Includes: a group of three Army reports on the Battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Fort Brown, including two of Zachary Taylor's earliest reports on the battles and the first casualty list; a volume on Texas, slavery and the Mexican War; and a volume on Zachary Taylor with much information on Texas. Includes: Official Despatches from General Taylor. Message of the President of the United States Transmitting Copies of All Official Despatches Received from General Taylor.... May 27, 1846 . [Washington, 1846]. [1] 2-7 [1, blank]. 8vo (23.5 x 14.3 cm), disbound. Reports on Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, both written soon after the actions. Also includes an order that General de la Vega will be taken to New Orleans. Toned, last leaf loose. Reports from General Taylor. Message of the President of the United States Transmitting Official Reports from General Taylor.... June 12, 1846. [Washington, 1846]. [1] 2-35 [1, blank] pp. 8vo (22.5 x 14.5 cm), disbound. Taylor’s second round of reports on the battles, here in much greater detail and including reports from his subordinates, including Captain C.A. May’s report on his gallant charge. Toned, lacks the map. Report of the Secretary of War, Showing the Names of the Officers and Men Killed, Wounded, or Missing, in the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. December 10, 1846 . [Washington, 1846]. [1] 2-8 pp. 8vo (23 x 15 cm), modern marbled wrappers. The earliest report of the casualties at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. The lists enumerate each soldier by name, age, occupation, rank, trade, birth place, etc. Numerous soldiers were born overseas. The original report was dated August 22, 1846, by the Adjutant General’s office. Moody, Loring. Facts for the People Showing the Relations of the United States Government to Slavery, Embracing a History of the Mexican War, Its Origin and Objects. Compiled from Official and other Authentic Documents. Boston: Anti-Slavery Office, 21 Cornhill, Dow and Jackson’s Anti-Slavery Press, 14 Devonshire Street, 1847. [1-2] 3-142 pp. 12mo (16.5 x 10.5 cm), original pink wrappers. First Edition. Denunciation of slavery, maintains Texas was annexed to provide a pretext for the war so slavery could spread. Upper wrapper slightly water stained and soiled; interior foxed and stained. A Sketch of the Life and Character of Gen. Taylor, the American Hero and People’s Man; Together with a Concise History of the Mexican War; Description of the Battles—Official Return of Killed and Wounded—Anecdotes of Gen Taylor and Incidents of the War—Remarkable Bravery and Humanity of an American Woman Connected with the Army—Naval Operations—Sketches of the Lives of Ringgold, Brown, May, Woods, &c. By the One-Legged Sergeant. Boston: Published by J.B. Hall, 1847. First Edition. Much of Texas interest, including material on the Texas Rangers and the battles on Texas soil.
Includes: a group of three Army reports on the Battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Fort Brown, including two of Zachary Taylor's earliest reports on the battles and the first casualty list; a volume on Texas, slavery and the Mexican War; and a volume on Zachary Taylor with much information on Texas. Includes: Official Despatches from General Taylor. Message of the President of the United States Transmitting Copies of All Official Despatches Received from General Taylor.... May 27, 1846 . [Washington, 1846]. [1] 2-7 [1, blank]. 8vo (23.5 x 14.3 cm), disbound. Reports on Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, both written soon after the actions. Also includes an order that General de la Vega will be taken to New Orleans. Toned, last leaf loose. Reports from General Taylor. Message of the President of the United States Transmitting Official Reports from General Taylor.... June 12, 1846. [Washington, 1846]. [1] 2-35 [1, blank] pp. 8vo (22.5 x 14.5 cm), disbound. Taylor’s second round of reports on the battles, here in much greater detail and including reports from his subordinates, including Captain C.A. May’s report on his gallant charge. Toned, lacks the map. Report of the Secretary of War, Showing the Names of the Officers and Men Killed, Wounded, or Missing, in the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. December 10, 1846 . [Washington, 1846]. [1] 2-8 pp. 8vo (23 x 15 cm), modern marbled wrappers. The earliest report of the casualties at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. The lists enumerate each soldier by name, age, occupation, rank, trade, birth place, etc. Numerous soldiers were born overseas. The original report was dated August 22, 1846, by the Adjutant General’s office. Moody, Loring. Facts for the People Showing the Relations of the United States Government to Slavery, Embracing a History of the Mexican War, Its Origin and Objects. Compiled from Official and other Authentic Documents. Boston: Anti-Slavery Office, 21 Cornhill, Dow and Jackson’s Anti-Slavery Press, 14 Devonshire Street, 1847. [1-2] 3-142 pp. 12mo (16.5 x 10.5 cm), original pink wrappers. First Edition. Denunciation of slavery, maintains Texas was annexed to provide a pretext for the war so slavery could spread. Upper wrapper slightly water stained and soiled; interior foxed and stained. A Sketch of the Life and Character of Gen. Taylor, the American Hero and People’s Man; Together with a Concise History of the Mexican War; Description of the Battles—Official Return of Killed and Wounded—Anecdotes of Gen Taylor and Incidents of the War—Remarkable Bravery and Humanity of an American Woman Connected with the Army—Naval Operations—Sketches of the Lives of Ringgold, Brown, May, Woods, &c. By the One-Legged Sergeant. Boston: Published by J.B. Hall, 1847. First Edition. Much of Texas interest, including material on the Texas Rangers and the battles on Texas soil.
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