Series 27 - Edward McAtee letter

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P/P155/63/27

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Edward McAtee letter

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  • 27/04/1847 (Creation)

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Kerby A. Miller created this transcript from a letter held in the Dr. James Mahon Papers, Illinois Historical Society.

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Transcript of a letter written by an Irishman fighting for the United States during the Mexican-American War. The letter is written in the aftermath of the American victory at the Battle of Cerro Gordo. The letter's recipient, Dr James Mahon, was an Irish emigrant to Illinois.

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