DeLancey Floyd-Jones letter to his father, November 17, 1846

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• DeLancey Floyd-Jones

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20189777

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Letter from DeLancey Floyd-Jones to his father, General Henry Floyd-Jones, from Monterrey. The letter discusses a detailed account of the movements and actions of General Worth's division in the battle of Monterrey, based on reports of participants, with a manuscript map keyed to the narrative. Mentions Texas troops. Describes General Worth as the "hero of Monterey [sic.]" Mentions problems with volunteer troops.

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1846-11-17

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DeLancey Floyd-Jones Letters

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AR491-1-1

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Correspondence

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