Letter,

Handwritten letter in ink, signed by Chappell. Describes the boredom the soldiers are experiencing while occupying the Mexican capital, but is delighted that the Mexican Congress seems to be in favor of ratiying the peace treaty.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chappell, W. O. (Author)
Corporate Author: Convento de San Francisco (Mexico City, Mexico)
Other Authors: Chappell, James A., 1823-
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Description
Summary:Handwritten letter in ink, signed by Chappell. Describes the boredom the soldiers are experiencing while occupying the Mexican capital, but is delighted that the Mexican Congress seems to be in favor of ratiying the peace treaty.
Item Description:At head of first page "San Francisco Convent, City of Mexico".
To "Dear brother", address on last page "Mr. James A. Chappell, Carlisle, Nicholas County, Kentucky, U.S." postmarked "Vera Cruz, Mexico, May 11".
Physical Description:1 folded sheet (3 unnumbered pages) ; 25 cm