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[Proclamation for War with Texas Rebels] (open access)

[Proclamation for War with Texas Rebels]

Proclamation signed by Policarzo Martinez advising war with the inhabitants of Texas.
Date: 1844-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

A Correct Map of the Seat of War in Mexico

Map of the Seat of War in Mexico, circa 1847. The map has a written description and illustrations surrounding the land and shows topographical data.
Date: 1847~
Creator: Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough, 1804-1889
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Binder's Collection: Civil War Pieces]

Bound compilation of sheet music from a variety of composers, prominently featuring songs about subjects related to the U.S. Civil War, from the Union perspective. Other works include dances for piano with a particular emphasis on galops and waltzes. A majority of titles in this volume were published in Boston, primarily by Oliver Ditson & Co. While the works range in date from 1846 through the 1870s, the most frequently appearing dates are between 1864 and 1866.
Date: 1846/1879
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mexico & Texas in 1846: Seat of war.

Map shows the geography, cities, and towns in Mexico and Texas. A United States flag, with flagpole pointing to Point Isabel, appears in the right side of the map. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:12,672,000]. Map comes from Texas and Mexico in 1846 by John Newman.
Date: 1846?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

"To Arms! To Arms! Volunteers for the Mexican War!"

Broadside recruiting soldiers for the Mexican War, asking for 12-month volunteers.
Date: December 5, 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Poster
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Manuscript map of Mexico City at the time of the Mexican War]

Map shows locations of Mexican and American military forces in the vicinity of Mexico City and Chapultepec, between Tacubaya Road, the San Cosmo Causeway, and Bolivar Causeway; structures and vegetation. Includes key to map. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the seat of war: Gen Taylor's field of operations in Mexico.

Map shows Taylor's route to Monterey in red, and details of other U.S. Army military units' movements in and around Monterey, Mexico. Insets: "Map of the seat of war on a reduced scale" and "The late battlefield." Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1846
Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Unknown Northern Mexico Location During the Mexican War, 1846-1848]

Map shows roads, vegetation, buildings, encampments, fortifications, troop locations, and battlesites for an unidentified location, probably in northern Mexico during the Mexican War, 1846-1848, possibly on the Rio Grande or other navigable river. Relief shown by hachures. No scale given.
Date: [1846..1848]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting a report of Messrs. Butler and Lewis relative to the Indians of Texas and the southwestern prairies (open access)

Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting a report of Messrs. Butler and Lewis relative to the Indians of Texas and the southwestern prairies

Descriptions of Texas Indians of the Republic period; mention of captive Parker children
Date: February 8, 1847
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speech of Hon. David S. Kaufman of Texas : showing that Mexico commenced the late War with the United States, by invading territory that belonged to Texas at the period of her annexation. (open access)

Speech of Hon. David S. Kaufman of Texas : showing that Mexico commenced the late War with the United States, by invading territory that belonged to Texas at the period of her annexation.

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Date: 1848
Creator: Kaufman, David S. (David Spangler) 1813-1851
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of the route of General Worth's column from Chapultepec to the Alameda in the attack upon the city of Mexico, 13th & 14th September 1847.

Map shows positions of batteries, headquarters, troops, and buildings on the outskirts of Mexico City. Includes the roads and aqueducts to Garita San Cosme and Belin Garita. Identifies route of General Quitman and route of General Worth's division. Includes index to troop positions. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Pemberton, John C. (John Clifford), 1814-1881
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
"General return of the Army in Mexico, under the command and orders of Major General Z. Taylor" (open access)

"General return of the Army in Mexico, under the command and orders of Major General Z. Taylor"

Government document issued by the Adjutant General's office recording the various positions held within the Army
Date: November 30, 1847
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bird's-Eye View of the Army Occupation, Corpus Christi, Texas, Oct. 1845

Illustration of a field full of white tents and army personnel next to the Gulf of Mexico with ships on it.
Date: 1847
Creator: Parsons, Charles & Fremont, John C.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Letter Sent to Policarzo Martinez from Matamoros] (open access)

[Copy of a Letter Sent to Policarzo Martinez from Matamoros]

Copy of a letter sent to Policarzo Martinez from Matamoros, saying the Americans will be heading for Monterrey very soon.
Date: 1846-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Battle of Cerro Gordo.

Map shows field of battle and strategic layout of opposing Mexican and American armies. Includes legend. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: [1847..1867]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[With Comme Shubricks' No. 83]

Map shows layout of barracks. Includes index to positions along military route. No scale indicated.
Date: 1847?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch accompanying Col. Price's despatch of 15th Feb. 1847.

Map shows geography near Embudo and La Joya, Mexico [currently New Mexico] during the Mexican War. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of the route of General Worth's column from Chapultepec to the Alameda in the attack upon the city of Mexico, 13th & 14th September 1847.

Map shows positions of batteries, headquarters, troops, and buildings on the outskirts of Mexico City. Includes the roads and aqueducts to Garita San Cosme and Belin Garita. Identifies route of General Quitman and route of General Worth's division. Includes index to troop positions. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Pemberton, John C. (John Clifford), 1814-1881
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of the operations of the 1st Division United States Army under the command of General Worth on the 8th Sept. 1847 battle of El Molino del Rey

Map shows headquarters of Generals Worth and Scott at Tacubaya during the Mexican War [1846 - 1848]. Includes index to troop positions. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:7,500].
Date: 1847
Creator: Hardcastle, Edmund Lafayette, 1824-1899
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of the operations of the 1st Division United States Army under the command of General Worth on the 8th Sept. 1847 battle of El Molino del Rey.

Map shows headquarters of Generals Worth and Scott at Tacubaya. Includes index to troop positions. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:7,500].
Date: 1847?
Creator: Hardcastle, Edmund Lafayette, 1824-1899
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch accompanying Col. Price despatch.

Map shows troop positions and artillery by symbol and commander names. Troop movements are also indicated. Outlines Taos Pueblo and shows buildings. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,757].
Date: 1847?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch accompanying Col. Price's despatch of 18 April 1847.

Map shows American and Mexican troop positions near Cañada, California on January 24, 1847. Also shows a short reach of the Rio Chicito and general topography. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of the operations of the 1st Division United States Army under the command of General Worth on the 8th Sept. 1847 battle of El Molino del Rey.

Map shows headquarters of Generals Worth and Scott at Tacubaya. Includes index to troop positions. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:7,500].
Date: 1847?
Creator: Hardcastle, Edmund Lafayette, 1824-1899
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the Valley of Mexico.

Map shows roads and towns throughout the Valley of Mexico from the vicinity of Mexico City to Vera Cruz. Includes "Profile of the route between Mexico and Vera Cruz." Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:350,000].
Date: 1847
Creator: Hardcastle, Edmund Lafayette, 1824-1899
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History