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United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 2
upy the line of boundary as claimed by the United States, and take forcible possession of it and le afterward sent as a commissioner by the Confederate States Government, with James M. Mason, to Greathere, most favorably disposed towards the United States, and most anxious to avoid a war, and to c disturb us; but all look anxiously to the United States for an accession of force and instructionslating country I had seen since I left the United States. We leave this afternoon for Camargo, a S. Government, afterward President of the United States. published in the Mexican journals, (and id offering to send him to Vera Cruz or the United States, on his parole. The message was received and in a short time the Government of the United States will be forced to respect Mexico and to win that an agent from the Government of the United States, bearing new propositions, had been landedneer Corps, afterward commander-in-chief Confederate States Army, and commanded the Confederate Army[28 more...]
Zanesville, Ohio (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
und myself with but one passenger, a young merchant, from Huntsville, Alabama, returning from Philadelphia, where he had been purchasing goods. On account of his admiration of Philadelphia, he being a sterling Whig, and withal a very intelligent man, I took to him. We arrived at Wheeling at eleven o'clock Sunday night, and finding the water very low, I determined to go overland to this place and depend upon taking the river here. I left Wheeling at six o'clock Monday morning, and reached Zanesville late that night, started early the next morning, travelled all night, and got here about ten last night. I took a bath, went to bed, and had sweet dreams of you and my children. I have found here many acquaintances, mostly of the army; one, Captain Irwin, an old friend, who has been running round the town with me this morning, assisting me in making purchases of articles necessary for my outfit, such as horse equipments, bed and bedding, etc. I very much fear this will be a most ruinousl
Monterrey (Nuevo Leon, Mexico) (search for this): chapter 2
is not improbable they may allow us to occupy Monterey without opposition, but I cannot think the wa miles in the interior, and about half-way to Monterey. This place is situated just at the foot ois point the army intended to operate against Monterey. It consists of— Eight regiments of regulWell, here we are within twenty-five miles of Monterey, one day's forced march, and two easy ones, awill go further, and that the capitulation of Monterey will, like the convention of Cintra, prove moons of his energy will all be realized. Monterey, Mexico, October 27, 1846. General Taylor toldhia, and that you would know all about him. Monterey, November 24, 1846. My last letter was dateem to appreciate the value of the victory of Monterey. By the battles of the Palo Alto and Resaca,ope is true. As I told you before we went to Monterey, the more we meet the better; for if we succe large enough, with the natural advantages of Monterey, to keep off the whole army of Mexico, so lon[71 more...]
Department de Ville de Paris (France) (search for this): chapter 2
d not at all like our cheers and toasts, some of them saying we made a great fuss about nothing; but we asked for the laurel-wreaths the ladies were preparing for Arista and his officers, and the triumphal arches that were to have been erected. June 14. I forgot to mention in yesterday's letter, that Governor Henderson, with about five hundred mounted Texans, reached here and the Governor paid his respects to the General. I was much pleased with his appearance. You know he married in Paris, Miss Coxe, the niece of Dr. Hewson. He had in his cortege Dr. Ashbell Smith, the great Texan diplomat. Among others whom he brought with him, I was much interested in a young German, Count Blucher, the nephew of the old Field Marshall, who was an editor of a paper (radical) in Berlin, but owing to some articles which met with the disapprobation of the King, he was obliged to fly the country, and in his wanderings found his way to Texas, and came here to see the fighting. He is about thir
Mexico (Mexico, Mexico) (search for this): chapter 2
upon the Oregon. In other words, England and Mexico will play into each other's hands against us, under a General Ampudia, who left the city of Mexico the middle of January, and who had not reachedCambria (which was so pacific), having reached Mexico in the meantime, either Mr. Slidell had based ra Cruz such statements of the preparations of Mexico against General Taylor, that he felt it his dueing one of the most prominent in this part of Mexico, he is now universally abused. Do you remembeand the gaining of another victory, will bring Mexico to terms. All this will be done in four monthso without loss of honor. camp at Matamoras, Mexico, June 3, 1846. Since the date of my last lented as being one of the finest cities in Northern Mexico; but still I would prefer remaining with upation, to continue active operations against Mexico by sending an army to Vera Cruz, and advancingt I have been happy for six years. Victoria, Mexico, January 7, 1847. A few days after our arri[82 more...]
