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Speech of Col Baker on the Mexican War amid calls for more troops
Col Baker urges immediate substantial reinforcement for the Mexican campaign. He warns the army cannot be sustained with 11,000 to 15,000 troops across vast, hostile terrain and emphasizes the sacrifices of regiments from Illinois Massachusetts Louisiana and others. He argues for decisive action next winter to force peace and honors the fallen.
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