, 1811-1884 For Brigadier Genl. Shields. Official Report of the part performed by the 1st Reg. U.S.V. of N.Y. in the investment and capture of the City of Mexico
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04715 Author/Creator: Burnett, Ward Benjamin, 1811-1884 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript signed Date: circa 1847 Pagination: 5 p. : docket ; Height: 32.7 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy
Personal account of the battle and fall of Mexico City. Very detailed descriptions of military maneuvers and commands. Mentions a list of killed and wounded (not included). This includes a tie that was likely used in binding
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