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2.
- Creator:
- Steffen, Randy, 1917- artist
- Published / Created:
- [1959]
- Call Number:
- WA Prints +140
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Print shows Jack Hays in blue coat and red shirt at head of three other riders, each holds a Colt Walker revolver in his right hand
- Alternative Title:
- ©1959
- Description:
- Title from caption below image. and Text below title caption: Copr. 1959 by the Company of Military Collectors & Historians.
- Publisher:
- Presidio Press
- Subject (Name):
- Hays, John Coffee, 1817-1883 and Texas Rangers
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848 and Colt revoler
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hay's regiment, Texas mounted volunteers (Texas Rangers), 1847-1848 : Military uniforms in America, plate no. 167
3.
- Creator:
- Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
- Published / Created:
- 1947 December 6
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-1083 D294
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- Concerns mailing directions for his father-in-law, Zachary Taylor, during the Mexican War.
- Description:
- Autograph letter, signed.
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Letter: Jefferson Davis to Dear Sir (Unidentified)]
4.
- Creator:
- Warren, Henry, 1794-1879, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1861?]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 861wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Print shows close combat battle scene with Major Dix struggling to hold the American flag, in center foreground; with fallen men and horse; men fighting with long guns, lances, and sabers
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 861wa copy 1: On sheet 20.4 x 29.0 cm. State without imprint letters., BEIN BrSides Zc50 861wa copy 2: On sheet 21.8 x 26.3 cm. State with imprint letters., Title from caption below image., and State without imprint letters issued in Tomes, Robert. Battles of America by land and sea (New York: Virtue & Company, 1861), volume 3, plate ahead of page 399.
- Publisher:
- George Virtue
- Subject (Geographic):
- Buena Vista, Mexico and Mexico.
- Subject (Name):
- Dix, John A. 1798-1879 (John Adams),
- Subject (Topic):
- Buena Vista, Battle of, Mexico, 1847, Campaigns and battles, Mexican War, 1846-1848, American, Soldiers, Flags, and Arms and armament
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista
5.
- Creator:
- Chapin, John Reuben, 1823-1894, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1861]
- Call Number:
- BrSide4o Zc50 861ci
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Subject: Central figure on horseback, Major Samuel Ringgold, falls backward with saber falling from hand; horseman, right, turns toward him, as do other soldiers in distance; horseman, left and behind, holds up hand; with fallen soldier, foreground
- Description:
- Title from caption below image. and Text below imprint: Entered according to act of Congress AD 1860 by John Emmins in the clerk's office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
- Publisher:
- Virtue & Co. Publishers
- Subject (Geographic):
- Texas.
- Subject (Name):
- Ringgold, Samuel, 1796-1846 and Ringgold, Samuel, 1796-1846.
- Subject (Topic):
- Palo Alto, Battle of, Tex., 1846, Campaigns and battles, Mexican War, 1846-1848, American, Soldiers, and Horses
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Fall of Major Ringold
6.
- Creator:
- Warren, Henry, 1794-1879, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1861?]
- Call Number:
- BrSide4o Zc50 861wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Print shows close combat battle scene with Major Dix struggling to hold the American flag, in center foreground; with fallen men and horse; men fighting with long guns, lances, and sabers
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 861wa copy 1: On sheet 20.4 x 29.0 cm. State without imprint letters., BEIN BrSides Zc50 861wa copy 2: On sheet 21.8 x 26.3 cm. State with imprint letters., Title from caption below image., and State without imprint letters issued in Tomes, Robert. Battles of America by land and sea (New York: Virtue & Company, 1861), volume 3, plate ahead of page 399.
- Publisher:
- George Virtue
- Subject (Geographic):
- Buena Vista, Mexico and Mexico.
- Subject (Name):
- Dix, John A. 1798-1879 (John Adams),
- Subject (Topic):
- Buena Vista, Battle of, Mexico, 1847, Campaigns and battles, Mexican War, 1846-1848, American, Soldiers, Flags, and Arms and armament
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista
7.
- Creator:
- Woodville, Richard Caton, 1825-1855, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1853]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 853wo
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Subject: A group of men gather around a man reading a newspaper on the steps of the "American Hotel." An African American man and child also listen on the steps of the hotel. A woman is seen listening in from inside through a window. Various broadsides are posted on the building
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 853wo: On sheet 69 x 56 cm., Signed on plate: R.C.W. 1848., and At foot of sheet: Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1853 by the American Art Union in the clerk's office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York.
