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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1847  Page 3 has half a column concerning: "Interesting from Santa Fe" with early reports from the territory of New Mexico (see). Also a report: "California Affairs--A letter dated Monterey, Feb. 1" talks of setting up the government there.
There are reports on the Mexican War under: "On the Progress of the War" which takes nearly a column; "From Tabasco" and: "From the Brasos".
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 20, 1847

* Battle of Sacramento River
* Mexican War

 Pages 2 and 3 have much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "The March to the Rio Grande" "Affairs in New Mexico--A Nineteen Days' Campaign--Details of the Several Engagements, etc." 'The Battle of Sacramento" in Mexico; "From Vera Cruz to Mexico" "Propositions Said to Have Been Made to Mexico".  and: "Celebration of the Victories".
Four pages, very nice condition.

Background:…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 16, 1847 

* Mexican–American War
* Siege of Veracruz (surrender)

 The back page has: "Letters From the Seat of War" the first datelined: "Camp at Agua Nueva, Mexico" concerning a recent victory, with credit to General Zachary Taylor. Then another letter beginning: "...I have seen the siege of Vera Cruz and was present at the surrender of 4,000 Mexican soldiers..." with details on the battle.
Four pages, very nice condition.

Background: The…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1847 

* Battle for Mexico City
* General Winfield Scott victory
* Mexican-American War ending

Much of page 2 is taken up great & very detailed accounts of the final battles of the Mexican War before the Armistice, as General Scott advances upon Mexico City.
The page begins with column heads: "THE LATE VICTORIES IN MEXICO" "Total Defeat of the Mexicans--General Scott Encamped Within two & a half miles of the City of…

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’ occupation of present-day northern New Mexico during the Mexican–American War.
Also some reports on the Mexican War: "Late & Interesting From…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847  

* "Gunboat diplomacy" 
* Mexican War
* San Diego, California
* Samuel Francis Du Pont

Perhaps the most interesting report is on page 3: "From California" who ch gives news by date, and includes a report that: "...The U.S. ship Crane, Capt. S. F. Dupont, arrived at San Francisco...Since the occupation of San Diego in July last, she has been on the coast of Mexico & captured 14 prizes...".
Dupont in San Diego was a very…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 1847 

* Occupation of Mexico City ?
* General Winfield Scott
* Mexican-American War

Page 3 has news from the Mexican War under the heading: "From The Rio Grande". This report focuses on whether General Winfield Scott had entered Mexico City, on letter noting: "It is rumored here for a week past that Gen. Scott had arrived in the city of Mexico...it is not possible that he could have entered he city of Mexico in time for the news…

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 1847 

* Valentín Gómez Farías address
* Mexican-American War

As would be expected from a D.C. paper, much reporting from Congress including talk on funding the army. Page 3 has: "Late From Mexico" which has the address of the Mexican vice president. Also a letter which begins: "The war is not finished so soon as people here believed, for they thought that, by striking a couple of blows like those of the 8t & 9th of May...they would be able to…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 30, 1847 

* Tabasco, Mexico captured
* Mexican-American War
* Matthew C. Perry

Fine content on the  Mexican War with page 2 having 1 1/2 columns taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "The Capture of Tabasco" "Extract of a Letter from an Officer on Board the U.S. Steamer Spitfire at Tabasco".
Page 3 has: "From Mexico" with reports on the Mexican War, and then followed by nearly a half column headed: "California"…

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 War: "The Three Million Bill" "The Wilmot Proviso" "Very Interesting from Mexico--Latest" "Important from Mexico,…

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1847 

* Tabasco, Mexico captured
* Mexican-American War

Page 2 has: "Later News from Santa Fe" with subheads: "Another battle with Mexicans & Indians--Two American killed & 2 wounded--Loss of government  Cattle..." and more. The article on the Mexican War takes half a column. Page 3 has: "Important From Mexico--Latest From the Army of Gen. Scott" and also: "The Taking of Tabasco", these latter 2 taking over 2 full columns.
Four columns, some…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 22, 1847  Much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "The Negotiations With Mexico" "The American Force at Buena Visa" which includes a chart of the various units; "Official--From New Mexico" which is a nearly 2 column article from Santa Fe. Also: "A Government Messenger To Mexico" "Late From Vera Cruz" & "The Capture of Alvarado".
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1847  Page 3 has several items on the Mexican war with a column headed: "The News From Mexico" which includes in part: "...no longer doubtful that Gen. Scott's march upon the capital will be disputed with no inconsiderable determination--for Mexicans. It is supposed that he will be resisted, in force, at three several points between Puebla and Mexico. Santa Anna has succeeded in getting to the windward of his enemies..." and much more.
…

