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Battle of Buena Vista.

  • ARTIST: C. H. Billings

  • PUBLISHER: Published by B. B. Russell & Co., Boston.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving,

    DATE: c.1860.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 4 9/16 x 6 3/4" (116 x 172 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Engraved by J. Duthie Sc. "Prepared Expressly for Abbotts 'Lives of the Presidents." <br><br> The Battle of Buena Vista was fought on February 23, 1847, during the Mexican-American War. The American forces were led by General Zachary Taylor, and the Mexican forces by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Despite being outnumbered three-to-one, Taylor managed to fend off the Mexican assault.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Variant with the imprint of S. Walker, Boston, New York & Philadelphia.

  • CONDITION: Good condition with modern color.

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