Holograph diary, dating from October 16, 1842 to December 3, 1843, in which Trueheart describes his experiences as a prisoner of Mexico after his capture in San Antonio by General Woll. The diary documents his march with other prisoners from Monclova...
Description:
James L. Trueheart came to Texas from Virginia in 1838, settled in San Antonio in 1841, and became Clerk of the District Court. In September 1842, Trueheart was among the Texans captured by General Adrian Woll at San Antonio. He was imprisoned in "P...
Subject (Geographic):
Mexico--Description and travel, Mexico--History--1821-1861, Perote (Mexico), and Texas--History--Republic, 1836-1846
Subject (Name):
Trueheart, James L., 1815-1852 and Woll, Adrián, 1795-1875
At head of text: Mexico. Gaceta imperial del 22 del corriente.
Publisher:
Oficina de D. Pedro de la Rosa, impressor del gobierno polìtico, militar y de hacienda
Subject (Geographic):
Mexico--History--1821-1861
Subject (Name):
Iturbide, Agustín de, 1783-1824, Iturbide, Agustín de, 1783-1824--Poetry, Mexico--Ejército Imperial de las Tres Garantías--Awards, Mexico--Ejército Imperial de las Tres Garantías--Promotions, and Wagner, Henry Raup, 1862-1957--Collection