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 Men and all their Artillery" "Later From Santa Fe - Critical State of the Country" with more.
Four pages, an unrelated article outlined in red pencil, nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 1847  Page 3 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken upon with: "The News From Mexico" which is on the Mexican War. This is followed by: "Health of Vera Cruz" and then: "A Speech From Gen. Taylor" concerning a celebration at Monterey, Mexico. Also: "The Force Under Gen. Taylor".
Four pages, nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1847  Page 3 has nearly two columns of reports from the Mexican War with a column headed: "Important From Mexico" "Latest from the Army of General Scott" which includes two letters form Puebla, Mexico, and one from Vera Cruz. Much detail.
Also a column headed: "From California which takes over a full column on the latest news from there, including mention that Monterey has been chosen by Gov. Kearney as the temporary seat of…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept, 29, 1847  Page 3 has much of a column taken up with fine report on the closing battles of the Mexican-American War, headed: "The Late Battles In Mexico". Near  the beginning is: "Our arms are again victorious, but at a fearful cost of life and blood...". The American army was advancing very close to Mexico City: "...The 20th of August, 1847, will be a day never to be forgotten. Its history is written in blood and the halo of glory  that it…

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., July 17, 1846  The ftpg. has: "Later From the Army" "On Day Later from the Army--Confirmation of the Attack on Tampico--Mexicans Fortifying Monterey" and other subheads with 2 full columns of reports on the Mexican War.
More war reports inside with: "Route From Matamoras To the Interior of Mexico" "Transportation of Troops" "Mexico--Her Character & Course" and a letter to General Jesup among other items.
Four pages, some water staining to the top half.

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" 'Onward Movements", a letter from Jalapa, Mexico, and: "Later From The City of Mexico".
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1847  Page 3 has: "Important From the Western Plains" which notes in part that an express: "...was beset by a large number of Comanche Indians with whom he had had several engagements for four or five days previously..." with more.
Also various items on the Mexican War including: "Official" "The Spirit of Our Troops In Mexico" and: "Mexico".
Four pages, nice condition.

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 1847  Page 2 has: "What Have We Gained by the War?" "Letter From the Marine Corps" from Camp Brigade near Vera Cruz, Mexico. Page 3 has an item from "Mexico" which concerns negotiations for peace, then followed by comments of a Mexican newspaper concerning Gen. Kearny's recent Proclamation, beginning: "It is inordinately exciting to the passions to behold the bad faith, the perfidy, and the shamelessness of the government of the United States...in…

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 Tuspanc [sic]" .
Four pages, nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept 1, 1847  Page 2 has: "The State of the War in Mexico--Constructing a Government". Page 3 includes: "Latest From Tampico" with reports on the Mexican War, in addition to: "Departure of Troops" "General Pillow" which includes a letter datelines from Puebla, Mexico & another from New Orleans; "From the Rio Grande" and: "Return of Gen Kearny".
Four pages, very nice condition.

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.

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 between our government and the government of Mexico...". This Proclamation takes over half the page, justifying the…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 1847  Page 3 has a great wealth of reporting on the Mexican War with: "Further From Mexico" "Official - The 'Rumors' From the Rio Grande" "Latest From Monterey" "Very Late From the Gulf of Mexico" and a detailed letter signed in type by: Z. Taylor.
Four pages, nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1847  

* David S. Kaufman - U.S. Representative (Texas)
* Question of slavery speech in the House of Congress

Three columns are taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Kaufman, of Texas, On The Slavery Questions" in the house of Representatives. Also within is part 7 of: "Mills' Route To The Pacific".
Mexican War reports include: "On the Causes of War and Its Evils" "Naval Operations Against Mexico" "From the City of Mexico" "The Wages of…

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.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1847  Page 3 has several items on the Mexican War, including: "Gen. Taylor on the Battle-Field" "Reported News From Mexico" "The Indiana Troops at Buena Vista" and: "Late From New Mexico".
Four pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK DEAILY TRIBUNE, June 23, 1847  Good content from the Mexican War including Relations With Mexico" "Further From Mexico" "Incidents of War" and other items.
Four pages, nice condition.

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 Scott's troops outflanked the larger army of Santa Anna, driving him from a strong defensive position.
Other war accounts…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 21, 1847  Page 2 has over a column taken up with: "Capture of Tobasco" in the Mexican War, with much detail. Also: "Important Triumph" and "Correspondence Between the Secretary of State & the Mexican Government Relative to the Mission of Mr. Trist" is on the Mexican War as well.
Also: "Late From Mexico" has several reports on the war.
Four pages, nice condition.

