(MEXICAN WAR) William H Richardson Journal of a Private S

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(MEXICAN WAR.) William H. Richardson. Journal of . . . a Private Soldier in the Campaign of New and Old Mexico. 4 engraved plates including a manuscript facsimile. 96 pages, 12mo, original pictorial wrappers, minimal wear and toning; minor foxing, one plate coming detached. New York, 1849

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3rd edition, 2nd issue. "One of the most reliable and valuable works on the conquest of New Mexico"--Hughes, Doniphan's Expedition, page 365. Richardson was a Maryland soldier participating in an epic and ultimately quite successful march of 5500 miles. Howes R262 ("aa"); Sabin 71094; Wagner-Camp 137:4.