CAPITULATION OF VERA CRUZ. THE MEXICAN SOLDIERS MARCHING OUT, AND SURRENDERING THEIR ARMS TO GENL. SCOTT. MARCH 29, 1847.

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Capitulation of Vera Cruz. The Mexican Soldiers Marching Out, and Surrendering their Arms to Genl. Scott. March 29, 1847.

Lithograph handcolored, 1847
Small folio - image size 7 3/4 x 12 7/16" (197 x 316 mm).
Good condition and color save for some overall paper toning and a small repaired hole in the title margin.
LOCATION: New York City

Inventory Number: 12700
Price: $365.00
Publisher : N. Currier, New York.
Led by General Winfield Scott, the American forces laid siege to the Mexican seaport of Vera Cruz. For three weeks they bombarded the heavily fortified city. Having incurred high civilian casualties, Mexico was forced to surrender. Scott begins his march to Mexico City. Currier & Ives , Historical , Mexican War