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Memorable Christmas Day in the Mexican War Journal
A diarist recounts December 1846 to January 1847 march days toward Monterey and Victoria. The narrative mentions troops, camp life, eggnog, fires on distant peaks, and encounters with Mexican civilians as Gen. Taylor's army advances amid marches averaging around 18 miles daily.
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Mexico
Desi Delta
Wadal
Salulle
Gerade
Howlett’s
Sibley
Monterey
Cadareyta
Dee. May
Geners
Coun- Dee
Vila Grande
Uncom
Gen. Taylor
Niog
Taylor
Am Express
2D Infantry
Alessée
Villa Grande
Oder
Victoria
Jean
Sap Tinthe
Seeetinbasbog Bsoen Bio Government
la Areenete
St A.M
Sapte Anus