- Publisher:
- Printed by J. Dalton
- Subject (Topic):
- Men, African Americans, and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mexican news. : Engraved from the original picture. American Art-Union 1851
8.
- Creator:
- Woodville, Richard Caton, 1825-1855, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1853?]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 853woz 02
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Print shows a group of men gathered around a man reading a newspaper on the steps of the "American Hotel." An African American man and child also listen from the steps of the hotel. A woman is seen listening in through a window from inside the hotel. Various broadsides are posted on the building
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 01: On sheet 30.0 x 22.7 cm., BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 02: On sheet 31.7 x 23.8 cm., and BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 03: On sheet 28.5 x 21.9 cm. Written in pencil at bottom right of sheet: Proof before final lettering done.
- Publisher:
- D. Appleton & Co.
- Subject (Topic):
- Men, African Americans, and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mexican news
9.
- Creator:
- Woodville, Richard Caton, 1825-1855, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1853?]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 853woz 01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Print shows a group of men gathered around a man reading a newspaper on the steps of the "American Hotel." An African American man and child also listen from the steps of the hotel. A woman is seen listening in through a window from inside the hotel. Various broadsides are posted on the building
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 01: On sheet 30.0 x 22.7 cm., BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 02: On sheet 31.7 x 23.8 cm., and BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 03: On sheet 28.5 x 21.9 cm. Written in pencil at bottom right of sheet: Proof before final lettering done.
- Publisher:
- D. Appleton & Co.
- Subject (Topic):
- Men, African Americans, and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mexican news
10.
- Creator:
- Woodville, Richard Caton, 1825-1855, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1853?]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 853woz 03
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Print shows a group of men gathered around a man reading a newspaper on the steps of the "American Hotel." An African American man and child also listen from the steps of the hotel. A woman is seen listening in through a window from inside the hotel. Various broadsides are posted on the building
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 01: On sheet 30.0 x 22.7 cm., BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 02: On sheet 31.7 x 23.8 cm., and BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 03: On sheet 28.5 x 21.9 cm. Written in pencil at bottom right of sheet: Proof before final lettering done.
- Publisher:
- D. Appleton & Co.
- Subject (Topic):
- Men, African Americans, and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mexican news
11.
- Creator:
- Kendall, Geo. Wilkins (George Wilkins), 1809-1867
- Published / Created:
- 1841-1852
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-1248 K333
- Image Count:
- 35
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- George Kendall's letters relate to the Texan Santa Fe expedition and his book, The War between the United States and Mexico. Accompanying these are a draft of a letter from Kendall's family to Daniel Webster, Secretary of State, and his answer.
- Subject (Name):
- Kendall, Geo. Wilkins (George Wilkins), 1809-1867, Kendall, Thaddeus, Rix, Catherine F. Kendall, Rix, William, 1811-1892, and United States Department of State
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848, Texan Santa Fé Expedition, 1841, and The War between the United States and Mexico
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letters
12.
- Creator:
- Clarke, Thomas Curtis, 1827-1901
- Published / Created:
- 1852.
- Call Number:
- Zc72 +852cL
- Image Count:
- 74
- Description:
- BEIN Zc72 +852cL: Original wrappers., Apparently issued as a campaign document for Stockton., and At head of title: Brilliant national work!!
- Publisher:
- S.C. Paul & Co.
- Subject (Geographic):
- California
- Subject (Name):
- Stockton, Robert Field, 1795-1866.
- Subject (Topic):
- History, Mexican War, 1846-1848, and Naval operations
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The mission of America: containing the conquest of California, resources of the Pacific, the American Navy. To which is added, The operations of Commodore Stockton on the western coast, from the original manuscript of the late J. Fenimore Cooper ...
13.
- Creator:
- Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
- Published / Created:
- 1849 November 1
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-1135
- Image Count:
- 3
- Abstract:
- 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
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : to General Mason, 1st dragoons / by Philip Kearny, 1849 Nov 1
14.
- Creator:
- Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
- Published / Created:
- 1849 September 4
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-981 K215
- Image Count:
- 3
- Abstract:
- 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.
- Subject (Name):
- Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862 and Walker, John
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : to John Walker / by Philip Kearny, 1849 Sep 4
15.
