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Mexican-American War 170th: “A War Would Probably Be the Best Mode of Settling our Affairs with Mexico”

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Ryan Quint

“I regret to say that everything looks unfavorable,” Topographical Engineer 2nd Lieutenant George G. Meade wrote on Feb. 18, 1846.[1] The 30-year old Meade was one of about 4,000 American soldiers and officers encamped around Corpus Christi, Texas, under the … Continue reading →

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