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 556
... command of Don Manuel Armijo . Further , the pueblo Indians were advised to " remain tranquil , and not mix in Mexican affairs . " To make certain of this , the pueblos were promised that they might govern themselves until the re ...
... command of Don Manuel Armijo . Further , the pueblo Indians were advised to " remain tranquil , and not mix in Mexican affairs . " To make certain of this , the pueblos were promised that they might govern themselves until the re ...
Page 562
... command on seeing the enemy did not wait to bother with orders . Leaving the Mexicans , the Indians and the high command behind , they raced forward in wild zest until they were within point - blank range of the enemy , took cover ...
... command on seeing the enemy did not wait to bother with orders . Leaving the Mexicans , the Indians and the high command behind , they raced forward in wild zest until they were within point - blank range of the enemy , took cover ...
Page 757
... command of the Monterrey - 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 ...
... command of the Monterrey - 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 ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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