Great River: Mexico and the United StatesA distinguished historian examines the development of the region and surveys the amalgamation of the aboriginal Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo-American civilizations. |
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Page 566
... Saltillo but to San Luis Potosí . Jordan insisted that the march change its course and head for Saltillo where an enemy force was stationed . One day's march from Saltillo a courier brought Jordan a message from a loyal friend at ...
... Saltillo but to San Luis Potosí . Jordan insisted that the march change its course and head for Saltillo where an enemy force was stationed . One day's march from Saltillo a courier brought Jordan a message from a loyal friend at ...
Page 567
... Saltillo began . The city , too , was busy in the golden October weather . Its flat roofs were prepared for spectators of the coming battle , and hillsides too were occupied by civilians . Every- one was an amateur of the arts of battle ...
... Saltillo began . The city , too , was busy in the golden October weather . Its flat roofs were prepared for spectators of the coming battle , and hillsides too were occupied by civilians . Every- one was an amateur of the arts of battle ...
Page 757
... Saltillo line in the absence of Taylor , to abandon Saltillo , hold Monterrey for defense only , and detach and send at once to the Brazos under General Worth's command a whole division of General Taylor's army . Certain others of ...
... Saltillo line in the absence of Taylor , to abandon Saltillo , hold Monterrey for defense only , and detach and send at once to the Brazos under General Worth's command a whole division of General Taylor's army . Certain others of ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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