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 Sierra Gorda" "Mexican Prisoners" "The Soldiers of Vera Cruz" "Still Later--Continued Triumphant Progress of American Arms--Jalapa Taken without a Struggle---Perote, the Renowned Perole, delivered up to Gen. Worth with all its Armament!" "The Capture of Tuspan and more.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the spine, nice condition.