- Creator:
- Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
- Published / Created:
- 1849 November 1
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-1135
- Image Count:
- 3
- Abstract:
- A 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.
- Subject (Name):
- Boone, Nathan, 1782-1857?, Elwell, Richard S., Gibbs, Alfred, Graham, Lorimer, Harney, William Selby, 1800-1889, Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862, Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870, Mason, Richard Barnes, 1797-1850, Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866, United States. Army --Promotions, United States. Army. Cavalry, 1st, United States. Army. Cavalry, 2nd, and Worth, William Jenkins, 1794-1849
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : to General Mason, 1st dragoons / by Philip Kearny, 1849 Nov 1
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- Creator:
- Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
- Published / Created:
- 1849 September 4
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-981 K215
- Image Count:
- 3
- Abstract:
- Philip Kearny, nephew of S. W. Kearny, writes to John Walker at General Scott’s office regarding a certificate of merit for the men in Company "F" 1st Dragoons, expressing his regret for the omission of a recommendation for Scott’s orderly, Macrae.
- Subject (Name):
- Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862 and Walker, John
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : to John Walker / by Philip Kearny, 1849 Sep 4
- Creator:
- Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
- Published / Created:
- 1848 September 12
- Call Number:
- WA MSS S-548 K215
- Image Count:
- 3
- Abstract:
- Explanation of recruiting account expenses beyond the usual amount.
- Subject (Name):
- Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860 and Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
- Subject (Topic):
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : to T. S. Jesup / by Philip Kearny, 1848 Sep 12
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- Creator:
- Woodville, Richard Caton, 1825-1855, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1853?]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 853woz 03
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Print shows a group of men gathered around a man reading a newspaper on the steps of the "American Hotel." An African American man and child also listen from the steps of the hotel. A woman is seen listening in through a window from inside the hotel. Various broadsides are posted on the building
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 01: On sheet 30.0 x 22.7 cm., BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 02: On sheet 31.7 x 23.8 cm., and BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 03: On sheet 28.5 x 21.9 cm. Written in pencil at bottom right of sheet: Proof before final lettering done.
- Publisher:
- D. Appleton & Co.
- Subject (Topic):
- Men, African Americans, and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mexican news
5.
- Creator:
- Woodville, Richard Caton, 1825-1855, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1853?]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 853woz 01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Print shows a group of men gathered around a man reading a newspaper on the steps of the "American Hotel." An African American man and child also listen from the steps of the hotel. A woman is seen listening in through a window from inside the hotel. Various broadsides are posted on the building
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 01: On sheet 30.0 x 22.7 cm., BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 02: On sheet 31.7 x 23.8 cm., and BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 03: On sheet 28.5 x 21.9 cm. Written in pencil at bottom right of sheet: Proof before final lettering done.
- Publisher:
- D. Appleton & Co.
- Subject (Topic):
- Men, African Americans, and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mexican news
6.
- Creator:
- Woodville, Richard Caton, 1825-1855, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1853?]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Zc50 853woz 02
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Abstract:
- Print shows a group of men gathered around a man reading a newspaper on the steps of the "American Hotel." An African American man and child also listen from the steps of the hotel. A woman is seen listening in through a window from inside the hotel. Various broadsides are posted on the building
- Description:
- BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 01: On sheet 30.0 x 22.7 cm., BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 02: On sheet 31.7 x 23.8 cm., and BEIN BrSides Zc50 853woz 03: On sheet 28.5 x 21.9 cm. Written in pencil at bottom right of sheet: Proof before final lettering done.
- Publisher:
- D. Appleton & Co.
- Subject (Topic):
- Men, African Americans, and Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mexican news