A letter discussing the inequalities and lack of scale in the brevet system which affects many of the men fighting in the Mexican War. General Kearny is disturbed that Lt. Elwell has not received a brevet promotion for his heroic service and harshly criticizes General Harney’s actions.
Subject (Name):
Boone, Nathan, 1782-1857?, Elwell, Richard S., Gibbs, Alfred, Graham, Lorimer, Harney, William Selby, 1800-1889, Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862, Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870, Mason, Richard Barnes, 1797-1850, Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866, United States. Army --Promotions, United States. Army. Cavalry, 1st, United States. Army. Cavalry, 2nd, and Worth, William Jenkins, 1794-1849
Philip Kearny, nephew of S. W. Kearny, writes to John Walker at General Scott’s office regarding a certificate of merit for the men in Company "F" 1st Dragoons, expressing his regret for the omission of a recommendation for Scott’s orderly, Macrae.
The letter to Gen. Jesup (WA MSS S-353) requests permission for Philip Kearny’s company to purchase their own horses.
Subject (Name):
Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860, Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862, United States. Army. Cavalry, 1st, United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps, and Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869
The letter to Gen. Wool (WA MSS S-354) requests orders to buy equipment and clothing.
Subject (Name):
Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860, Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862, United States. Army. Cavalry, 1st, United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps, and Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869
