Hatch, John Porter (1822-1901) to Eliza M. Hatch
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02353 Author/Creator: Hatch, John Porter (1822-1901) Place Written: Matamoros, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1846 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his sister about a temporary cease fire. Discusses Mexican General Ampadia's proclamation to take Matamoros and General Taylor's polite letter that he and the Americans intend to stay. Mentions the citizens' fear that Matamoros will be destroyed and the government's inability to pay for reconstruction. Adds that the soldiers have almost completed a fort that should hold off the Mexicans. Discusses various divisions of Americans stationed throughout Mexico.
John P. Hatch, brigadier-general, graduated at West Point in 1845, and was assigned to the 3rd U. S. infantry. He was later transferred to the mounted rifles and served in the military occupation of Texas and the Mexican War, being brevetted 1st lieutenant for gallantry at Contreras and Churubusco, and captain for services at Chapultepec. Hatch also fought in the U.S. Civil War, rising to the rank of major general. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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