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A. J. Mills Mexican War letter, 1847
MANUSCRIPTSMCII : Box 31 : Folder 11
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Title:

A. J. Mills Mexican War letter, 1847
Mills letter

Creator/Contributor:

Mills, A. J., creator

Abstract:

Letter and partial typescript from A. J. Mills, of the 1st Regiment of Missouri Mounted Volunteers under Colonel Alexander W. Doniphan, to his brother detailing his experiences during the war against Mexico, culminating in the Battle of Sacramento and march into Chihuahua.

Date:

1847 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Campaigns -- Texas
Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Campaigns -- Mexico

Note:

On September 23, 1846 General Kearny ordered Col. Alexander W. Doniphan, commander of the 1st regiment of Missouri Mounted Volunteers, to lead an expedition to Chihuahua in support of General Wool. During the 3000-mile march the regiment defeated the Mexicans at the Battle of El Brazito, occupied El Paso, and defeated a Mexican Force at the Battle of Sacramento before marching into Chihuahua on March 1, 1847.
Mills letter.
Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.

Physical Description:

print
1 file folder; 14 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.

Language:

English

Identifier:

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.