Mexican War Dispatches Report Fortifications Near Capital
Reports state Gen. Sebastian Gozman leads fortifications near the capital with seven planned forts between San Cieroval and Cuesta de Bern. Telegrams note war taxes, church plate seizure, and calls for 6,000 men from Zacatecas and Durango to bolster defenses.
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Aguas
New Leon
Coahuila
Taylor
Geo. Taylor
Sebastian Gozman
San Cieroval
Cuesta de Bernentus
Cerro de Tieparoya Chaleo
Tilis Ileus Indiga
Tepecingo
Cerra de San Peidso
Vlahure
Cerro de ‘Teyshualee
Penal Viejo
Corea de Gaepeia
Sante Creade
Cojaca
EL Republicans Casipla
Durango
Zacatecsa
Subeutite
Guadalaya
Lemus
Mex
Coched
Mexico
United States
San Luis Potosi
Apus
EU Republicans
Eva amaniLen
Catorce
Towas
Sigtes
Zacatec
Guadalajara
Atexco
Late May Mexican Campaign Dispatches and Refuge from Puebla
A distressed May 31 Vera Cruz dispatch reports ongoing military movements toward Puebla and the advancing army of Santa Anna. Capt. Mason dies. Col. Sowers and Gen Scott figures appear with reports of peace hopes and Mexican politics. Guerrilla actions near Vera Cruz and rumors of Herrera being elected president surface as American forces prepare to march from Geneva toward further engagements.
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Santa Anna
Santa Martin
Puebla
Rio Frio
Walker
Ruff
Percie
I'etole
Puchtla
Caprtal
Republic
Mason
Kiflee
Jearn
Anputaron
Cerra Corda
Virginia
District of Columbia
Mazle
Sowers
Vera Cruz
Scott
Burton
Board of Health
General Scott
Jacara
Mexico
Dos Deera
Herrera
Geneva
Tagyggs Colummn
Gens
Worth
Qaiimar
Shields
Tto
Alea
Alrade
Santa Feo
Tad Ao
Tus Place
Almaseca
Poebla
San Marta
Fuctoene Qwr
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Ag Ful
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Santa
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Later From the Brazos Brig Henry Arrives at Matamoros
The brig Henry under Capt. Cole reached Matamoros on the night of the 27th after leaving the Brazos on the 20th. Reports detail small forces near Matamoros and raids on supply lines. News notes Capt. Wash with Massachusetts volunteers and a Virginia regiment details. Health of Gen. Taylor’s army is good and smallpox has waned.
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Henry
Cole
Hihe
Brazos
Matsmoras
Monterey
Gene Taylor
Matamoras
Carabajal
San Fernardo
Mises
Massachusetts
Camargo
Wash
Enfely
Chantry
Scott
3D Dragoons
Lad Leen
Taylor
Matamorse
Randolphy
Virginia
Canales Wen
China
Cal Dasia
Ceralea
Sochinst
Rio Grande
Cal
Davis
Gen. Taylor
Salutlo
Keith
Lieut
RL. Moore
Buena Vista
Dragos
Washington Monument Fund Energetic Drive Gains Progress
Elisha Whittlesey of Ohio accepts appointment as general agent for a nationwide effort to erect a statue honoring Washington. Contributions reached substantial totals earlier, with plans to raise funds through solicitors across the Union. The campaign, led by Evcha Winnesey, aims to complete the memorial despite past delays.
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Elisha Whittlesey
Ohio
Haa
Covstay
Washington
Aventis
Union
Pius
Evcha Winnesey
Federal logic and tariff policy amid 19th century trade debate
A century-old voice argues that tariff reductions and free trade expanded prosperity, citing reciprocal trade gains and lower grain prices benefiting manufacturers, farmers, and southern planters. It notes famine relief, money market effects, and calls for restraint to avoid speculative excess while highlighting a Madeira incident and unrest in various regions.
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Evgiend
Aleady
France
Irelawl
Fragmented OCR Military Notes From Fifties Farewell
Partially legible lines reveal mentions of troops, payments, and regimental movements. Descriptions reference a regiment of moving infantry and logistical notes, with unclear dates and places due to transcription gaps.
Fragmented OCR: unclear text about a meeting or event
Readable content is minimal with many garbled words and misordered phrases making it impossible to determine a clear event or names. No verifiable facts or context remain to summarize.
Old World Prices Surge as Steamer Brings Fresh News
The steamer's arrival sparks East Coast market excitement with flour and grain price shifts. Reports detail New York price jumps, federal finances, and political notes as Democratic defeats and the VIBIANY regiment loom in later columns.
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Hibernia
Boston
Isk
New York
Pawre
Aellers
Farner
Burnt Corwin in Effigy by Ohio Volunteers in Mexico
Correspondence from Camp Buena Vista Mexico April 26 1847 reports Ohio volunteers from the 2d and 3d regiments burned Senator Corwins effigy while praising Senator Delano and Army officers. It notes Mitch Morgan Curtin and others directing actions amid war debates in Congress and Federalist criticism.
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Tom Corwin
OUIO
Mexico
Oho
Congress
Camp Buena Vista
Porbona
Congresa
Critena
Orwin
Delano
Cory
Ohio Volunteers
Knox
Franklin
Mle Dlane
Ohio
Mitch
Monuey
Morgan
Curti
Buena Risa
Corwin
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