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1846 November 15 . Thomas F. Chapman ALS to Charles H. French; San Antonio, Texas.

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Abstract:
Has written twice since leaving Canada and expects mail to take six to eight weeks, although he has determined sending mail via New York, Charleston, and New Orleans will be more efficient. His brother served with General [John Ellis] Wool in Chihuahua, Mexico, and has since gone to Monclova where they hoisted the American flag in the plaza unopposed despite volunteer forces being raised. Comments on health of troops, speed of movements, and Mexican climate. Describes San Antonio, manufacturing of wool blankets, and how the army sends mail, with one recent Express Mail "composed of Four Mounted Horseman" attacked by fifteen Lipan Apache. Notes strength of Native Americans in the area and the number of soldiers that would be required to wage war against them.
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United States War with Mexico collection, 1845-1894
Total components 38
Last indexed 2025-06-20