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William Gibbs McAdoo Diary, 1846 October 18-1847 May 11

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Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

In this diary, W. G. McAdoo describes his service in the Mexican War, including his company's participation in the invasion of Mexico's eastern coast, the Mexican landscape, his encounters with the local population, troop movements, and the Battle of Vera Cruz (March 1847). This manuscript is a bound typescript of the original document.

Dates: 1846 October 18-1847 May 11