Subject (Name): Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862 - Yale University Library Search Results

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

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

Creator:: Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
Published / Created:: 1846 July 18
Call Number:: WA MSS S-354 K215
Image Count:: 3
Abstract:: The letter to Gen. Wool (WA MSS S-354) requests orders to buy equipment and clothing.
Subject (Name):: Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860, Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862, United States. Army. Cavalry, 1st, United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps, and Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869
Subject (Topic):: Cavalry --United States
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letters, 1846

Creator:: Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
Published / Created:: 1846 July 3
Call Number:: WA MSS S-353 K215
Image Count:: 3
Abstract:: The letter to Gen. Jesup (WA MSS S-353) requests permission for Philip Kearny’s company to purchase their own horses.
Subject (Name):: Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860, Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862, United States. Army. Cavalry, 1st, United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps, and Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869
Subject (Topic):: Cavalry --United States
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letters, 1846

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