Whereas the homepage has links to each of the following wars which likely contain additional issues, the following is a chronological listing of several issues from each of the following wars: Texas War for Independence, Mexican-American War, Custer and the Indian Wars (including The Creek Wars), and Spanish-American War.
Whereas the homepage has links to each of the following wars which likely contain additional issues, the following is a chronological listing of several issues from each of the following wars: Texas War for Independence, Mexican-American War, Custer and the Indian Wars (including The Creek Wars), and Spanish-American War.
The Mexican War...
Item #605064
February 01, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 1847 Page 2 has reports on the Mexican War with: "Army Intelligence" "Later From Tampico--Important" "Later From the Army--Important from Tampico--Arrival of Col. Kinney at that place---Later News from Gen. Taylor--Engagement of Col. May with the Mexicans..." "Later From Texas"
Four pages, very nice condition... See More
Latest from the Mexican War...
Item #666732
February 01, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 1847 Page 3 has much on the Mexican War, continuing on page 4 as well. Included: "Honors to the Brave" "General Taylor's Letter" "The Mexican Army" "Interesting From the Army" and an interest report from a soldier's diary.
Four pages, nice condition.
General Taylor & the Mexican War...
Item #637704
February 02, 1847
THE UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1847 The ftpg. has: "The Executive and the Army" concerning General Taylor (see). Page 2 has more content concerning General Taylor and the Mexican War, plus: "Arrival of the Remains of the Heroes of Monterey--Military Escorts--Departure of the Remains of Capt. Boyle..." and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Latest from the Mexican War...
Item #666733
February 05, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 1847 Page 3 has two columns on the Mexican War all headed: "The Mexican War" with a great wealth of detail.
Four pages, nice condition.
Reports from Congress and the Mexican War...
Item #604806
February 06, 1847
WESTERN LITERARY MESSENGER, Buffalo, New York, February 6, 1847 Subtitled: "A Family Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, Morality, and General Intelligence." Although primarily a literary publication, there are various news items at the back.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, scattered foxing throughout, otherwise in nice condition.
Commentary on the Mexican War...
Item #666735
February 08, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 1847 Page 3 has some interesting editorial commentary on the Mexican War, with: "The War, And It's Present Objects". This is followed by: "The City of Mexico or Peace".
Four pages, nice condition.
Finding a location for the Smithsonian Institution... The Mexican War...
Item #695907
February 17, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Finding a location for
* From Washington D.C.
The top of the ftpg. has an interesting article: "Smithsonian Institution" which deals with finding an appropriate place to build it. One thought mentioned is on the Mall near the Capitol.
The back page has most of a column taken up with: ... See More
Sale of mineral lands in the Midwest... Mexican War...
Item #643792
February 19, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 1847
* Western expansion
* Mexican War
The top of the ftpg. has a document: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land in the Iowa Territory, plus another very similar for the sale of land in Arkansas, and yet another for the sale of land in Wisconsin (see).
Pg. 3 has various items concerning the Mexican W... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #666738
February 26, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 1847 Over half of page 3 is taken up with reports on the Mexican War, with items headed: "An Important 'Sign' " "Important News From the Army" "Later From Tampico - Critical Situation of the Volunteers from the Ondiaka--Reported Conflict with the Mexicans" which has two letters from Tampico. Then: ... See More
Much news on the Mexican War...
Item #623042
February 27, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 1847 Page 2 has; "Army Intelligence" "Later from Vera Cruz--Santa Anna Not Assassinated--His Gambling Operations--Number & Condition of is Army..." and more subheads with the text taking over a full column.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Latest news from the Mexican War...
Item #665762
March 05, 1847
NEW YORK HERALD, March 5, 1847 Page 3 has a column with a nice stack of heads on the Mexican War: "To The Latest Moments" "Highly Important From Mexico" "Later From the Army" "The Whole Command Moving To Vera Cruz" "Movements of the Mexicans" 'Renewal of Hostilities in the Neighborhood of Saltillo" "Santa Anna Will Probably to a... See More
Rousing letter from Santa Anna...