- Creator:
- Wagner & M'Guigan, lithographer
- Published / Created:
- 1849]
- Call Number:
- WA Prints +174
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Subject: Scene depicting the American forces landing on the beach at Vera Cruz, Mexico. Soldiers are seen in rowboats heading to shore, and others are seen pitching tents and unloading cannons from boats. Smoke and fire is seen in the distance
- Description:
- Removed from Frost, J. Pictorial history of Mexico and the Mexican war, Philadelphia, 1849, BIB 43005. and Lithographed by Wagner & M'Guigan.
- Publisher:
- Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848, Campaigns, and Military campaigns
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Landing of the troops at Vera Cruz
16.
- Creator:
- Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
- Published / Created:
- 1848 September 12
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-548 K215
- Image Count:
- 3
- Abstract:
- Explanation of recruiting account expenses beyond the usual amount.
- Subject (Name):
- Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860 and Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : to T. S. Jesup / by Philip Kearny, 1848 Sep 12
17.
- Creator:
- Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
- Published / Created:
- c1847-c1848.
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 848wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- BEIN 2003 Folio 94: Autograph on nos. 1 and 3: Lt. L.L. Lee. From the collection of Paul Mellon., BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848wa: Numbers 3 through 8 mounted separately on sheets 66 x 79 cm. Numbers 4 and 5 without "Naval portfolio"., and BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848waz 01: Numbers 1-4 and 6-8 wanting. Mounted on sheet 66 x 79 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sarony & Major
- Subject (Name):
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. and United States. Navy
- Subject (Topic):
- History and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Naval portfolio naval scenes in the Mexican War / [graphic]
18.
- Creator:
- Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
- Published / Created:
- c1847-c1848.
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 848wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- BEIN 2003 Folio 94: Autograph on nos. 1 and 3: Lt. L.L. Lee. From the collection of Paul Mellon., BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848wa: Numbers 3 through 8 mounted separately on sheets 66 x 79 cm. Numbers 4 and 5 without "Naval portfolio"., and BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848waz 01: Numbers 1-4 and 6-8 wanting. Mounted on sheet 66 x 79 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sarony & Major
- Subject (Name):
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. and United States. Navy
- Subject (Topic):
- History and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Naval portfolio naval scenes in the Mexican War / [graphic]
19.
- Creator:
- Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
- Published / Created:
- c1847-c1848.
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 848wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- BEIN 2003 Folio 94: Autograph on nos. 1 and 3: Lt. L.L. Lee. From the collection of Paul Mellon., BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848wa: Numbers 3 through 8 mounted separately on sheets 66 x 79 cm. Numbers 4 and 5 without "Naval portfolio"., and BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848waz 01: Numbers 1-4 and 6-8 wanting. Mounted on sheet 66 x 79 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sarony & Major
- Subject (Name):
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. and United States. Navy
- Subject (Topic):
- History and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Naval portfolio naval scenes in the Mexican War / [graphic]
20.
- Creator:
- Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
- Published / Created:
- c1847-c1848.
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 848wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- BEIN 2003 Folio 94: Autograph on nos. 1 and 3: Lt. L.L. Lee. From the collection of Paul Mellon., BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848wa: Numbers 3 through 8 mounted separately on sheets 66 x 79 cm. Numbers 4 and 5 without "Naval portfolio"., and BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848waz 01: Numbers 1-4 and 6-8 wanting. Mounted on sheet 66 x 79 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sarony & Major
- Subject (Name):
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. and United States. Navy
- Subject (Topic):
- History and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Naval portfolio naval scenes in the Mexican War / [graphic]
21.
- Creator:
- Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
- Published / Created:
- c1847-c1848.
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 848wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- BEIN 2003 Folio 94: Autograph on nos. 1 and 3: Lt. L.L. Lee. From the collection of Paul Mellon., BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848wa: Numbers 3 through 8 mounted separately on sheets 66 x 79 cm. Numbers 4 and 5 without "Naval portfolio"., and BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848waz 01: Numbers 1-4 and 6-8 wanting. Mounted on sheet 66 x 79 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sarony & Major
- Subject (Name):
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. and United States. Navy
- Subject (Topic):
- History and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Naval portfolio naval scenes in the Mexican War / [graphic]
22.
- Creator:
- Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
- Published / Created:
- c1847-c1848.
