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Mexican War, 1846-1848

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Mexican-American War collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 699
Scope and Contents

Various military documents and papers created during the obtaining and dispersal of supplies to troops. Also includes miscellaneous documents and correspondence.

Dates: 1847-1895

A. I. Terrell letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230323450]
Identifier: MSS SC 2418
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter dated 26 July 1848 and addressed to Abel Hagerty in Witumpka, Alabama. The item was written in Brazos, Texas. Terrell describes his journey by steamship from New Orleans. Terrell came in an attemp to invest in surplus Mexican War stock, equipment, and supplies, especially horses which their company planed to drive overland to New Orleans after purchasing them from the United States government.

Dates: 1848 July 26