Mexican War, 1846-1848

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Colored lithograph of "Attack on the City of Mexico. On the 14th Sept. 1847 by Genl. Scott with 8000 men, the Mexican Army of 30,000 men were completely routed."

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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.”

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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."

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Colored lithograph of "Battle of Buena Vista, fought Febrary 23d 1847. The America Army under Genl. Taylor were completely victorious. American Army 4,500 men; Amerian loss in killed and wounded about 800. Mexican Army 20,000 men. Mexican Loss estamated in killed, wounded, and run away about 5,000 men."

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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 !!!”

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...

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Colored lithograph of "Battle of Contreras, near Mexico -- August 20th 1847. A large number of Mexicans killed and 365 camptures of which 25 were officers."

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

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Colored lithograph of "Battle Palo Alto."

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Colored lithograph of "Battle of Sierra Gordo, April 17th & 18th 1847, between Genl. Scott and Santa Anna. Capture of Santa Anna's carriage, cash, papers, dinner & wooden leg. American Force: 8,000; killed and wounded 500 men. Mexican force 15,000; Prisoners, killed wounded & run away 15,000.".