1848 - "MY SON WAS IN ALL THE BATTLES FROM VERA CRUZE TO CERA GORDE." A request made to Captain Brewerton from a father trying to find information for his son about U. S. Military Academy life at West Point
by From John Moorhead to Captain Brewerson
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- very good
- Condition
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About This Item
In this letter, John Moorhead attempts to gather information for his son about attending West Point:
"My son a Volunteer in Colonel Burnett's Regiment [the Second Regiment of New York Volunteers] who was in all the battles from Vera Cruz to Cera Gordo [Cerro Gordo], where he was slightly wounded, is anxious to get into the West Point Academy. Would you have the kindness to send me . . . the Rules and Regulations of that Institution. . .. Pardon a little Vanity, Colonel Burnett and Count de Bongar (Gustave de Bongar) informed me that my son was "brave" and General Twiggs . . . saw an act of his bravery at Siera Gordo [and] invited him to his tent. "
Apparently, the young Moorhead chose not to attend West Point (or perhaps did not finish) as no Mooreheads from this timeframe appear in the U.S. Military Academy's roster of graduates.
However, Colonel Burnett did serve with distinction during the war. A former West Point graduate who became a civilian engineer, Burnett was commissioned as a Colonel to command the 1st New York Volunteer Infantry (later redesignated as the 2nd). He led the regiment during the Siege of Vera Crus, as well as at the Battles of Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Churubusco, where he was severely wounded. He was brevetted Brigadier General for gallantry in 1848, and later awarded a gold medal by the City of New York for valorous service.
General Twiggs, too, was an important leader during the war. He commanded a regiment at the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, and after being promoted to brigadier general in 1846, Twiggs commanded a division at the Battle of Monterrey. He later led the 2nd Division of Regulars in all the battles form Veracruz through Mexico City where he was wounded during the assault on Chapultepec and subsequently served as the military governor of Veracruz. Twiggs was awarded a ceremonial sword by Congress in 1849.
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- Seller
- Kurt A. Sanftleben, LLC (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 009797
- Title
- 1848 - "MY SON WAS IN ALL THE BATTLES FROM VERA CRUZE TO CERA GORDE." A request made to Captain Brewerton from a father trying to find information for his son about U. S. Military Academy life at West Point
- Author
- From John Moorhead to Captain Brewerson
- Format/Binding
- Envelope or Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- New York City to West Point, New York
- Date Published
- 1848
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military; History; Philately;
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Kurt A. Sanftleben, LLC
About Kurt A. Sanftleben, LLC
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