Item #666741
March 05, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1847
* Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
* Mexican-Amercian War
There is some fine reporting on the progress of the Mexican War, as page 3 has: "Official News From The Army" "News From Mexico" which includes a lengthy & detailed letter from the "U.S. Squadron off Anton Lizardo" which has much on Santa... See More
Much news from the Mexican War...
Item #602938
March 06, 1847
THE UNION, Washington, D.C., March 6, 1847
* Mexican War
The front page has: "Army and Navy Intelligence" "The Latest From the Brazos" "Embarkation of troops at the Brazos--Further of the Surrender of Major Gaines's command--Movement of Santa Anna's army--March towards Saltillo...". This text takes over two columns and includes a letter signed in t... See More
Reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #613358
March 11, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., March 11, 1847 Page 2 has: "Army & Navy Intelligence" "Interesting From Mexico" "Naval" "Army Intelligence" "Mexico" concerning the Mexican War.
Four pages, nice condition.
The Mexican War...
Item #599074
March 11, 1847
COLUMBIA WASHINGTONIAN, Hudson, New York, March 11, 1847 the front page ha: "Washington's Last charge at Brandywine" which takes 2 1/2 columns. Page 3 has content on the Mexican War: "From The Seat of War""the American Prisoners".
Four pages, good condition.
The Mexican War...
Item #666778
March 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 12, 1847 Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War including: "War News" and a letter from New Orleans with some content on Santa Anna, and then a report headed: "From the Army".
Four pages, very nice condition.
The Mexican War, and a visit to Japan...
Item #666779
March 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 15, 1847 The front page has eight Acts of Congress, several relating to the Mexican War.
Page 3 has much on the Mexican War including: "From Santa Fe" "Important From Mexico" and "The War". Also a lengthy report: "Commodore Biddle's Official Account of His Visit to Japan.
Four pages, very nic... See More
The Taos, New Mexico Revolt...
Item #666780
March 18, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 18, 1847
* Taos Revolt - New Mexico
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 has over half a column headed: "Important From New Mexico" which has a subhead: "Insurrection at Taos".
This was the Taos Revolt, an insurrection in January 1847 by Hispano and Puebloan allies against the United States’ occupati... See More
Rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion' during the Mexican War...
Item #697647
March 20, 1847
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 20, 1847 Near the top of an inside page has a brief yet notable report: "Letters received also state that Col. Cook and the Mormon battalion were 350 miles beyond Santa Fe. They were generally in good health and progressing slowly."
This is a very rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion', which was the only religious unit in U.S... See More
A great wealth of content on the Mexican War...
Item #666782
March 20, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1847 Page 2 has a great wealth on the Mexican War, the focus being the lengthy: "Proclamation by the General Commanding the Army of the United States of America: To the People of Mexico". It begins: "After manly years of patient endurance, the United States are at length constrained to acknowledge that a war now exists ... See More
Terrific issue on building the Smithsonian "Castle" in the nation's capital...
Item #691600
March 23, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., March 23, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Construction of the "Castle"
* Washington D.C. publication
Page 3 has a wonderful article on the building of what we now know as the "Castle", the original building of the Smithsonian Institution.
It is headed: "Smithsonian Institution" and bits include: &... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #666783
March 26, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 26, 1847 Page 3 has fine reporting on the Mexican War with: "From Mexico", and a letter from New Orleans, then: "Gen. Scott's Movements" "Later From Mexico" and "Late From Tampico".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Great wealth of information on the Mexican War...
Item #666784
March 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 29, 1847 Over one-third of page 3 is taken up with: "Correspondence Between Gen. Taylor and the War Department" concerning events in the Mexican War. Several letters are including, 2 by Winfield Scott.
Also: "Exciting News from Mexico" includes a letter from New Orleans, and then: "Repulse of Santa Anna--Three Da... See More
Battle of Buena Vista, and much more...
Item #666785
March 31, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
* General Zachary Taylor
Page 3 has some fine reporting on the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory in a battle against a larger Mexican army.
"Glorious But Dear-Bought Victory", then a letter from New Orleans with detail. Also: "Battle of Buena... See More
A great wealth on the Mexican War...
Item #666787
April 02, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 2, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
* General Zachary Taylor
Page 3 has much on the Mexican War including: "Latest From Gen. Taylor's Army" "Vera Cruz" "The Battle of Buena Vista" "Investment of Vera Cruz" and a letter from Sacrificio, near Vera Cruz.