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 848wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- BEIN 2003 Folio 94: Autograph on nos. 1 and 3: Lt. L.L. Lee. From the collection of Paul Mellon., BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848wa: Numbers 3 through 8 mounted separately on sheets 66 x 79 cm. Numbers 4 and 5 without "Naval portfolio"., and BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848waz 01: Numbers 1-4 and 6-8 wanting. Mounted on sheet 66 x 79 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sarony & Major
- Subject (Name):
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. and United States. Navy
- Subject (Topic):
- History and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Naval portfolio naval scenes in the Mexican War / [graphic]
23.
- Creator:
- Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
- Published / Created:
- c1847-c1848.
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 848waz 01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- BEIN 2003 Folio 94: Autograph on nos. 1 and 3: Lt. L.L. Lee. From the collection of Paul Mellon., BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848wa: Numbers 3 through 8 mounted separately on sheets 66 x 79 cm. Numbers 4 and 5 without "Naval portfolio"., and BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848waz 01: Numbers 1-4 and 6-8 wanting. Mounted on sheet 66 x 79 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sarony & Major
- Subject (Name):
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. and United States. Navy
- Subject (Topic):
- History and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Naval portfolio naval scenes in the Mexican War / [graphic]
24.
- Creator:
- Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
- Published / Created:
- c1847-c1848.
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 848wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- BEIN 2003 Folio 94: Autograph on nos. 1 and 3: Lt. L.L. Lee. From the collection of Paul Mellon., BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848wa: Numbers 3 through 8 mounted separately on sheets 66 x 79 cm. Numbers 4 and 5 without "Naval portfolio"., and BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848waz 01: Numbers 1-4 and 6-8 wanting. Mounted on sheet 66 x 79 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sarony & Major
- Subject (Name):
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. and United States. Navy
- Subject (Topic):
- History and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Naval portfolio naval scenes in the Mexican War / [graphic]
25.
- Creator:
- Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
- Published / Created:
- c1847-c1848.
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 848wa
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- BEIN 2003 Folio 94: Autograph on nos. 1 and 3: Lt. L.L. Lee. From the collection of Paul Mellon., BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848wa: Numbers 3 through 8 mounted separately on sheets 66 x 79 cm. Numbers 4 and 5 without "Naval portfolio"., and BEIN Broadsides Zc50 848waz 01: Numbers 1-4 and 6-8 wanting. Mounted on sheet 66 x 79 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sarony & Major
- Subject (Name):
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. and United States. Navy
- Subject (Topic):
- History and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Naval portfolio naval scenes in the Mexican War / [graphic]
26.
- Creator:
- Baillie, James S., active 1838-1855, lithographer
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1848?]
- Call Number:
- WA Prints +177
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Subject: Image of General Winfield Scott on horseback at left, surrounded by troops. He points his sword towards the battle, where cannonballs fly in the air and the ground is covered in thick white clouds of smoke. Battleships are seen in the distance
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., Signed "F.K." in lower left corner., "American Army 12,000 men. American loss in killed and wounded about 75 men. Mexican Army 9,000 men. Mexican loss: killed about 1000, and 4,000 prisoners.", and "Agents: J. Bardsley, cor. of Arch & 2d. St. Phila. -- Joseph Ward, 52 Cornhill, Boston Mass., G.J. Loomis, no. 9 Washington St. Albany."
- Publisher:
- Lith. & Pub. by J. Baillie. 88 St. near 3d. Ave. N. York
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico
- Subject (Name):
- Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 and Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866.
- Subject (Topic):
- Soldiers, Mexican War, 1846-1848, Campaigns, and Military campaigns
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Bombardment of Vera Cruz. : By the American army, commanded by Genl. Scott
27.
- Published / Created:
- [1848]
- Call Number:
- WA Prints +176
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- In the foreground, American troops stab, bayonette, and pummel their Mexican enemies while one mounted American soldier battles a mounted Mexican officer. In the near background, a mounted General Taylor directs more American infantry into the battle
- Alternative Title:
- Battle of Buena Vista (James Baillie : 1848)
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1848 by J Baillie, ...", and "American Army 4,500 men. American loss in killed & wounded about 800. Mexican Army 20,000 men. Mexican loss in killed & wounded 5,000. Run away the remainder."
