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MGv49i21p1c6, July 20, 1848: The First Conquest of Mexico
Gives a brief history lesson in the first conquest of Mexico by Cortes
MGv49i21p2c2, July 20, 1848: Gen. Scott
A Court of Enquiry has been ordered to convene in Washington to look into charges brought by Pillow and Worth against Scott.
MGv49i21p2c3, July 20, 1848: The Virginia Regiment
Lieut. Porterfield, Col. Hamtramck both arrived home
MGv49i21p2c5, July 20, 1848: Mexico
Report on the revolution developing; Mexican troops sent by the Mexican government to put down revolution are deserting; nation again in anarchy
MGv49i21p2c5, July 20, 1848: Latest from Mexico
More information on the revolution which began on the 25th; arrest of leaders; comments on actions taken by Paredes
MGv49i21p2c5, July 20,1848
Celebration of the 4th of July with four companies of the Tampico Regiment of Louisiana Volunteers turning out; information on the event
MGv49i22p1c3, July 27, 1848
Information on total number of troops at Vera Cruz as reported by the Quartermaster
MGv49i22p2c1, July 27, 1848: The Democratic Platform
Comments made on the war debt gathered by Polk
MGv49i22p2c3, July 27, 1848: Congress
Comments made in Congress about the war and Taylor
MGv49i22p2c4, July 27, 1848: Berkeley Volunteers Public Meeting
Report on a public meeting which congratulated the Berkeley Volunteers
MGv49i22p2c4, July 27, 1848: Reduction of the Army
Report on a bill passed by Congress to reduce the army
MGv49i22p3c4, July 27, 1848: To Volunteers and their Friends
Report that a list of soldiers killed in Mexico is had; gives how they died; information will be given to those interested
MGv49i23p1c6, August 3, 1848: The Bloodhound Story
Report of Taylor wanting bloodhounds to help track down Indians in Florida
MGv49i23p2c2, August 3, 1848: Major General Pillow
Comments about an incident that occurred on a train between Pillow, who refused to put out his cigar and the conductor
MGv49i23p2c3, August 3, 1848: General Taylor's Acceptance
Taylor accepts his nomination for President
MGv49i23p2c4, August 3, 1848: Extracts From Potomac's Letters
Comments on a Mexican claim bill, Naval Appropriation bill and the Oregon bill
MGv49i24p1c5, August 10, 1848: New Schemes of Conquest and Annexation of Territory!
Comments on how the government is making plans to take more land
MGv49i24p2c1, August 10, 1848: More Annexation
More comments on how the government is planning to take land; taking the land of the Sierra Madre which is in a state of revolution
MGv49i24p2c2, August 10, 1848: Berkeley Volunteers
Volunteers arrived home on Thursday evening
MGv49i24p2c2, August 10, 1848
Body of Captain Henry Fairfax who died in Mexico was received at Alexandria on Monday
MGv49i24p2c1, August 10, 1848
Scott returned to his home
MGv49i24p2c3, August 10, 1848: Lewis Cass and the Volunteers
Bill introduced in the Senate calls for the volunteers to have the same uniforms as regulars
MGv49i24p2c4, August 10, 1848: Washington and Taylor
Comments on similarities and differences between Washington and Taylor
MGv49i24p2c4, August 10, 1848
Comments on the future if Taylor is made President
MGv49i26p1c2,August 24, 1848: The Soldier Boy
Story about a boy whose father is in Mexico; boy's father ends up dead
MGv49i26p1c3, August 24, 1848
Gen. Kearney's nomination as Brevet Major General has been confirmed
MGv49i26p2c1, August 24, 1848: The Volunteers and Gen. Taylor
Comments on General Taylor and his actions during the war-seems to be defending Taylor from comments made by others
MGv49i26p1c5, August 24, 1848: Snug the Joiner
Comments made about Mexicans by Mr. Webster
MGv49i26p1c4, August 24, 1848: The Dinner to the Volunteers
Comments made about the dead from the Berkeley Volunteers; comments made on the actions of the volunteers in the war
MGv49i26p1c5, August 24, 1848
Report that Gen. Cushing, Major Henry and others are planing on writing about their experiences in the Mexican war
MGv49i27p1c5, August 31, 1848: Who wrote Gen. Taylor's Despatches
Comments that Taylor did not write his own despatches or letters
MGv49i27p1c5, August 31, 1848: The Governor of Oregon
Gen. Shields has been appointed Governor of Oregon and confirmed to that position
MGv49i28p1c4, September 7, 1848
Report on the number of men supplied by the northern and southern states for the Mexican War
MGv49i28p1c4, September 7,1848
Maj. J. D. Graham of the Topographical Corps has asked for a court material; accused of "malice and envy"
MGv49i28p2c1, September 7, 1848: A Discovery
One of the volunteers of the North Carolina Regiment said Gen. Taylor was incompetent to be President