Four pages, very... See More
Much on the Battle of Buena Vista, and other reports on the Mexican War...
Item #666789
April 06, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 6, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican War
Page 2 has close to two very detailed columns concerning the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory over a larger Mexican force.
The two reports are headed: "Battle of Buena Vista" and then: "Santa Anna--His Position--The Consequences of the Battle of Buena ... See More
Terrific on the Battle of Buena Vista... Concerning Santa Fe, and the Taos Revolt...
Item #666790
April 07, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 7, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with perhaps the best detailed description of the battle of Buena Vista we have encountered. It is headed: "Buena Vista: Another Account of The Battle".
Also on page 3: "A Battle In New Mexico" which reports a victory... See More
Much on the capture of Vera Cruz...
Item #688243
April 13, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1847
* Mexican–American War
* Siege of Veracruz
* General Winfield Scott
Page 2 has over two columns taken up with: "Further Official Papers Concerning the Capitulation of Vera Cruz - Dispatches From Gen. Scott."
These accounts and letters, including a lengthy one signed: Winfield Scott, give much detai... See More
On the capture of Vera Cruz, and much more...
Item #688244
April 14, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1847 Much on the Mexican War, with page 3 containing: "Col. Harney's Dragon Fight" "The Capture of Vera Cruz" "The Victory" "The Navy at Vera Cruz" "Later from the City of Mexico--Another American Victory--The Fall of Chihuahua--Santa Anna's Progress to the Capital" plus there ... See More
A temperance newspaper, but with more...
Item #598400
April 15, 1847
COLUMBIA WASHINGTONIAN, Hudson, New York, April 15, 1847 A temperance newspaper that also had news of the day. Noted at the top of the first column is: "Devoted to the Cause of Temperance". The front page has: "Physical Effects of Dram Drinking" "To the Ladies" & more. Inside has: "Horrible Effects of Rum" "The Rummies 'done up' at Yon... See More
Great on the surrender of Vera Cruz...
Item #688239
April 17, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1847
* Mexican–American War
* Siege of Veracruz (surrender)
Page 2 begins with: "The Surrender of Vera Cruz" which has a fine account. But the reports on the Mexican War continue in this issue with: "The Administration & the Army" "Late From Mexico" "From the Army at Vera Cruz"... See More
Great reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #634816
April 17, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1847 The front page has most of a column headed; "From The Army at Vera Cruz" reporting on the Mexican War, and which includes a detailed letter signed in type by: H. L. Scott. Also two appointments by the President, promotions for General Gideon J. Pillow and General John A. Quitman.
The back page has: "The Administration a... See More
Santa Anna's account of the Battle of Buena Vista...
Item #700049
April 20, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* General Santa Anna
* Mexican-American War
Fully half of page 2 is taken up with a very detailed accounting of the historic Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican War, this one penned by the Mexican general as it is signed in type by him: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna.
Although both sides claimed victory, the... See More
Great on the Battle of Buena Vista...
Item #688238
April 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 21, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* General Zachary Taylor
* Mexican-American War
A great issue as nearly half of page 2 is taken up with: "Battle of Buena Vista" "General Taylor's Detailed Report" signed by him in type: Z. Taylor.
Taylor's 4800 inexperienced volunteers managed a victory of Santa Anna&... See More
Significant battle in the Mexican War...
Item #564348
May 08, 1847
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, May 8, 1847 Page 2 contains a brief yet graphically dramatic news item: "GREAT BATTLE AT CERRO GORDO!" the text reading: "Intelligence has just been received of a great battle at Cerro Gordo, between Gen. Scott and Santa Anna, in which the Mexicans were defeated, & their army completely routed. Five Mexican Generals were taken priso... See More
Victories in the Mexican War...
Item #600795
May 13, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., May 13, 1847
* First Battle of Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico
Inside has: "Highly Important From Mexico--Advance Upon the Capitol--Xalapa Taken.." and many more subheads (see photos); "Action of the Mexican Congress" "The Capture of Tuspan [sic]" "Later from Gen. Scott's Army" "Particulars of the Capture of T... See More
Topography of the American West... The Mexican War...