- Publisher:
- Published by James Baillie, 87th St. near 3rd Avenue, N.Y.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico
- Subject (Topic):
- Buena Vista, Battle of, Mexico, 1847, Mexican War, 1846-1848, and Campaigns
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Battle of Buena Vista : fought Feby. 23rd, 1847 : the American Army under Genl. Taylor were completely victorious
28.
- Creator:
- Baillie, James S., active 1838-1855, lithographer
- Published / Created:
- c1848.
- Call Number:
- WA Prints +172
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Print shows General Winfield Scott, full-length portrait, seated on horseback, facing front, leading triumphant American troops into Mexico City during the Mexican War
- Alternative Title:
- General Scott's grand entry into the city of Mexico, Sept. 14th, 1847
- Description:
- "Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1848, by J. Baillie, in the Clerk's Office of the Dist't. Court of the South'n. Dist't. of N.Y."
- Publisher:
- Published by James Baillie
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico City (Mexico), Mexico, Mexico City, and Mexico City.
- Subject (Name):
- Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 and Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866.
- Subject (Topic):
- Military service, History, Mexican War, 1846-1848, Military personnel, and American
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Genl. Scott's grand entry into the city of Mexico, Sept. 14th, 1847
29.
- Published / Created:
- [1848?]
- Call Number:
- WA Prints 305
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- With the Catedral de México as a backdrop, mounted American troops ride decorously into the city, observed by crowds of impassive onlookers
- Alternative Title:
- Occupation of the capital of Mexico, by the American army
- Description:
- Title from caption below image.
- Publisher:
- Lith. by Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico City (Mexico)
- Subject (Name):
- Catedral de México
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848 and Campaigns
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The occupation of the capitol of Mexico, by the American army
30.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1847 Sep. 27 and 1848 Jun. 25
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-641
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 1
- Image Count:
- 8
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [LS] 1847 Sep. 27, Zachary Taylor [to] John Danforth; [ALS] 1848 Jun. 25, John Danforth [to] Thomas W. Williams
31.
- Creator:
- Burnett, W. C., (Wellington C.)
- Published / Created:
- 1848 Jan 3
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-999 B935
- Image Count:
- 4
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- W. C. Burnett, a member of Company "E" 15th Infantry during the War with Mexico, writes home about Molino del Rey being filled with American troops, the capture of General Valencia by the Texas Rangers, the rumor that Cadwalader is going to move on to Mexico, and his own daily life.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Molina del Rey (Mexico)
- Subject (Name):
- Burnett, Lester, Cadwalader, George, 1806-1879, Texas Rangers, United States--Army--Infantry Regiment, 15th, United States--Army--Military life, and Valencia, Gabriel, 1799-1848
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : to his father, Lester Burnett
32.
- Published / Created:
- 1848?
- Call Number:
- BrSide4o Zc50 848yu
- Image Count:
- 2
- Description:
- BEIN: Imperfect: mutilated., Broadside announces that Americans are interested in defending whites in the Yucatàn from Indian attacks., and Signed and dated at end: Jno. H. Peoples, City of Mexico, May 28, 1848.
- Publisher:
- s.n.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Yucatán (Mexico : State)--History--Caste War, 1847-1855
- Subject (Name):
- Peoples, John H
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Yucatan : the distressed condition of the whites of this unhappy state, is attracting the attention of the humane ...
33.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1848 Oct. 30
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-641
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 1
- Image Count:
- 7
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [ALS] 1848 Oct. 30, Zachary Taylor [to] Henry K. Rayner
34.
- Creator:
- Washington, John Macrae, 1797-1853
- Published / Created:
- 1848 Jun 5
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-580 W2775
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- In a brief letter to his wife, John Washington tells of the ratification of the peace treaty between the United States and Mexico.
- Subject (Name):
- Mexico, Treaties, etc., United States, 1848 Feb 2, Washington, John Macrae, 1797-1853, and Washington, John Macrae, Mrs
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter: to his wife
35.
- Published / Created:
- Marzo 8 de 1847
- Call Number:
- Zc50 847tq 3/8
- Image Count:
- 2
- Abstract:
- Attack on four members of congress, Jose Maria Lafragua, Octaviano Munoz Ledo, Mariano Otero, and Jose Ramon Pacheco, who have supported the insurgents in the rebellion against the administration of Gomez Farias.
- Description:
- Quarto broadside.