MGv49i28p1c5, September7, 1848: Fort Harrison Celebration
Copy of a letter sent by Taylor in reply to being invited to Fort Harrison
MGv49i28p1c6, September 7, 1848: Taylor in Massachusetts
Comments about a meeting to support Taylor and Fillmore
MGv49i28p1c6, September 7, 1848; The Hudson Bay Company and Oregon
Report that the US published erroneous accounts saying that the Hudson Bay Company bought territory in Oregon
MGv49i28p2c3, September 7, 1848: Gen. Taylor Never Surrenders
Report on comments made by a lady about Gen. Taylor at a dance
MGv49i28p2c4, September 7, 1848: The Albany Meeting
Report that a resolution was adopted recommending the nomination of Taylor and Fillmore
MGv49i28p2c4, September 7, 1848: Mexico
Report of the final evacuation of the city of Chihuahua by American troops
MGv49i28p2c3, September 7, 1848: General Taylor
Comments made by a friend of Taylor about Taylor
MGv49i28p2c5, September 7, 1848: New Mexico
Report that Gov. Woods of Texas has laid claim to the best lands of New Mexico; how New Mexicans reacted
MGv49i28p2c5, September 7, 1848: Soldiering
Report of the acts of Mr. Leake as a soldier in Mexico and that he was not commissioned by Polk
MGv49i28p3c2, September 7, 1848: Soldier's Claims
WM. Thompson is prepared to procure the settlement of the claims of soldiers who enlisted during the Mexican war
MGv49i29p1c6, September 14, 1848
Gen. Lane, Governor of the new territory of Oregon arrived in the city today
MGv49i29p2c1, September 14, 1848: Col. Colston's Speech
Full speech made by Col. Colston-mentions Texas and Oregon; comments on the Baltimore Convention of '44 and how that effected the Texas and Oregon debates
MGv49i29p2c4,September 14, 1848: Lewis Cass!
Comments made about the Secretary of War and speculation of land; comments about Congress fighting and coming to an agreement to censor Taylor
MGv49i29p2c5, September 14, 1848: A Dinner to Captain Bragg
Comments made about Captain Bragg and his performance during the Mexican war
MGv49i30p1c3, September 21, 1848
According to estimates for the Mexican Treaty America will have to pay two hundred and fifty million dollars
MGv49i30p1c5, September 21, 1848: Taylor and Fillmore in the South
Comments on how southern citizens are reacting to the two running mates
MGv49i30p1c6, September 21, 1848: Another Letter from General Taylor to Captain Allison
Report on Taylor's feelings about politics and his nomination for President
MGv49i30p1c6,September 21, 1848: Gen. Taylor on the night before the Battle of Buena Vista
Comments about Tayor's actions on the night before the battle; comments on the position of the army and what they might or might not
MGv49i30p2c2, September 21, 1848: Whig Prospects
Nothing can prevent the election of Taylor
MGv49i30p2c3, September 21,1848: General Cushing
Finds fault with Taylor
MGv49i30p2c4, September 21, 1848: Indiana
Taylor can't win in Indiana is a lie
MGv49i30p2c3,September 21, 1848: Gen. Cass' Military Character
Report on Cass's military actions; comments about Mexican War
MGv49i30p2c6, September 21, 1848: California
Report of gold found in California
MGv49i30p2c6, September 21, 1848: Ex-Governor Hammond for Gen. Taylor
Hammond supports Taylor
MGv49i30p3c6, September 21, 1848: To Volunteers and their Friends
List of soldiers who have died of disease or by wounds have been received and information will be given to those interested
MGv49i31p1c3, September 28, 1848: Affecting Story
History of Gen. Taylor's life; letter written by Mrs. Gott about Taylor-requested Taylor to discharge her son and Taylor did so
MGv49i31p1c6, September 28, 1848: Maiden Vote for Zachary Taylor
Report of George Washington Park Curtis voting for Taylor
MGv49i31p1c5, September 28, 1848: Address of Gov. Poindexter to the people of Mississippi
Advocates the election of Taylor
MGv49i31p1c5, September 28, 1848: True Modesty
General Taylor's words about the battle of Buena Vista
MGv49i31p1c5, September 28, 1848: The Prospect of Louisana
Taylor will can a majority in the voting
MGv49i31p1c6, September 28, 1848: The Taylor Platform
Hon. Charles Hudson addressed Whig Convention in Massachusetts illustrating the platform that Taylor should take
MGv49i31p2c2, September 28, 1848: Army Promotions
List of those promoted for their actions in the Mexican war
MGv49i31p2c3, September 28, 1848: Mexico and California
Major Emory in his account of his tour from Missouri to Santa Fe says that with the exception of the Narrow valley of the Rio Grande the land can be cultivated by irrigation; comments on the land, latitude, mines, fertile areas etc.
