John Davison to wife from Veracruz, Mexico, March 28, 1847

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John Davison wrote to his wife, Eliza Ann Davison of Augusta, from Veracruz, Mexico. Davison was a ship captain.

He commented on the battle for Veracruz, which ended the day after his letter was written. The battle was part of the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848, fought over the U.S. annexation of Texas in 1845.

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  • Title: John Davison to wife from Veracruz, Mexico, March 28, 1847
  • Creator: John Davison
  • Creation Date: 1847-03-28
  • Subject Date: 1847-03-28
  • Locations:
    • Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
    • Veracruz, Mexico
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Local Code: Coll. 88, Box 1/1
  • Collection: Eliza Ann (Gannett) Davison papers
  • Object Type: Text

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