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Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888

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Biography

American lithographer, who headed the company Currier & Ives with James Ives.

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Battle of Buena Vista, 1847

 Item — Box + Oversize: Series 1931.004.1; Series 1931-004-2 [Barcode: 000023280113], item: 5
Identifier: 1931-004-1-34
Scope and Contents

Colored lithograph of "Battle of Buena Vista, fought Feby 23rd 1847 in which the American Army under Genl. Taylor were completely victorious. American Army 4,500. American Loss 272 killed, 382 wounded, 6 missing. Mexican Army 20,000. Mexican loss estimated in killed and wounded 2,000 men.”

Dates: 1847

Battle of Buena Vista, 1847

 Item — Box 1-1: Series 1931.004.1 [Barcode: 000021914676], item: 14
Identifier: 1931-004-1-14
Scope and Contents

Colored lithograph of "Battle of Buena Vista, fought Febu 23d 1847. In which America Army under Genl. Taylor were completely victorious. American Army 4,500 men; Mexican Army 20,000 men. Amerian Loss 264 killed, 450 wounded, 26 missing. Mexican Loss estamated in killed & wounded 4,000 men."

Dates: 1847

Battle of Churubusco, 1847

 Item — Box + Oversize: Series 1931.004.1; Series 1931-004-2 [Barcode: 000023280113], item: 6
Identifier: 1931-004-1-35
Scope and Contents

Colored lithograph of "Battle of Churubusco, near the city of Mexico. Aug 19 & 20th 1847. Genl. Scott with 7,000 American forces totally routed the whole Mexican Army, numbering 32,000 men commanded by Genl. Santa Anna. American loss in killed and wounded about 1,100 men. Mexican loss: killed and wounded 7,000 men !!, ran away Santa Anna and 25,000 Mexicans !!!”

Dates: 1847

Battle of Churubusco, 1847

 Item — Box + Oversize: Series 1931.004.1; Series 1931-004-2 [Barcode: 000023280113], item: 7
Identifier: 1931-004-1-36
Scope and Contents Colored lithograph of "Battle of Churubusco, fought near the city of Mexico. 20th Aug 1847. One of the most brilliant victories achieved by the U. S. Army since the commencement of the war with Mexico. After the battle had lasted about two hours, our troops got into position to close with the enemy at the point of a bayonet which resulted in their entire defeat. Their infantry got mixed up with their cavalry and fled for the city. The rout was complete and most disastrous. American Army...
Dates: 1847

Battle of Monterey, 1846

 Item — Box + Oversize: Series 1931.004.1; Series 1931-004-2 [Barcode: 000023280113], item: 4
Identifier: 1931-004-1-33
Scope and Contents

Colored lithograph of "Battle of Monterey, The Americans forcing their way to the main plaza.”

Dates: 1846

Bombardment of Vera Cruz, 1847

 Item — Box 1-1: Series 1931.004.1 [Barcode: 000021914676], item: 16
Identifier: 1931-004-1-16
Scope and Contents Colored lithograph of "Bombardment of Vera Cruz. March 25th 1847. American Army under Genl. Scott 12,100. American Loss 15 killed, 50 wounded. The bombardment commenced on the 22nd of March at 4 11/4 P.M. and was incessant day and night until the morning of the 26th at which time overtures were made by the enemy for a capitulation of the city and also the Castle of Uhoa (San Juan de Ulúa) (The Gibraltar of America). On the 27th garrisons of both City and Castle as prisoners of war to the...
Dates: 1847

Capitulation of Vera Cruz, 1847

 Item — Box 1-1: Series 1931.004.1 [Barcode: 000021914676], item: 18
Identifier: 1931-004-1-18
Scope and Contents

Colored lithograph of "Capitulation of Vera Cruz. The Mexican soldiers marching out and surrendering their arms to Genl. Sott, March 29th 1847."

Dates: 1847

Capitulation of Vera Cruz, 1847

 Item — Box 1-1: Series 1931.004.1 [Barcode: 000021914676], item: 19
Identifier: 1931-004-1-19
Scope and Contents

Colored lithograph of "Capitulation of Vera Cruz. The Mexican soldiers marching out and surrendering their arms to Genl. Sott, March 29th 1847."

Dates: 1847

Death of Col. John J. Hardin, 1847

 Item — Box 1-1: Series 1931.004.1 [Barcode: 000021914676], item: 8
Identifier: 1931-004-1-8
Scope and Contents

Colored lithograph of "Death of Col. John J. Hardin of the 1st Regiment Illinois volunteers. He fell mortally wounded while in the act of leading on his men at the battle of Bueno Vista Febr 23rd 1847."

Dates: 1847

Flight of the Mexican Army, 1847

 Item — Box 1-1: Series 1931.004.1 [Barcode: 000021914676], item: 10
Identifier: 1931-004-1-10
Scope and Contents

"Flight of the Mexican Army, at the Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23 1847." No. 455

Dates: 1847

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