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Anna, Antonio Lopez de Santa, 1794-1876 to the Minister of War

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08327 Author/Creator: Anna, Antonio Lopez de Santa, 1794-1876 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 21 December 1847 Pagination: Order a Copy

Complaining about criticism of his conduct in the Mexican War. He received most of the blame for critical defeats leading to the loss of the Mexican - American War and soon after retired to Tehuacan.

Anna, Antonio Lopez de Santa, 1794-1876

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