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20189789
Description
Letter from DeLancey Floyd-Jones to his sister Sarah (nicknamed "Sis") from the castle of Perote. The letter discusses casualties in the battle of Cerro Gordo; the quality of volunteer versus Regular Army troops; items captured in the battle, including Santa Anna's carriage, bed, and artificial leg; comments about Jalapa; and eating ice cream made from mountain snow.
Archival Date
1847-04-24
Collection Name
DeLancey Floyd-Jones Letters
Collection Number
AR491-1-2
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Correspondence
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