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WAR WITH MEXICO

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Birds-eye view of the camp of the army of occupation, commanded by Genl. Taylor, near Corpus Christie, Texas ... Oct., 1845 Birds-eye view of the camp of the army of occupation, commanded by Genl. Taylor, near Corpus Christie, Texas ... Oct., 1845. Lithograph by G. & W. Endicott, 1847, after Capt. D. F. Whiting, 7th Inf.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-4557 (color film copy transparency)
Volunteers for Texas - as you were. (Cartoon)Volunteers for Texas - as you were. (Cartoon). Lithograph by F. & S. Palmer, 1846.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1272
General Taylor approaching MontereyGeneral Taylor approaching Monterey. Lithograph by B. F. Butler, 1846.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-7556
Major Genl. Z. Taylor before Monterey. Sept. 20th, 1846Major Genl. Z. Taylor before Monterey. Sept. 20th, 1846. Lithograph by N. Currier, 1848.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-4919
View of Monterey. From the heights south of the city View of Monterey. From the heights south of the city. Lithograph By Silver & Rowes, 1846, after Stephens G. Hill, 1st Reg. Ohio Volunteers.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-3639
Heights of Monterey, from the Saltillo road looking towards the city ... Worth's division moving into position under the guns of the enemy ... on the morning of 21st Sept., 1846Heights of Monterey, from the Saltillo road looking towards the city ... Worth's division moving into position under the guns of the enemy ... on the morning of 21st Sept., 1846. Lithograph by G. & W. Endicott, 1847, after Capt. Whiting, 7th Inf.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-3931
Battle of Monterey. The Americans forcing their way to the main plaza, Sept. 23, 1846Battle of Monterey. The Americans forcing their way to the main plaza, Sept. 23, 1846. Lithograph by N. Currier, 1846.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-1642 (color film copy transparency)
Monterey, from Independence Hill, in the rear of the Bishop's palace ... Sept. 23, 1846Monterey, from Independence Hill, in the rear of the Bishop's palace ... Sept. 23, 1846. Lithograph by G. & W. Endicott, 1847, after Capt. D. F. Whiting, 7th Inf.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-6129 (color film copy transparency)
Capture of Monterey. Lithograph in George W. Kendall, The war between the United States and Mexico, 1851 Capture of Monterey. Lithograph in George W. Kendall, The war between the United States and Mexico, 1851.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-8366
A camp washing day A camp washing day. Wood engraving in The Journal of Wm. H. Richardson, 1848.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-127
Monterey, as seen from a house-top in the main Plaza, Oct., 1846Monterey, as seen from a house-top in the main Plaza, Oct., 1846. Lithograph by G. & W. Endicott, 1847, after Capt. D. F. Whiting, 7th Inf.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-4685
General Zachariah Taylor (Old Rough and Ready). As he appeared at the battle of Palo Alto General Zachariah Taylor (Old Rough and Ready). As he appeared at the battle of Palo Alto. Lithograph by C. J. Pollard, 1846, after sketch by a Lieutenant of artillery.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-64
Battle of Palo AltoBattle of Palo Alto. Lithograph by E. B. & E. C. Kellogg.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-6126 (color film copy transparency)
Battle of Palo Alto, May 8th, 1846. Battle of Resaca de la Palma, May 9th, 1846Battle of Palo Alto, May 8th, 1846. Battle of Resaca de la Palma, May 9th, 1846. Lithograph by Klauprech & Menzel after Ange Paldi, 5th Inf., U.S.A.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-125