- Publisher:
- Valders y Redondas, impresores
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico --Politics and government --1821-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Gomez Farias, Valentin, 1781-1858., Lafragua, Jose Mari´a, 1813-1875, Munoz Ledo, Octaviano, 1815-1874, Otero, Mariano, 1817-1850, Pacheco, Jose Ramon, 1805-1865, and Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de, 1794?-1876.
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848 and Mexican War, 1846-1848 --Confiscations and contributions --Mexico
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Traicion de cuatro diputados
36.
- Creator:
- Ibarra, Domingo, d. 1850
Puebla (Mexico : State). Governor (1846 nov. 20-Apr. 1847 : Ibarra)
Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de, 1794?-1876 - Published / Created:
- marzo 17 de 1847
- Call Number:
- Zc50 847sxf 3/17
- Image Count:
- 2
- Abstract:
- Two communications from Santa Anna concerning the civil war and his return to power, one to Pena y Barragan and another to Gomez Farias, and a third communication, this from Domingo Ibarra, governor of Puebla, to Gomez Farias.
- Description:
- Quarto broadside.
- Publisher:
- Imprenta de J. Mari´a Rivera
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico --Politics and government --1821-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Gomez Farias, Valenti´n, 1781-1858 and Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de, 1794?-1876.
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Comunicaciones del Exmo. Sr. Gral. Santa-Anna
37.
- Creator:
- Barton, Charles Crillon, -1851, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1847]
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Sailing ships in the harbor watch over American troops camped in tents on the island
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., Below main image, and dividing title in half, is a small inset map of the island with title "Boat book draft of the island of Lobos, Gulf of Mexico.", "On stone by H. Dacre.", and "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1847, by P.S. Duval ..."
- Publisher:
- Published by P.S. Duval, no. 7 Bank Alley
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico and Veracruz-Llave (State)
- Subject (Topic):
- Islands, Military camps, Mexican War, 1846-1848, and Campaigns
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The island of Lobos : rendezvous of the U.S. Army under General Scott, previous to the attack on Vera Cruz, February 9th, 1847
38.
- Creator:
- Barton, Charles Crillon, -1851, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1847]
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Longboats full of American troops row from large sailing ships in the harbor to the Mexican shore, where several are already mustering and one has planted an American flag
- Description:
- "On stone by H. Dacre." and "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1847, by P.S. Duval ..."
- Publisher:
- Published by P.S. Duval, no. 7 Bank Alley
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848 and Campaigns
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Landing of the U.S. Army under General Scott, on the beach near Vera Cruz March 9th 1847
39.
- Creator:
- Polhemus, J. D. L., artist
- Published / Created:
- [1847?]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 847pp
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Print reproduces a drawing by Jason D.L. Polhemus of New York that depicts the United States Army First Division of Volunteers encamped in a plain below mountains; troops mustered by unit are marked with numerals 1-10 in image and named in list below title caption. The top half of the image is cloudy sky above mountains
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 847pp copy 2: Imperfect: Sheet split in two pieces between image and caption; each piece mounted on paper boards separately. Image mounted on board 45 x 78 cm; caption mounted on board 14 x 78 cm., Title from caption printed below image., Below caption title: Fig. 1, N.Y.V.; fig. 2, 1st Penns.; fig. 3, Massts.; fig. 4, 2nd Ohio; fig. 5, S.C.; fig. 6, 2nd Penns.; fig. 7, 4th Ohio; fig. 8, Geoa.; fig. 9, Illinois, Tenne., Keny., & Inda.; fig. 10, Santa Anna's hacienda & quarters of General Patterson & staff; 1st Brigade under command of Col. F.M. Wynkoop; 2d Brigade under command of Col. Chas Brough., and Additional text below image: This picture is most respectfully dedicated to Maj. Gen. Patterson by his humble servant, J.D.L. Polhemus of the New York Volunteers.
- Publisher:
- F. Kuhl's lith press
- Subject (Name):
- Patterson, Robert, 1792-1881
- Subject (Topic):
- Cerro Gordo, Battle of, Mexico, 1847 and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The First Division Volunteers encamped at Elencerro, Mexico, under Command of Maj. Gen. Robert Patterson
40.
- Creator:
- N. Currier (Firm), lithographer
- Published / Created:
- 1847]
- Call Number:
- WA Prints +187
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Subject: Image of General Zachary Taylor sitting on his horse, apporaching three Mexican soldiers standing at right. Taylor is surrounded by other American soldiers, and fighting can be seen in the distance
- Alternative Title:
- General Taylor never surrenders
- Description:
- "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1847 by N. Currier, in the clerk's office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York."
