Mexican War Collection

U. S. territory gained from Mexico
Map of territory acquired by the U.S. from Mexico. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00265
Map of the territory ceded by Mexico to the US after the Mexican-American War, 1848-1853. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

MEXICAN WAR: U. S. FLAG. Eagle Flag of U. S. Company 1, carried in the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848
MEXICAN WAR: U.S. FLAG. Eagle Flag of U.S. Company 1, carried in the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848

EVNT2A-00068
Battle of Buena Vista during the US-Mexican War, 1847. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Zachary Taylor, 1847
1576684 Zachary Taylor, 1847; (add.info.: Zachary Taylor, the Twelfth President of the United States; Commander in Mexican War. Taylor (1784-1850) was the 12th President of the United States

USA territory from Mexico - Map of territory from Mexico added to the southwestern United States, 1800s
NWI4712617 USA territory from Mexico - Map of territory from Mexico added to the southwestern United States, 1800s.; (add.info)

Old 76 and Young 48, 1849. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Old 76 and Young 48, 1849. This intergenerational drama is set in a sumptuously furnished dining room. A young soldier, his injured left arm in a sling, his boots and trousers mud-spattered

W. D. Daw, Confederate Veteran, Confederate Reunion, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. W. D
W. D. Daw, Confederate Veteran, Confederate Reunion, 1917. Lapel ribbon: 30th Annual Reunion - Mexican War - Excelsior Springs...1908

Flight of The Mexican Army at The Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23, 1847. Creator: Unknown
Flight of The Mexican Army at The Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23, 1847

General Kearny, 1849. Creator: Unknown
General Kearny, 1849. American soldier Philip Kearny Jr. fought in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War"

Rout of the Mexicans, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Rout of the Mexicans, 1849. Scene from the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co

Americans marching to Marin, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Americans marching to Marin, 1849. US troops on their way to Marin, Mexico. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co

Commodore Conner, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Commodore Conner, 1849. American naval officer David Conner served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost

Colonel Cross, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Colonel Cross, 1849. Truman Cross is considered the first American casualty of the Mexican War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

General Scott complimenting Col. Harney, 1849. Creator: Unknown
General Scott complimenting Col. Harney, 1849. Scene from the Mexican-American War: Major General Winfield Scott and Brigadier General William S. Harney of the US Army

Storming of Monterey, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Storming of Monterey, 1849. Scene from the Battle of Monterrey during the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Wool's March to Monclova, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Wool's March to Monclova, 1849. American general John E. Wool advances to Monclova in Mexico. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Captain May's Second Charge, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Captain May's Second Charge, 1849. American soldier Charles Augustus May led a cavalry charge against Mexican artillery at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma during the Mexican-American War

A Camp Kitchen, 1849. Creator: Unknown
A Camp Kitchen, 1849. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co. Philadelphia, 1849]

Battle of Palo Alto, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Battle of Palo Alto, 1849. The Battle of Palo Alto, the first major battle of the Mexican-American War, was fought in 1846 between Mexican troops led by General Mariano Arista

Death of Colonel Yell, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Death of Colonel Yell, 1849. American Brevet Brigadier-General Archibald Yell was killed at the Battle of Buena Vista in Coahuila, Mexico, during the the Mexican-American War

A Texas Ranger, 1849. Creator: Unknown
A Texas Ranger, 1849. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co. Philadelphia, 1849]

General Twiggs, 1849. Creator: Unknown
General Twiggs, 1849. American soldier David E. Twiggs served in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, and the Mexican-American War

Storming of Molino del Rey, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Storming of Molino del Rey, 1849. Battle on the outskirts of Mexico City - scene from the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Troops landing at Point Isabel, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Troops landing at Point Isabel, 1849. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co. Philadelphia, 1849]

Mexican Lancer, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Mexican Lancer, 1849. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co. Philadelphia, 1849]

General Taylor taking leave of the Soldiers, 1849. Creator: Unknown
General Taylor taking leave of the Soldiers, 1849. Scene from the Mexican-American War - Zachary Taylor. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Drilling raw Recruits, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Drilling raw Recruits, 1849. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co. Philadelphia, 1849]

President Polk, 1849. Creator: Unknown
President Polk, 1849. American president James Knox Polk, known for extending the territory of the United States during the Mexican-American War

Contests in the Streets at Monterey, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Contests in the Streets at Monterey, 1849. Scene from the Battle of Monterrey during the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Captain Walker, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Captain Walker, 1849. American soldier and Texas Ranger Samuel Hamilton Walker served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American War

Nicholas P. Trist, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Nicholas P. Trist, 1849. In 1848, American lawyer, diplomat, planter and businessman Nicholas Trist negotiated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which ended the Mexican-American War

A Guerrilla, 1849. Creator: Unknown
A Guerrilla, 1849. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co. Philadelphia, 1849]

Ornamental Headpiece - The Siege of Vera Cruz, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Ornamental Headpiece - The Siege of Vera Cruz, 1849. US flag and cannon during the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Major Ringgold, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Major Ringgold, 1849. Samuel B. Ringgold became known as the "Father of Modern Artillery" for his military innovations

General Gaines, 1849. Creator: Unknown
General Gaines, 1849. American soldier Edmund Pendleton Gaines fought in the War of 1812, the Seminole Wars, the Black Hawk War, and the Mexican-American War

Major-General Scott, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Major-General Scott, 1849. American soldier Winfield Scott served in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the American Civil War

Cavalry Action, September 21st, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Cavalry Action, September 21st, 1849. Scene from the Battle of Monterrey during the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Lieutenant Hunter, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant Hunter, 1849. USS Scourge, under American naval officer Charles Hunter, took part in the attack on the city of Vera Cruz, Mexico, during the Mexican-American War

General Towson, 1849. Creator: Unknown
General Towson, 1849. American soldier Nathaniel Towson fought in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Storming of Fort Teneria, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Storming of Fort Teneria, 1849. Scene from the Battle of Monterrey during the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Admiral Thornton A. Jenkins, US Navy, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Jenkins, Adm. U.S.N. between 1870 and 1880

Arcgerm, Gen. J. J. (not in uniform), between 1860 and 1870. Creator: Unknown
Arcgerm, Gen. J.J. (not in uniform), between 1860 and 1870

Campaigns of the Mexican War, 1846-1847 (colour litho)
6016424 Campaigns of the Mexican War, 1846-1847 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campaigns of the Mexican War, 1846-1847)

General W. Scott (colour litho)
497547 General W. Scott (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); 30.1x40.4 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Winfield Scott (1786-1866) United States Army general

Taylor & his battles, printed by Rufus Blanchard of Cincinnati
696029 Taylor & his battles, printed by Rufus Blanchard of Cincinnati and published by Ensign & