[i-v] vi-vii [1, blank], [1] 2-238, [2], [1] 2-8 pp. Two folding maps, silked. (12mo) 17.2 x 12 cm (6¾x4¾"), later full green levant morocco gilt, spine gilt lettered and decorated, top edge gilt, with original spine and covers bound in. First Edition.
Three letters bound in: [1] ALs by General Pillow during the Mexican-American (Camp Huihita, December 24, 1846); [2] 1928 TLs by Lutz Wahl giving the statement of services for Mexican-American War veteran; [3] ANs by Humphrey Marshall.
Carleton (1814-1873) was a dragoon during the Mexican-American War. He went on to a distinguished military career in the American West during the Civil War, earning a reputation as a vicious Indian fighter. He died in San Antonio while still in the Army.
General PIllow's letter is to his wife Mary in which he reassures her about his health, updates her on war news, offers comments on rumors about Santa-Anna and the horrors of war, and closes with a warm personal greeting to her and their children. With the postmark of Port Isabel. 3 pp. with integral address panel. Fine.
Lutz Wahl gives a statement of services for Mexican-American War veteran A.H. Vories (no doubt relating to his pension). 1 p. Fine.
Humphrey Marshall responds to a request for his signature. 1 p. Fine.