The Mexican War and Its Heroes: Being a Complete History of the Mexican War, Embracing All the Operations Under Generals Taylor and Scott, with a Biography of the Officers. Also, an Account of the Conquests of California and New Mexico ... Illustrated with Accurate Portraits and Other Beautiful EngravingsLippincott, Grambo, 1850 - 487 páginas |
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... miles from the Ohio river , and five from Lexington . As the latter in- creased in size and population , the fortunes and importance of Richard Taylor grew with it . He received from President Wash- ington a commission as collector of ...
... miles from the Ohio river , and five from Lexington . As the latter in- creased in size and population , the fortunes and importance of Richard Taylor grew with it . He received from President Wash- ington a commission as collector of ...
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... who had accompanied ine one hundred and forty - five miles , most of the way through an un- explored wilderness , without guides , who had so gallantly beaten the enemy under my orders in his strongest position , BATTLE OF OKEECHOBEE . 19.
... who had accompanied ine one hundred and forty - five miles , most of the way through an un- explored wilderness , without guides , who had so gallantly beaten the enemy under my orders in his strongest position , BATTLE OF OKEECHOBEE . 19.
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... miles into the enemy's country , opened roads , and constructed bridges and causeways , when necessary , on the greater portion of the route , established two depôts and the necessary defences for the same , and finally overtook and ...
... miles into the enemy's country , opened roads , and constructed bridges and causeways , when necessary , on the greater portion of the route , established two depôts and the necessary defences for the same , and finally overtook and ...
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... miles from Point Isabel , declining to come further , and sent me a formal protest of the prefect of the northern district of Tamaulipas against our occupation of the country . " At this moment it was discovered that the buildings at ...
... miles from Point Isabel , declining to come further , and sent me a formal protest of the prefect of the northern district of Tamaulipas against our occupation of the country . " At this moment it was discovered that the buildings at ...
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... miles , he halted and passed the night . The march was resumed on the following morning , and continued until noon , when scouts brought the intelligence that the enemy were drawn up in force , directly across the road . The period so ...
... miles , he halted and passed the night . The march was resumed on the following morning , and continued until noon , when scouts brought the intelligence that the enemy were drawn up in force , directly across the road . The period so ...
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The Mexican War and Its Heroes: Being a Complete History of the Mexican War ... Visualização integral - 1849 |
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Página 237 - On motion, resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary, and delivered to Dr. DODS, and that they be published in the newspapers of the city. " JOHN P. HULBERT, Chairman.
Página 132 - This species infests a great variety of plants, and is to be found throughout our country from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Página 65 - Illinois), which had been joined by a section of Captain Sherman's battery, had become completely outflanked, and was compelled to fall back, being entirely unsupported. The enemy was now pouring masses of infantry and cavalry along the base of the mountain on our left, and was gaining our rear in great force.
Página 68 - ... Bragg, who had just arrived from the left, was ordered at once into battery. Without any infantry to support him, and at the imminent risk of losing his guns, this officer came rapidly into action, the Mexican line being but a few yards from the muzzle of his pieces. The first discharge of canister caused the enemy to hesitate, the second and third drove him back in disorder, and saved the day.
Página 23 - ... had to do, the obligations of patriotism, justice, humanity, and religion. It would not be easy to find among us a man. who has won a purer fame ; and I am happy to offer this tribute, because I would do something, no matter how little, to hasten the time, when the spirit of Christian humanity shall be accounted an essential attribute and the brightest ornament in a public man.
Página 130 - One attempt to cross was made at the village bridge, another at the upper bridge, and a third at a ford about three miles from the works. At the two first he was repulsed by the regulars — at the ford by the brave volunteers and militia, where he suffered severely in killed, wounded, and prisoners : a considerable body crossed the stream, but were either killed, taken, or driven back.
Página 57 - ... defensive. This will be infinitely painful to you, and for that reason distressing to me. But I rely upon your patriotism to submit to the temporary sacrifice with cheerfulness. No man can better afford to do so. Recent victories place you on that high eminence, and I even flatter my-self that any benefit that may result to me personally from the unequal division of troops alluded to will lessen the pain of your consequent inactivity. You will be aware of the recent call for nine regiments of...
Página 57 - But, my dear General, I shall be obliged to take from you most of the gallant officers and men, (regulars and volunteers,) whom you have so long and so nobly commanded.
Página 68 - O'Brien, with two pieces, had sustained this heavy charge to the last, and was finally obliged to leave his guns on the field — his infantry support being entirely routed. Captain Bragg, who had just arrived from the left, was ordered at once into battery. Without any infantry to support him, and at the imminent risk of losing his guns, this officer came rapidly into action, the Mexican line being but a few yards from the muzzle of his pieces.