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Title:
[General Jose Antonio Mexia (1790-1839)]
Description:
Content/DescriptionHalf-length portrait of man in military uniform wearing fur-lined green cape, pointing to soldiers in the
distance. Born in Cuba, Jose Antonio Mexia came to Mexico in 1823, later became a General, led an expedition against Tampico
in November 1835, and was eventually captured and shot by Santa Anna's forces in 1839.
Creator/Contributor:
Unknown, artist
Date:
[183-?]
Contributing Institution:
UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library
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