MGv49i31p2c3, September 28, 1848: The Great Taylor Meeting at Old For Harrison
On the anniversary of the defense of Fort Harrison by Taylor a crowd of Taylor's men gathered; comments about the Governor's speech
MGv49i13p2c2, September 28, 1848: Mr. Clay
Henry Clay for Taylor
MGv49i31p2c2, September 28, 1848: Bright for Taylor!
Comments about how many electoral votes will go to Taylor from New York; Taylor has strong stance in Tennessee and Ohio
MGv49i31p2c3, September 28, 1848: Berkley Whig Club
Mr. Faulnef addressed the crowd with reasons to nominate and vote for Taylor
MGv49i31p2c4, September 28, 1848: Later from Mexico
Little interest in the newspapers from Vera Cruz; no comments about Paredas or revolutions; anniversary of Churubusco was the 20th of August and celebrated with propriate ceremonies; plans for a public funeral for Colonel Balderas; robberies committed in the city; insurrection in the south of Mexico has ended; Gen. Urrea has protested the Government;
MGv49i31p2c4, September 28, 1848: Gold Medal to Gen. Taylor
Gold medal voted by Congress was given to Taylor
MGv49i31p2c5, September 28, 1848: General Santa Anna
General and his family planning to stay longer on the island than expected
MGv49i31p2c6, September 28, 1848: Prospects of an Indian War on the Texas Frontier
Report that Camanches and other prairie tribes have intended to begin hostilities at the end of the summer;
details on where the report came from
MGv49i31p2c5, September 28, 1848: Effect of Gen. Taylor's Last Letter
Exalts the Old Hero; gives reasons for his silence while in Mexico
MGv49i31p4c4, September 28, 1848: Soldier's Claims
WM. Thompson is prepared to begin making settlements of claims for soldiers who were enlisted during the Mexican War
MGv49i32p1c2, October 5, 1848: An Incident of Buena Vista
Narrative about events during the battle of Buena Vista (story, might be fictional)
MGv49i32p1c5, October 5, 1848: "The Whole of Oregon"
Resolution passed by the Richmond Democratic Association that stated that all of Oregon will belong to the US not to England
MGv49i32p1c4, October 5, 1848: Important Correspondence
Correspondence between Louis Phillippe Cass who asks Taylor to surrender from annihilation; Taylor declines
MGv49i32p1c3, October 5, 1848: The Waggon Master's Story
Story about the on-goings in Mexico during the war
MGv49i32p1c5, October 5, 1848: Rufus Choate Opinion
Opinion on Taylor
MGv49i32p1c6, October 5, 1848
Quotes from two men about the Mexican War; opposition opinions; quotes from Martin Van Buren and Charles F. Adams
MGv49i32p1c6, October 5, 1848: How the Volunteers Stand
Volunteers say they were in favor of Cass not Taylor
MGv49i32p2c4, October 5, 1848
Taylor offered money for old "Whitey" but refused to sell him
MGv49i32p2c4, October 5, 1848: Mexico as it is
Order and law are present
MGv49i32p2c4, October 5, 1848: From Texas
Comment about the dry weather and effect on crops; a few men from Lieut. Brown, of Capt. Crump's company of Texas Rangers got into a fight with some Lipan Indians; sickness in Houston
MGv49i33p1c2, October12, 1848: Battle of Buena Vista
A copy of a report from the Harpers written by Capt. Carleton who helped Gen. Wool; gives details about the battle
MGv49i33p1c3, October 12, 1848
Mr. James Blair Gilmer who had voted for Polk is going to vote for Taylor because of his stance at Buena Vista and his character
MGv49i33p1c3, October 12, 1848: General Taylor and the Dying Soldier
Report of a dying volunteer who fought under Taylor; says his dying wish is to have Taylor be President
MGv49i33p1c3, October 12, 1848: Mexican Treachery