The death of Major Ringgold at the battle of Palo Alto, May 8, 1846The death of Major Ringgold at the battle of Palo Alto, May 8, 1846. Lithograph by Kelloggs & Thayer, 1846.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1268
Major Ringgold, mortally wounded at the battle of Palo Alto, May 8th, 1846Major Ringgold, mortally wounded at the battle of Palo Alto, May 8th, 1846. Lithograph by J. Baillie, 1846.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-67
Battle of Buena Vista Battle of Buena Vista. Lithograph in George W. Kendall, The war between the United States and Mexico, 1851.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-8363
Battle of Buena Vista, fought Feb. 23rd, 1847Battle of Buena Vista, fought Feb. 23rd, 1847. Lithograph by N. Currier, 1847.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-2957 (color film copy transparency
Battle of Buena Vista. View of the battleground and battle of "The Angostura" fought near Buena Vista, Mexico, February 23rd, 1847 (Looking S. West) Battle of Buena Vista. View of the battleground and battle of "The Angostura" fought near Buena Vista, Mexico, February 23rd, 1847 (Looking S. West). Lithograph by Henry R. Robinson, 1847. After Major Eaton.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-pga-02525 (digital file from original print)
"A little more grape Capt. Bragg." General Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23, 1847"A little more grape Capt. Bragg." General Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23, 1847. Lithograph by N. Currier, 1847.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC2-2774 (color film copy slide)
Genl. Z. Taylor. Drawn the 2nd day after the battle of Buena Vista by an officer of the U. S. ArmyGenl. Z. Taylor. Drawn the 2nd day after the battle of Buena Vista by an officer of the U. S. Army. Lithograph by Thos. Sinclair, 1847.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-4921
Battle of Sacramento, Feb. 28th, 1847. Terrific charge of the Mexican LancersBattle of Sacramento, Feb. 28th, 1847. Terrific charge of the Mexican Lancers. Lithograph by N. Currier, 1847.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC2-3544 (color film copy slide)
The island of Lobos. Rendezvous of the U. S. Army under General Scott, previous to the attack on Vera Cruz The island of Lobos. Rendezvous of the U. S. Army under General Scott, previous to the attack on Vera Cruz. Lithograph by P.S. Duval, 1847, after Lt. C. C. Barton, U. S. N.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-192
Landing of the U. S. Army under General Scott, on the beach near Vera Cruz, March 9th, 1847. Lithograph by P.S. Duval, 1847, after Lt. C. C. Barton, U. S. N. Landing of the U. S. Army under General Scott, on the beach near Vera Cruz, March 9th, 1847. Lithograph by P.S. Duval, 1847, after Lt. C. C. Barton, U. S. N.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-130
Landing of the troops at Vera Cruz Landing of the troops at Vera Cruz. Lithograph by Wagner & McGuigan in John Frost, Pictorial history of Mexico ..., 1848.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-190
The U. S. steam frigate Mississippi ... near Vera Cruize [sic], March 21, 1847 The U. S. steam frigate Mississippi ... near Vera Cruize [sic], March 21, 1847. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1847, after H. Walke, Lt., U. S. N.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-pga-04094 (digital file from original print)
Bombardment of Vera Cruz, March 1847. Attack of the gun boats upon the city, & castle of San Juan de Ulloa Bombardment of Vera Cruz, March 1847. Attack of the gun boats upon the city, & castle of San Juan de Ulloa. Lithograph by N. Currier, 1847.
