Fine content on the closing events of the Mexican War...
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1847
- Battle of Contreras & Churubusco
- Mexican War - Mexico
The front page has over a full column letter signed in type by Winfield Scott, headed: "Battles of Contreras and Churubusco - Report of Major General Scott" which offers tremendous detail on these military events from near the end of the Mexican War.
This is followed by another very lengthy letter, taking a column on the ftpg and most of 2 columns on page 2.
More war items inside with: "Dispatches From Gen. Scott" and "Army Court Martial"
Four pages, very nice condition.
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