Mexican War, 1846-1848
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas L. Kane correspondence on the Mexican War, 1846 June-1846 December
Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains Kane's correspondence relating to the Mexican War, focusing on his efforts to gain a military commission. Materials dated from June to December 1846.
Dates:
1846 June-1846 December
David B. Tower diary
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 992
Scope and Contents
One handwritten, bound journal with photocopy and typescript. Tower's record gives the views of one enlisted man in the War with Mexico. He was not involved in battle but presents an account of marching from Veracruz to Mexico City. He also describes the various areas he visited. Tower spent three months in a military hospital and later returned to the United States.
Dates:
1847-1857
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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David B. Tower diary