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The Palo Alto War and the California Gold Rush Tale
A first person reminiscence recounts the Mexican War era, the peace of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and John Calhoun's influence. It links California gold to Union victory and outlines political maneuvering, personal loyalties, and Helena von Kitten’s role, concluding with calls for democratic expansion and national destiny.
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Miles Elisabeth Churchill
Pato Alto
Monterey
Buena Vista
Cerro Molino del Rey
Old City of
Mexico
Scott
Mr. Calhoun
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Senora Yturrio
Washington
Calhoun
Mr. Polk
John Calhoun
Polk
Senate
North
Palo Alto
Abraham Lincoln
House of Congress
Lincoln
California
Republic
England
Ufe
Texas
Oregon
Clay
Jackson
West
Pakenham
Mr. Buchanan
Helena von Kite
Great Britain
South
Union
Calthoun
Eileabeth
America
Kilnabeth
T& Anality
Webster
Lord Ashburton
Ashburton
Bngland
Yruje
Spain
Continent
McKean
Pennsylvania
Hueband
M. Ganet
France
Inton
New York
Lord Oxenald
Marbots
Napoleon
Rome
Troy
Helena
Hareness von Kits
Central
Europe
Germany