Letter : to General Mason, 1st dragoons / by Philip Kearny, 1849 Nov 1Kearny, Philip, 1815-18621849 November 1A letter discussing the inequalities and lack of scale in the brevet system which affects many of the men fighting in the Mexican War. General Kearny is disturbed that Lt. Elwell has not received a brevet promotion for his heroic service and harshly criticizes General Harney’s actions.text