Item #691634
May 14, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1847 Half of the front page is taken up with an interesting & very detailed report to Congress: "Fremont's Topographical and Scientific Maps" which concerns much of explorations in the American West.
Inside has much on the Mexican War including: "Particulars of the Capture of Tuspan [Tuxpan]" "The Mexic... See More
Early Tallahassee... The Mexican War...
Item #651772
May 15, 1847
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, May 15, 1847
* Rare antebellum publication
* Mexican-American War
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, 14 years before the Civil War.
Content includes reports on the Mexican war including a lengthy report: "Battle Of Sierr... See More
The Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...
Item #688234
May 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1847
* Mexican-American War
* Battle of Cerro Gordo
* Winfield Scott vs. Santa Anna
Page 3 has a reporter headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" mostly taken up with a detailed letter from Major Wm. Turnbull.
The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield Scott's tr... See More
The Mexican War, and the pyramids of Egypt...
Item #691638
May 18, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1847 Page 3 has several reports on the Mexican War including: "Latest From Vera Cruz" "The United States 'Mexican Tariff' " From the South" which includes several news reports; "Santa Anna's Plan of the Campaign" and "The Battle of Buena Vista--Its Importance Considered".
Page 2 ... See More
Much on the Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...
Item #688233
May 19, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1847
* Mexican-American War
* Battle of Cerro Gordo
* Winfield Scott vs. Santa Anna
Page 2 has a lengthy report headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" and next to it is: "Battle of Cerro Gordo--Mexican Account".
The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield S... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691640
May 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1847 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Mill's Route to the Pacific Ocean". And page 3 has many reports on the Mexican War with: "Our Armies In Mexico" "Extract of a Letter from Lieu. Corwin" "The Indiana Volunteers--Again" which is a letter datelined at "Camp Buena Vista"... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691642
May 22, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 22, 1847 Page 3 begins with a nearly full-column article concerning the recent discovery of the planet Neptune. Also on page 3 are a few articles on the Mexican War including: "Illustrated Life of Gen. Winfield Scott" "Departure of Troops" "The 'Second Conquest' of Mexico" "and a half-column articl... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691643
May 26, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1847 Over two columns of page 3 are taken up with: "The Administration and Congress" which deals mostly with events of the Mexican War.
Also on the war are: "Late From Gen. Scott's Army" & "From The City of Mexico".
Four pages, very nice condition.
The Mexican War...
Item #691644
May 27, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 27, 1847 Page 2 has a document: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land in the St. Marks vicinity of Florida.
Also inside are reports on the Mexican War including: "From Santa Fe" "Mills's Route to the Pacific" being #4 of a series; "Further From Gen. Scott's Army"... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691645
May 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "Glorious News!" which begins: "This is the glorious title under which all of our recent victories over the Mexicans have been heralded...". Also articles headed: "Shall The War Go On?" and: "For What Purpose is the War Continued?"
... See More
The Halls of Montezuma...
Item #681036
May 29, 1847
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, May 29, 1847 The top of the front page features a print of: "The New Steam Ship Washington - The First American Ocean Mail Steamer" with related text.
Also on the ftpg. is a large view of: "The Main Plaza In The City of Mexico - View Of the Halls of the Montezumas" with related ftpg. reports on the Mexican War.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Reporting the Mexican War...
Item #682621
May 31, 1847
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1847 Good content from the Mexican War including front page: "Gen. Scott's Proclamation" "Lieut. Col. Fremont" "Later from Matamoros" "From Northern Mexico & California" and more.
Good page 2 war content with: "Important From Mexico" "Reported Defeat ofd Col. Doniphan" "Americans Lost 7 ... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691646
June 02, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "From The Seat of Active War Operations" which takes most of a column; "Official--The Volunteer Staff of the Army" "Speculations Upon the War" "Gen. Zachary Taylor" "Santa Anna" "The Cause of the War" and: "... See More
The Mexican War... Slaves or servants?
Item #691647
June 03, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "Gen. Scott's Proclamation" "The Ten Regiment Bill" "Late From the City of Mexico" and: "Rio De La Plata".
Also inside is: "A Slave Case in Albany" concerning a New Orleans man with two young slaves who arrived in Alb... See More
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