Headquarters of the Army, Mexico, February 4, 1848. General Orders - No. 45. Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at Tacubaya, Mexico, by Virtue of the Following Order... To Examine into the Facts and Circumstances Connected with the Loss of Certain Pack Mules on the 4th Inst. While Under the Escort of a Column of Troops Commanded by Lieut. Colonel Miles... [caption title]
Mexico City: 1848. 3pp. Printed on a single folded sheet. Dbd. Old vertical fold, minor foxing. A rare United States Army field printing pertaining to a notable incident that occurred during the Mexican-American War. In early January 1848, Lt. Col. Miles was ordered by Brig. Gen. Twiggs to take command..... More