Several pages on the Mexican War...
WESTERN LITERARY MESSENGER, Buffalo, April 17, 1847 As the title would suggest, the focus of this magazine was literary items. However, near the back are about 4 pages of current news items, almost entirely focused on the Mexican War. Some subheads include: "From The Seat of War! Fall of Vera Cruz!" "From Vera Cruz" "Official Dispatches" and "Army Headquarters"
Sixteen pages, 10 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches, spotted foxing, good condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #371 - released for October, 2026
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