Report of an act of treachery being committed upon American officers by a Mexican force on the 27th of August at Laguna; the Americans had accepted an invitation to a ball and after the ball men were beaten in the streets by some Mexicans
MGv49i33p1c5, October 12,1848: General Taylor
Anecdote about Taylor; comments about seeing both the face of a Whig and a Democrat in Taylor
MGv49i33p2c1, October 12, 1848: The Discussion
Comments about Taylor's character and principles-discussion about those who criticizes Taylor
MGv49i33p2c4, October 12, 1848: From California
Mr. B. Chouteau arrived in Santa Fe; he reports that American troops are stationed at Fort Paz have been attacked before he left by a group Sonorians
MGv49i33p2c4, October 12, 1848: The Whigs of Virginia
Prediction that Taylor will win the elections
MGv49i33p2c4, October 12, 1848: War Upon Gen. Taylor
Democratic Review trying to ruin Taylor's military reputation
MGv49i33p2c5, October 12, 1848: Facts About General Taylor
Facts about Taylor such as when he was born, and military information
MGv49i33p2c6, October 12, 1848
Gen. Kearney is still dangerously ill
MGv49i33p2c5, October 12, 1848: Democratic Bolting in Mississippi
E.E. Brazile and old democrat says that he prefers Taylor to Cass; comments about Taylor and voting in the election
MGv49i33p2c5, October 12, 1848: Labor Lost
Report that Taylor and Filmore support the Wilmot Proviso
MGv49i33p4c4, October 12, 1848: Soldier's Claims
Ad saying that WM. Thompson is prepared to go ahead with claims made by volunteers who fought in the war
MGv49i34p1c4, October 19
Comments about Taylor's motto; not a democratic in any state that won't vote for Taylor
MGv49i34p1c3, October 19, 1848
Negative comments made about Taylor in other newspapers
MGv49i34p1c4, October 19, 1848: Tit for Tat
Comments about how much Taylor makes and why not only is it justified but he deserves more
MGv49i34p1c5, October 19, 1848: Printer's Taylor Song
Song written for Taylor
MGv49i34p1c6, October 19, 1848: Something Ominous
Riot on the night of elections in Baltimore; attack on a Taylor book store
MGv49i34p1c6, October 19, 1848: South Carolina Election
Seems Taylor has won South Carolina
MGv49u34p1c6, October 19, 1848
Report that since the war American soldiers seem to have gained a remarkable repute in Mexico; they are looked upon to defend the government
MGv49i34p2c1, October 19, 1848: The Crisis
More comments about Taylor winning the election
MGv49i34p2c3, October 19, 1848: Election Returns
More comments about Taylor winning; who is voting for him and who is not
MGv49i34p2c5, October 19,1848: Gen. Taylor's Pay
More comments made about how much Taylor is paid; his pay is within the regulations of the War Department
MGv49i34p4c4, October 19, 1848: Soldier's Claims
Ad that WM Thompson is ready to begin making claims for the soldiers who fought in the Mexican War
MGv49i35p1c2, October 26, 1848: The Crisis
More comments about Taylor; how would he perform in certain situations?; comments about the Mexican War-the Texas line and annexation and how Polk handled it; comments about Oregon and how Polk handled that situation
MGv49i35p1c5, October 26, 1848: friends of Taylor!
Call to vote
MGv49i35p1c6, October 26, 1848: General Taylor
Comments by Gen. Davis about Taylor; comments about how he stood strong in the war, his character etc.
MGv9i35p2c1, October 26, 1848: Infamous Attempt at Imposition
Report that a pamphlet was printed stating that Taylor received extra pay/allowance
MG9i35p2c2, October 26, 1848
Report that the sketch of the Battle of Buena Vista from the New York Courier and Enquirer are worth a look at
MG9i35p2c2, October 26, 1848: A Word in Season!
