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Samuel Ryan Curtis diaries and papers, 1846-[ca. 1860]
BANC MSS M-M 1723 volume; BANC MSS M-M 1723-1725 positive microfilm
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Title:

Samuel Ryan Curtis diaries and papers, 1846-[ca. 1860]

Creator/Contributor:

Curtis, Samuel Ryan, 1805-1866, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849, Correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850, Correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869, Correspondent.

Abstract:

Journal kept while commanding the Third Ohio Infantry, chiefly on occupation duty at Matamoros, Camargo and Saltillo, 1846-1847. Some correspondence, including drafts of letters to General Taylor and President Polk and letters from General Wool. Drafts of rules for the military government of Coahuila and of a speech against disunion prepared while Congressman from Iowa. Clippings.

Date:

1846 (issued)

Subject:

United States. -- Congress.
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Regimental histories -- Ohio infantry -- 3rd regiment
Mexico -- Description and travel

Note:

RESTRICTED ORIGINAL. USE MICROFILM COPY ONLY: Use of original only by permission of the Head of the Manuscripts Division.
The 1846-47 diary has been edited and annotated by Joseph E. Chance and published as: Mexico Under Fire (Texas Christian University Press: Fort Worth, 1994).

Type:

Diaries.

Physical Description:

3 v. & 5 folders in box.
partial microfilm reel (332 exposures) : negative (Rich. 416:9) and positive.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS M-M 1723 volume
BANC MSS M-M 1723-1725 positive microfilm

Origin:

Mexico

Copyright Note:

RESTRICTED ORIGINAL. USE MICROFILM COPY ONLY: Use of original only by permission of the Head of the Manuscripts Division.