Mexican-American War Correspondence and Ephemera

Collection

Identifier: SPC-2018-033

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Mexican-American War Correspondence collection (1847-1848; 1855; 1860; undated) contains letters written during the Mexican-American War which took place from 1846-1848; as well as other ephemera such as receipts, expenses, and an invoice belonging to a ship captain, J.T. Morrill who transported goods during the War.

Dates

1847-1848; 1855; 1860; undated

Creator

Read, George Campbell (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Extent

1 box

.20 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains letters written during the Mexican-American War which took place from 1846-1848; as well as other ephemera such as receipts, expenses, and an invoice belonging to a ship captain who transported goods during the War.