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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 Proclamation [in Spanish]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04943 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 Place Written: Monterrey, Mexico Type: Broadside Date: 22 March 1847 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Arguing that the army entered Mexico not to wage war on peaceable citizens, but to seek an honorable peace. Taylor therefore expects the citizens to make reparations for encouraging guerillas to loot and sabotage the army's property. Printed by Onslow & Gee, printers to the U.S. Army of Occupation.

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Onslow & Gee

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