J.H. Colton & Co. Map of the United States, Mexico, and the West Indies, with parts adjoining
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04577 Author/Creator: J.H. Colton & Co. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Map signed Date: 1846 Pagination: 1 map ; 40.7 x 51.5 cm. Order a Copy
This document is a map of the United States, Mexico, and Caribbean territories belonging to George Cadwalader. Includes original holding case with "Cadwalader" inscription, which resembles a small book with a white binding ribbon. Map folds to 11.2 x 7.1 cm. Currently mounted, dimensions including mounting are 45.3 x 60.7 cm.
Cadwalader was present at the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec, and was brevetted major general for gallantry in the latter engagement.
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