The Mexican War and Its Warriors: Comprising a Complete History of All the Operations of the American Armies in Mexico: with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Most Distinguished Officers in the Regular Army and Volunteer ForceH. Mansfield, 1848 - 343 էջ |
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... Matamoras , stating that an attempt to cross the Colorado ⚫ woul be considered a signal for war . Notwithstanding these warlike demonstrations , Gene- ral Taylor crossed the river in face of the foe . He experienced no opposition ...
... Matamoras , stating that an attempt to cross the Colorado ⚫ woul be considered a signal for war . Notwithstanding these warlike demonstrations , Gene- ral Taylor crossed the river in face of the foe . He experienced no opposition ...
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... Matamoras on the 28th . At the first appearance of the American army the city of Matamoras was thrown into the greatest excite- ment . Exaggerated reports both of its strength and intentions had preceded its coming ; and our troops were ...
... Matamoras on the 28th . At the first appearance of the American army the city of Matamoras was thrown into the greatest excite- ment . Exaggerated reports both of its strength and intentions had preceded its coming ; and our troops were ...
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... Matamoras upon the subject , but that officer disclaimed all knowledge of his fate , and the army was left to the most painful conjectures . This continued until the 21st , when a Mexican strolled into camp , and stated that the body of ...
... Matamoras upon the subject , but that officer disclaimed all knowledge of his fate , and the army was left to the most painful conjectures . This continued until the 21st , when a Mexican strolled into camp , and stated that the body of ...
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... Matamoras , were off the mouth of the Rio Grande , he ordered the United States brig Lawrence , with the revenue cutter St. Anna , to cut off the commu- nication by water with that place . A letter from Am- pudia followed the ...
... Matamoras , were off the mouth of the Rio Grande , he ordered the United States brig Lawrence , with the revenue cutter St. Anna , to cut off the commu- nication by water with that place . A letter from Am- pudia followed the ...
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... Matamoras ; but was told at the same time that if I attempted to cross the river it would be regarded as a declaration of war . Again , on my march to Frontone I was met by a deputation of the civil authorities of Matamoras , protesting ...
... Matamoras ; but was told at the same time that if I attempted to cross the river it would be regarded as a declaration of war . Again , on my march to Frontone I was met by a deputation of the civil authorities of Matamoras , protesting ...
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