Box 1-1

Colored lithograph of "Genl. Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto. May 8th 1846." Zachary Taylor leading his troops at the front.

Colored lithograph of the death of Major Ringgold at the Battle of Palo Alto, May 8, 1846. Ringgold, considered by some to have been the "Father of Modern Artillery," and may have been the first U.S. officer killed in the Mexican War.

Colored lithograph of "The Death of the Gallant Major Ringgold. Who was mortally wounded during the engagement of the 8th May and died on the 10th 1846." Ringgold was considered to be the 'Father of Modern Artillery' and may have been the first U. S. officer killed in the Mexican War.

Colored lithograph of "The Brilliant Charge of Capt. May, At the Battle of Resaca de la Palma (Palm Ravine) 9th May 1846. By which gallant exploit he captured the whole of the enemy's cannon and took Genl. La Vega prisoner of war."

Colored lithograph of "The Capture of Genl. La Vega by Capt. May at the battle of Recasa de la Palma, May 9th 1840."

Colored lithograph of "Storming of Monterey -- Attack on the Bishop's Palace."

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."

Colored lithograph of "The Gallant Charge of the Kentucky Cavalry under Col. Marshall. Buena Vista, Feb 23rd 1847."

Colored lithograph of "Santa Anna's messengers requesting Genl Taylor to surrender his forces at discretion, previous to the Battle of Buena Vista. 'General Tayor never surrenders.' Sir, In reply to your note of this date summoning me to surrender my forces at discretion. I beg to leave to say that I decline acceding to your request.-- With high respect , I am, sir, your obedient serv't, Z. Taylor."

Colored lithograph of "General Scott at the Taking of Vera Cruz, March 22d, 23d, & 24th 1847"