Battle near Monterrey likely misdated report
Army news recounts a February 25 engagement with Gen Urrea as forces of Morgan and Irvin form a square and repel two hours of attacks. Major casualties cited include 70 Mexican dead, two American killed and three wounded, with Maj Wall struck by a bullet. The tone preserves frontier grit and casual military detail.
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Lest
Arres
Col.Cuntis
Obio&d
Young. Morgen
Ceralvo
Monterey
Urrea
MB Masters
Lieut
Stewart Stersed
Col
Irvin
Col. Morgan
Yan
Maj. Wall
Further Battle Details Describe American Action in Battle
Fragmented report honors multiple officers and regiments in a Civil War battle scene. Gen Taylor appears aboard a horse overlooking action as Kentucky and Mississippi troops clash amid artillery and cavalry. Wounds fall on Col Kee and Col Clay while leaders urge units forward.
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Taylor
Fedlow
Wool
Perenn
Tsa
Imejez
Kentucky
Col Ai Kee
Col Clay
Thenselen
Forord
Willis
Lancdon
Gale Hardin
Coleone
Colooeia NcKee
Cl. 7
Casey
Beffersen
Brave Kentucky Cavalry Repels Cavalry Assault At Buena Vista
The report recounts Col Humphrey Marshall’s Kentucky Cavalry driving back a force of over 2009 lancers and hussars with carbine fire, and Col May leading a dragoon squadron against a large mounted enemy force. It notes General Lane’s injury yet continued leadership, and mentions harsh treatment of wounded by the Mexicans while detailing chaotic actions around Buena Vista.
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McClung
Monterey
Humphrey Marshall
Kentucky
Lancers
Hussars
May
Arkansas
Minoo
Hna Nox
Boreland
Santa Anna
Saullo Durng
Buena Vista
Tanthen
Senta Anna
Isier
Jew Daeid
Teres
Homer
Wittie
Lima
Ohio
LINN
Gia
Market prices and estate notice in 1847
A fragment from a 1847 market report shows grain and flour prices for Wheat and other staples, with figures for barley oats rye and meal, plus provisions and seeds. It also lists a brief estate notice for James Creamer and a small notice about a drug store opening with quinine offered at a price.
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Lord
Fiex
Engagement at Vera Cruz Trials and Casualties Reported
From Vera Cruz the bombardment lines around the port are complete as American troops hold positions. The ship Yezoe was sighted off Vera Cruz on the 16th. Three Mexican spies were detected within American lines. Col. Dickenson sustained a severe wound in the skirmish with Gen Pil sow's brigade, with 65 enemy casualties reported.
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Vera Cruz
Dickenson
Pilsow
Federalists triumph in Cincinnati city elections
In Cincinnati Federalists sweep all major offices while Cleveland returns a Democratic victor. Sandusky City also joins the Democrats in a rare statewide showing.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Sandusky City
Aaron V Grown Renominated for Tennessee Governor
The Democracy of New York nominated J Sherman Brownell for Mayor. The Whigs supported William V. Brady. A violent row ensued as Ohwans clashed with opposing officers, warnings issued, and threats of retaliation echoed amid chaotic street scenes following the murder of two officers after a confrontation at a plan meeting. Corwin.
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Aaron V Grown
Tennessee
Democracy of
New York
J Sherman Brownell
Love
William V. Brady
Hospitallity and war rumors from Cadwallader’s command
The Enquirer reports Cadwallader’s forces receiving meat rations as part of wartime provisioning while questioning Mexican hospitality versus American treatment. General Taylor’s orders and a regiment’s movements toward the front are noted as events shaping sympathy and supply.
Beware of Imposture in Medicines March 1837 warning
A 1837 notice warns readers about impostors selling imitation medicines including ginseng panacea. It stresses the dangers of fake cures sold through grog shops and pedlars, urges buying only from the manufacturer or trusted sources, and cites March 30 1837 as the date of the alert.
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Lune
Richardson
A.A
Lina
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Warcorosnetts
Brandreth
Areen
Morgan
Giddi
Ohwans
H.n
Bard
the. Corwin
Manta
Gen
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Terisen Cadwaliader
Dermis Tree Regiment
Ca. Teyne
Rose &K Buss Attorneys AT Law
Keeary 24
Graham
Holmes & Johnson
Argus
Abraham Bowers
Main
Opingtreets
Mexico
King’s Star
William Jacobs
Tree
Savige Asgetr
Hun ‘Tingle
Pot & Well
Allen County
John 1
Ho McCain
RI Ward Matheany
Lerk
Rose & Bares
Auts
THE
Ereur
America
Rivageten
Jong Pan
Abe Jngh
COR AB
Howeree
Pte
Econ
Cowty
G. W. Barrin
J. ¥. Weclelland
Nelevs
Renki Fy's
Hoess & Jonneem
Umowvas
Ned Jina
Loma Wien
Allen Coe
Ada Opodeliur
Linn’s
Thomas & DG Attorneys & Conmseriers
Bane
Besarte
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