Reproduction number:LC-DIG-pga-04100 (digital file from original print)
The U. S. naval battery during the bombardment of Vera Cruz on the 24 and 25 of March 1847 The U. S. naval battery during the bombardment of Vera Cruz on the 24 and 25 of March 1847. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1848, after H. Walke, Lt., U. S. N.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-pga-04100 (digital file from original print)
Victorious bombardment of Vera Cruz. By the united forces of the ... U. S. March 24th and 25th, 1847Victorious bombardment of Vera Cruz. By the united forces of the ... U. S. March 24th and 25th, 1847. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1847.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-5317
cene in Vera Cruz during the bombardment, March 25th, 1847Scene in Vera Cruz during the bombardment, March 25th, 1847. Lithograph by E. B. & H. C. Kellogg, 1847.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-3605 (color film copy transparency)
Bombardment of Vera CruzBombardment of Vera Cruz. Lithograph in George W. Kendall, The war between the United States and Mexico, 1851.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-8365
Battle of Cerro Gordo Battle of Cerro Gordo. Lithograph in George W. Kendall, The war between the United States and Mexico, 1851.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-8364
Battle of Cerro Gordo, April 18th, 1847Battle of Cerro Gordo, April 18th, 1847. Lithograph by N. Currier, 1847.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC2-656 (color film copy slide)
The U. S. naval expedition under ... Perry, ascending the Tuspan River, destroying the forts, and taking possession of the port of Tuspan ... April 19, 1847 The U. S. naval expedition under ... Perry, ascending the Tuspan River, destroying the forts, and taking possession of the port of Tuspan ... April 19, 1847. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1848, after H. Walke, Lt., U. S. N.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-751
The U. States steamers, Scorpion, Spitfire, Vixen ... crossing the bar of the mouth of the Tabasco River ... June 14, 1847 The U. States steamers, Scorpion, Spitfire, Vixen ... crossing the bar of the mouth of the Tabasco River ... June 14, 1847. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1848, after H. Walke, Lt. U. S. N.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-pga-04099 (digital file from original print)
The naval expedition under Comre. Perry, assending [sic] the Tabasco River at the Devils Bend, June 15, 1847 The naval expedition under Comre. Perry, assending [sic] the Tabasco River at the Devils Bend, June 15, 1847. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1848, after H. Walke, Lt., U. S. N.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-753
The landing of the naval expedition against Tabasco The landing of the naval expedition against Tabasco. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1848, after H. Walke, Lt., U. S. N.
Reproduction number:LC-DIG-pga-04091 (digital file from original print)
The attack of Mexicans from the Chapperal, on the first division of the naval expedition to Tabasco. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1848, after H. Walke, Lt., U. S. N. The attack of Mexicans from the Chapperal, on the first division of the naval expedition to Tabasco. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1848, after H. Walke, Lt., U. S. N.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-752
The capture of the city of Tabasco, by the U. S. naval expedition, afloat and on shore ... June 15, 1847 The capture of the city of Tabasco, by the U. S. naval expedition, afloat and on shore ... June 15, 1847. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1848, after H. Walke, Lt., U. S. N.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-pga-04098 (digital file from original print)
Molino del Rey. Attack upon the molino Molino del Rey. Attack upon the molino. Lithograph in George W. Kendall, The war between the United States and Mexico, 1851.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-8361
Storming of Chapultepec. Pillow's attack. Storming of Chapultepec. Pillow's attack. Lithograph in George W. Kendall, The war between the United States and Mexico, 1851.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-8362
The storming of Chapultepec, Sept. 13th, 1848 The storming of Chapultepec, Sept. 13th, 1848. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1848, after Walker.
Reproduction number:LC-DIG-pga-02604 (digital file from original print)
Storming of the Castle of Chapultepec, by the American army under General Scott, Sept. 13, 1847 Storming of the Castle of Chapultepec, by the American army under General Scott, Sept. 13, 1847. Wood engraving by Britt & Major in Brother Jonathan, July 4, 1848, after T. H. Matteson.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2726
Attack on the city of Mexico. On the 14th Sept. 1847 by Genl. Scott with 8000 men... Attack on the city of Mexico. On the 14th Sept. 1847 by Genl. Scott with 8000 men... Lithograph by E. B. & E. C. Kellogg.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2723
Grant at the capture of the city of Mexico. Lithograph by William Dickes after Emanuel Leutze Grant at the capture of the city of Mexico. Lithograph by William Dickes after Emanuel Leutze.
Reproduction number:LC-DIG-pga-02027 (digital file from original print)
Genl. Scott's entrance into Mexico Genl. Scott's entrance into Mexico. Lithograph in George W. Kendall, The war between the United States and Mexico, 1851.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-133
The sailor's returnThe sailor's return. Lithograph by N. Currier, 1847.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC2-2980 (color film copy slide)
Soldier's return Soldier's return. Lithograph by N. Currier, 1847.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-33

 

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