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Tyler, John, 1790-1862 [Taking possession of Monterey: Message from the President of the United States]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.108 Author/Creator: Tyler, John, 1790-1862 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: February 22, 1843 Pagination: 117 p. : Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 14.5 cm Order a Copy

Message confirming the unauthorized invasion and possession of Monterey, California, by Captain Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Announces Jones' recall and asks that all correspondence relating to his tour in the Mexican territories be investigated. Those related papers are included in this pamphlet. Pamphlet lacks a proper cover.

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

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