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 15, 1846  

* Mormons Battalion - Mormonism
* Only U.S. military religious unit ever
* Mexican-American War

The top of the back page has a very notable report: "Mormon Volunteers" being a brief item noting: "Capt...Allen has reached Fort Leavenworth with 500 Mormon volunteer infantry. They proceed forthwith to join Gen. Kearney in his expedition against Santa Fe."
This is a very rare report on the 'Mormon Battalion', which was the only…

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 1847  The ftpg. features much concerning the Mexican War including: "Honor to the Brave--Dinner to Gen. Houston" "The Mexican Armistice" "Army & Navy Intelligence" "Interesting from Mexico - Hostility Against Americans--Wretched Condition of American Deserters". Inside has considerable reporting of Congressional discussions.
Four pages, nice condition.

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…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1847  Page 5 has several reports concerning the Mexican War, with items headed: "Later From Mexico" "Another Letter From Gen. Taylor" "From the California Expedition". The first article has several subheads including: "More Guerrillas" "Mexican Correspondence Intercepted" "Gen. Scott's March to the Capital" "Assistance Solicited From Gen. Scott" and "Attack on Gen. Scott".
Eight pages, close-trimmed at the bottom of the first leaf only,…

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1847  Page 3 has one-third of a column headed: "From California" with some events relating to the Mexican War but more concerning general goings-on in California. Also: "Latest from the Army" takes 1 1/2 columns with Mexican War reports and includes: "Very Late from Vera Cruz and Mexico" as well as: "Late from Tampico".
Four pages, bit of very light damp staining, generally nice condition.

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1847  Some nice reporting from the Mexican War including a full front page column headed: "Very Late from the City of Mexico" which includes a lengthy letter to the Mexican Minster of War, signed in type: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
More on page 2 with: "A Day in Advance of the Mail" "Arrival of Col. Doniphan at Parras" "Hills March of 1500 Miles" "More Victories!" "Evacuation of San Louis Potosi".
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1847  The front page has two columns taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Ashimun, of Mass., On The Mexican War" which carries over to page 2 as well
Page 3 has several reports on the Mexican War including; "Letters of the Sec. of War to Gen. Taylor" "Affairs In Mexico" "Additional Items From Vera Cruz" "Return of Troops" and: "From Matamoros".
Also inside: "The Slave Trade".
Four pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 20, 1847  Page 3 has: "Probable Results of the Mexican War" which takes half a column. Also: "Interesting From Mexico" which is nearly a full column with the latest on the Mexican War.
Four pages, nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1847  Pages 1 and 2 have over 3 columns taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Daniel P. King...On the General Appropriation Bill and the Mexican War".
Page 2 has an article: "The Planet Neptune" which was just recently discovered. And Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War headed: "From the Rio Grande" "The Volunteers In Mexico" "An Idea Of War" and "The Arkansas Troops at Buena Vista". 
Four pages, nice condition.

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 Days' Fighting--Mexican Loss Five Thousand Men--American Loss Eleven Hundred".
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE DAILY UNION, Washington City, July 29, 1846  The ftpg. has a great wealth of reporting on the Mexican War. Some of the column heads include: "One Day Later From The Army" "Trial & Honorable Acquittal of Captain Thornton--General Taylor's Proclamation--Health of the Army--Advance Towards Monterey".
Taylor's proclamation is to the Mexican people & begins: "After many years of patient endurance, the U.S. are at lengthy constrained to acknowledge that a war now exists between our government &…

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 nice condition.

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 type by: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (see). Mexican War content continues inside with: "Important News from Mexico" "From the Army" and other…

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.

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"; and then: "From The Brasos and Monterey".
Also on page 3 is: "The New Planet" which concerns the recent discovery of Neptune.
Four pages, very nice…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 23, 1847 

* Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War with items headed; "Official" "Important From Mexico", this latter report taking a full column which includes a report from Santa Anna noting: "...The army of the enemy being upon the eve of moving upon this capital with a view to attack the same...martial law having been declared...".
Four pages, a discrete archival mend on pg. 3, very nice condition.

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 article on: "Guerrilla War on the Rio Grande".
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 1847  The front page has; "Honor to the Brave--Dinner to Gen. Houston" "The Mexican Armistice" "Army & Navy Intelligence" "Interesting From Mexico--Hostility Against Americans--Wretched Condition of American Deserters".
Four pages, light damp staining, nice condition.