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 , which was done in respectful terms . On reaching the river I despatched an officer , high in rank , to convey to the commanding general in Matamoras the expression of my desire for amicable relations , and my willingness to ...
... Matamoras , which was done in respectful terms . On reaching the river I despatched an officer , high in rank , to convey to the commanding general in Matamoras the expression of my desire for amicable relations , and my willingness to ...
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... Matamoras , were warned off on the 17th in- stant , when near the mouth of the river , and put to sea , returning probably to New Orleans . They were not seized , or their cargoes disturbed in any way , nor have they been in the harbour ...
... Matamoras , were warned off on the 17th in- stant , when near the mouth of the river , and put to sea , returning probably to New Orleans . They were not seized , or their cargoes disturbed in any way , nor have they been in the harbour ...
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... , your obe- dient servant , " Z. TAYLOR , " Brevet Brig . Gen. U. S. A. , Commanding . " Sr. Gen. D. PEDRO DE AMPUDIA , Commanding in Matamoras . " 66 Taylor's account of his preparations for defense . On 24 THE WAR .
... , your obe- dient servant , " Z. TAYLOR , " Brevet Brig . Gen. U. S. A. , Commanding . " Sr. Gen. D. PEDRO DE AMPUDIA , Commanding in Matamoras . " 66 Taylor's account of his preparations for defense . On 24 THE WAR .
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... Matamoras , should it become necessary to do so . When our field- work is completed - which will soon be the case - and mounted with its proper armament , five hundred men could hold it against as many thousand Mexicans . Dur- ing the ...
... Matamoras , should it become necessary to do so . When our field- work is completed - which will soon be the case - and mounted with its proper armament , five hundred men could hold it against as many thousand Mexicans . Dur- ing the ...
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... Matamoras side were crowded with spectators of the departure of what they thought our discomfited army , whilst General Arista employed himself in announcing the " retreat " of General Taylor and his army to his government , taking care ...
... Matamoras side were crowded with spectators of the departure of what they thought our discomfited army , whilst General Arista employed himself in announcing the " retreat " of General Taylor and his army to his government , taking care ...
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