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Colville Jackson Minor letters, 1846-1847.
BANC MSS 87/25 cBANC MSS 87/25 cLOCAL
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Title:
Colville Jackson Minor letters, 1846-1847Creator/Contributor:
Minor, Colville Jackson, 1824-1847, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Ord, Edward Otho Cresap, 1818-1883, Correspondent.Creator/Contributor:
Ord, Angustias, 1815-1890, Correspondent.Abstract:
Describes his experiences as a West Point graduate in the Mexican-American War, including a voyage to California, arrival
and life in Monterey. Included are a letter from Edward O.C. Ord to Minor, and one from María Angustias de la Guerra to his
family.
Date:
1846 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caVoyages to the Pacific coast -- Personal narratives
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Voyages vers la côte du Pacifique -- Récits personnels
Guerre du Mexique, 1846-1848
Voyages to the Pacific coast
Note:
Guerra letter in Spanish, with translation.
María Angustias de la Guerra married Manuel Jimeno Casarín, and later Dr. James L. Ord.
Type:
Personal narratives.Physical Description:
8 letters (1 portfolio)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 87/25 c
BANC MSS 87/25 cLOCAL