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 458
... Veracruz was not a mere provincial disturbance . As December passed , the republicans of Veracruz won the ear of other Mexicans ; and though the Emperor sent forces against them at Jalapa that defeated Santa Anna there , the nation had ...
... Veracruz was not a mere provincial disturbance . As December passed , the republicans of Veracruz won the ear of other Mexicans ; and though the Emperor sent forces against them at Jalapa that defeated Santa Anna there , the nation had ...
Page 710
... Vera Cruz . . . . The dis- tance from Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico is not more than one - third of that from the Rio ... Veracruz he had no views . He was not disposed further to extend his advice . He knew what he could do with his ...
... Vera Cruz . . . . The dis- tance from Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico is not more than one - third of that from the Rio ... Veracruz he had no views . He was not disposed further to extend his advice . He knew what he could do with his ...
Page 915
... Veracruz at ten o'clock the same morning . It carried " large supplies of munitions and arms for the Mexicans . " The Secretary of State asked the President's judgment " as to how we shall handle the situation . " " Of course , Mr ...
... Veracruz at ten o'clock the same morning . It carried " large supplies of munitions and arms for the Mexicans . " The Secretary of State asked the President's judgment " as to how we shall handle the situation . " " Of course , Mr ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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