Matagorda, Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
ti, and shall leave here immediately, on our way up the coast along the inside passage. We will visit the little towns of Copano, Lamar, La Baca, Linnville, and Matagorda, in succession. You will see most of these places marked on the map I left with you, and thus can trace our route. We are fitted out for a month's expedition, ht out of them; it will be a paper war entirely; but we shall be detained here upon the contingency, and Heaven only knows when they will settle the thing. Matagorda, Texas, February 18, 1846. At length I have an opportunity of sending you a few lines to let you know where I am and what I am doing. My last letter to you was is not another officer in the army who has been more occupied and more exposed than myself during the last six months. My last letter was written to you from Matagorda, where we spent three days most delightfully, having been treated in the kindest manner by the inhabitants. camp at Corpus Christi, Texas, March 2, 1846. I
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
i in 1838-39. who was kind enough to accompany me to New Castle. I found his society most agreeable, as it prevented me from giving way to my pent — up and lacerated feelings, and I felt deeply grateful to him for his kindness. We arrived at Baltimore about twelve o'clock, and I went up to the Exchange Hotel and got a bed, and had quite a comfortable sleep till breakfast this morning, at half past 7, after which I got into the cars and came down here. After seeing Salvadora, Sisters of Lhe was equally distinguished for his cool and undaunted bravery, and it seems hard, after passing with so much credit through these three affairs, he should finally die the inglorious death that threatens him. He is a son of General Ridgely, of Baltimore; very handsome, and distinguished for his fine manners and courteous affability. He was the young man who brought Rebecca McLane to mother's party, given to you as a bride in Washington. He is universally looked upon as the preux chevalier of
Matamoras (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
warned off two vessels laden with flour for Matamoras. This will make my gentlemen open their eyein knowledge met the eye of the commander at Matamoras. But, notwithstanding his order, he was metd parties, and at this moment they detain in Matamoras, as a prisoner of war, an individual who, voed in health and appearance. camp opposite Matamoras, April 26, 1846. I have a few moments to position of the army of occupation opposite Matamoras (Fac-Simile of the original. See page 74） I sent you a sketch of our position opposite Matamoras, with the fort, or rather field-work which wylor some twentyfour hundred men to march to Matamoras with. Our only inferiority (except in numbettle, about two miles from our camp opposite Matamoras, May 9, 1846. Give thanks for my having phen I return to Philadelphia. I want to see Matamoras taken, our steamboats established on the rivt letter was written after the occupation of Matamoras, which was most peaceably effected, General [23 more...]
Cumberland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
nce Department. on his return to Philadelphia, who said he would call and tell you he had met me. At the Relay House I parted with him and got into the cars for Cumberland, where I met Mr. Randall, Hon. Alexander Randall, Representative from Maryland in the Twentyseventh Congress. who married Miss Wirt, and was in Congress withhe last session he served. Mr. Randall being a very intelligent gentleman, we sat together and conversed during the whole day, till evening, when we arrived at Cumberland, where he remained. I found his society most agreeable. At Cumberland I took the mail stage for Wheeling, and found myself with but one passenger, a young merCumberland I took the mail stage for Wheeling, and found myself with but one passenger, a young merchant, from Huntsville, Alabama, returning from Philadelphia, where he had been purchasing goods. On account of his admiration of Philadelphia, he being a sterling Whig, and withal a very intelligent man, I took to him. We arrived at Wheeling at eleven o'clock Sunday night, and finding the water very low, I determined to go overl
West Point (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
ly think how old, what a dream has the last ten years been to me since I left West Point, what a waste of energy and time! I tremble sometimes when I think what I mione her injustice: Although in my ignorance I was cruel enough to send you to West Point, an act for which I never shall forgive myself, and never cease to regret, I st published in town by a Texan of the name of McLeod, a classmate of mine at West Point, who, on leaving that institution, resigned his commission in the army and weuch better treatment from Colonel Polk, who is known to be prejudiced against West Point and the army, but the Senate has always stood by us, and you may therefore imy for gross acts of various kinds, and of others who have been dismissed from West Point for utter inefficiency and incapacity, some having tried and failed twice. See page 168） Captain Henry, of the Third Infantry, a classmate of mine at West Point, a very good fellow, and I notice his recent productions since our march from
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