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William Wallace Smith Bliss Autograph Letter Signed to Major John Munroe. ...
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William Wallace Smith Bliss Autograph Letter Signed to Major John Munroe. 4pp. written on first page only, 4to, "Hd. Qr. Army of Occupation, Camp Near Matamoros," April 8, 1846. On March 25, 1846, an advance party of the "Army of Occupation" reached Point Isabel, where General Taylor established a fortified supply depot he named Fort Polk in honor of the President. A small garrison, commanded by Major John Munroe, was left at Point Isabel while the bulk of Taylor's troops continued to advance to the Rio Grande where Taylor established Fort Brown near what would become Brownsville. Bliss, General Taylor's Chief of Staff, writes to Major Monroe regarding Monroe's troops. In part: "In relation to the organization of the 2nd Mis[sissippi] men for purposes of defense, I am directed by the General to say that for all such purposes, they are under your directions and will be organized and dispersed as you may judge... The General expects that you will arrest any officer who may presume to interfere with your arrangements in this particular." Fort Bliss, at San Antonio, is named for W. W. S. Bliss. Written on heavy paper with creamy age toning. Right edge of first leaf bears partial fold separation and small sections of paper loss. Very good condition. From the Taking of Texas Collection.Auction Info
2008 June Signature Texana Auction #6003 (go to Auction Home page)
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June, 2008
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