Comments on how the President of the US should be and if one agrees then one should vote for Taylor
MG9i35p2c2, October 26, 1848: Gross Frauds
Tickets in circulation that list Butler and Taylor; votes for Butler will go to Taylor
MG9i35p2c4, October 26, 1848: The Battle of Buena Vista
Details about the battle
MG9i36p1c3, November 2, 1848: "Old Zach's Coming"
Comments about the Battle of Buena Vista
MG9i36p1c3, November 2, 1848: A Word of Caution
Lies will be circulated about Taylor before the election; be ready for them
MG9i36p1c6, November 2, 1848: A Good Whig Motto
Comments about words Taylor has said and when he said them (during battle)
MG9i36p1c6, November 2, 1848: A Democrat's Testimony
More comments about Taylor; his character and military exploits
MG9i36p1c6, November 2,1848: General Taylor
More comments about Taylor; his character and military exploits
MG9i36p1c6, November 2, 1848: "Old Zack" in Michigan
Report on the number of votes Taylor has won in Michigan
MG37p2c1, November 9, 1848: Berkeley County
Report on number of votes won by Taylor and Cass
MG9i37p2c1, November 9, 1848: Death of Gen. Kearney
Kearny died in on November 1st
MGi37p2c2, November 9, 1848: Pennsylvania
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MG9i37p2c2, November 9, 1848: New Jersey
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MG9i37p2c2, November 9,1848: Connecticut
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c2, November 9, 1848: Massachusetts
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c2, November 9, 1848: New York
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c2, November 9, 1848: Delaware
Report of the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c2, November 9, 1848: Virginia
Report of the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c2, November 9, 1848: Maryland
Report of the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c3, November 9, 1848: Maine
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c3, November 9, 1848: New Hampshire
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c3, November 9, 1848: Vermont
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c3, November 9, 1848: Ohio
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c3, November 9, 1848: Michigan
Report that Taylor won Detroit
MGv49i37p2c3, November 9, 1848: Indiana
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c3, November 9, 1848: Kentucky
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c3, November 9, 1848: Illinois
Report on the number of vote Taylor won
MGv49i37p2c3, November 9, 1848: North Carolina
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i37p3c4, November 9, 1848: Soldier's Claims
Ad stating that WM. Thompson is ready to make claims on behalf of soldiers who fought in the war
MGv49i38p1c1, November 16, 1848: To the Volunteers and their Friends
Ad stating that a list of dead soldiers and how they died has been gained; information will be given to those who want it
MGv49i38p2c2, November 16, 1848: Morgan County
Report on the number of votes Taylor has received
MGv49i38p2c2, November 16, 1848: The Vote for Virginia
Report on the number of votes Taylor has won
MGv49i38p2c2, November 16, 1848: Presidential Election
Report on the number of votes Taylor won
MGv49i38p2c3, November16, 1848: General Orders
Report that Taylor has been promoted from Major General to President
MGv49i38p4c2, November 16, 1848: Soldier's Claims
Ad stating that WM Thompson is ready to proceed with claims on behalf of soldiers who fought in the Mexican war
MGv49i41p2c3, December 7, 1848: Mr. Fauikenr's Letter
Comments about how happy he is that Taylor won
MGv49i41 GAZETTE EXTRA December 7, 1848: President's Address
President Polk's annual address to Congress (full address)
MGv49i41p4c5, December 7, 1848: Soldier's Claims
WM. Thompson is prepared to proceed with claims on behalf of soldiers who fought in the Mexican war
MGv49i41p5c1, December 7, 1848: Soldier's Claims
WM. Thompson is prepared to proceed with claims on behalf of soldiers who fought in the Mexican war
MGv49i42p1c1, December 14,1848: To Volunteers and their Friends
A list of soldiers killed in Mexico and how they died has been received; those who want information may request it
MGv49i42p1c3, December 14, 1848: The Yankee
Comments about the Yankee and how he is different from those in the south including Mexicans
MGv49i42p2c2,December 14, 1848: Resignation of Gen. Taylor
Taylor sent his resignation of Major General
MGv49i42p2c1, December14,1848: Taylor Republican Associates
Comments about how Taylor was elected as a Whig
MGv49i42p2c1, December 14, 1848: The President's Message
Comments about Polk's address
MGv49i42p2c2, December 14, 1848: Mr. Polk's Valedictory
Comments about comments made by Polk
MGv49i42p2c4, December 14, 1848: California's Gold Region
Report of gold being found in Calif.; many coming now to find gold
MGv49i42p2c4, December 14, 1848
Taylor said he would visit Nashville
MGv49i42p3c4, December 14, 1848: Soldier's Claims
WM. Thompson is prepared to proceed with claims on behalf of soldiers who fought in the Mexican War (advertisement)
MGv49i42p4c2, December 14, 1848: Soldier's Claims
WM. Thompson is prepared to proceed with claims on behalf of soldiers who fought in the Mexican War (advertisement)
MGv49i43p1c2, December 21, 1848: To Volunteers and their Friends
A list of dead soldiers and how they died has been received; information will be handed out upon request
MGv49i43p2c1, December 21, 1848: Democratic Consistency
Taylor was elected on a Whig ticket
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