- Publisher:
- N. Currier
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850.
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848, Campaigns, Soldiers, and Military campaigns
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Santa Anna's messengers requesting Genl. Taylor to surrender his forces at discretion, previous to the Battle of Buena Vista. : "General Taylor never surrenders" : [One line of quotation from Taylor]
41.
- Published / Created:
- [1847?]
- Call Number:
- WA Prints +171
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Against a backdrop of barren hills, a seemingly impregnable fortress rises from choppy seas, approached by a handful of sailing ships
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., "258"--Below title., Date suggested by similarity to the print "Grand salute at Vera Cruz, from the American fleet and the Castle San Juan D'Ulloa in honor of the American flag," copyrighted 1847 and publlished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg and D. Needham., and The American occupation of San Juan de Ulúa, a Mexican military fort, occurred on 29 March 1847, at the end of the Battle of Veracruz.
- Publisher:
- Kelloggs & Thayer, 144 Fulton St. N.Y., E.B. & E.C. Kellogg 136 Main St. Hartford, Conn, and D. Needham, 223 Main St. Buffalo
- Subject (Geographic):
- Mexico.
- Subject (Name):
- Castillo de San Juan de Ulúa (Mexico)
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848 and Campaigns
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Castle of San Juan D'Ulloa, at Vera Cruz
42.
- Creator:
- Thompson, D. George, -approximately 1870, engraver
- Published / Created:
- [1847?]
- Call Number:
- BrSide4o Zc50 847th
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Print shows the seige at Vera Cruz underway; in foreground, U.S. artillery group; U.S. flag; in background, right, ships, and left, town under fire
- Description:
- BEIN Broadsides4to Zc50 847th: On sheet 21.8 x 29.0 cm. and Title from caption below image.
- Publisher:
- Published by S. Walker
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848 and Vera Cruz, Battle of, 1847
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The Battle of Vera Cruz : night scene
43.
- Creator:
- Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-36
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 1 | Folder 1
- Image Count:
- 38
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Drafts and copies of letters from Secretary of War William L. Marcy to various commanders in the field, 1846-1847. 170 p.
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > To Taylor 5 pieces
44.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1847 Feb. 12
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-641
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 1
- Image Count:
- 7
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [ALS] 1847 Feb. 12, Zachary Taylor [to] R.F. Allison
45.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1844-1847
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-641
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 1
- Image Count:
- 77
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [11 LS] Zachary Taylor [to] [Roger Jones] Adjutant General of the U.S. Army
46.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1847 Jul. 14 and 1847 Sep. 18
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-641
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 2
- Image Count:
- 27
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [2 ALS] 1847 Jul. 14 and 1847 Sep. 18, Zachary Taylor [to] John E. Wool
47.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1846 Jul. 16, 1846 Jul. 31, and 1847 Nov. 2
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-641
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 2
- Image Count:
- 26
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [3 ALS] 1846 Jul. 16, 1846 Jul. 31, and 1847 Nov. 2, Zachary Taylor [to] R.C. Wood
48.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1847 Mar. 1
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-641
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 2
- Image Count:
- 3
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [LS] 1847 Mar. 1, Zachary Taylor [to] James K. Polk
49.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1846 Feb. 2 and 1847 Aug. 16
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-641
- Collection Title:
- Letters
- Container / Volume:
- Box 2
- Image Count:
- 10
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Subject (Name):
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [2 LS] 1846 Feb. 2 and 1847 Aug. 16, Zachary Taylor [to] William L. Marcy
50.
- Creator:
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Published / Created:
- 1847 May 4
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-1568 T219
- Image Count:
- 5
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Letter from Zachary Tayor as Aide to the Commander in Chief, to the Cuartel General Ejercito de Ocupacion concerning a previous communication by a commission dealing with contributions for Nuevo Leon. Taylor expresses satisfaction with the impartiality shown by the committee, asks the commissioners to recognize the importance of neutrality and to convey that to the people, and states his belief that no one from Nuevo Leon participated in the violence against the trains.
- Subject (Name):
- United States--Army--History--Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848, Mexican War, 1846-1848--Campaigns, and Mexican War, 1846-1848--Occupied territories
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter to the Cuartel General Ejercito de Ocupacion