Mexican War, 1846-1848
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
201st National Guard, Regiment Histories
Histories of the 201st National Guard Regiment. This regiment dates back to colonial times, beginning as Captain Morgan Morgan's company of militia, and has served with merit in nearly every war in which the United States has engaged. Specific details of this unit's deployment are included in an index.
Albert M. Reese (1872-1965) Papers
These papers contain some correspondence of General John R. Kenly concerning his Civil War career and his book on the War with Mexico and includes a copy of a letter from General Burnside. There are also two newspaper articles, one on the Baltimore fire of 1904 and the other on the USS Constitution.
Frances Packette Todd Papers
George W. Clutter, Mexican War Soldier's Letters
The Mexican War letters of Captain George W. Clutter of the Monongalia "Mountain Boys" attached to the U.S. 13th Regiment, Company B. The letters contain information about recruitment and deployment of his unit. He describes in detail the land and customs of Mexico, particularly the territory between Vera Cruz and Mexico City. His expressed opinions are indicative of expansionist attitudes then prevalent among Americans.
Jim Comstock, Newspaper Editor and Collector, Papers
Roy Bird Cook (1886-1961), Collector, Papers Regarding General Joseph A.J. Lightburn and Other Material
Materials collected by Roy Bird Cook regarding General Joseph Andrew Jackson Lightburn. Includes letters sent to Dr. Bird regarding General Lightburn and the Lightburn family, newspaper clippings regarding Lightburn and the Civil War in West Virginia, two maps, a pamphlet, and other material. See the "Historical Note" for further information about General Lightburn.