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Much on the Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...



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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 Scott's troops outflanked the larger army of Santa Anna, driving him from a strong defensive position.
Other war accounts as well under: "Gen. Scott's Operations" "The United States & Mexico" & "Army Intelligence".
Four pages, nice condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War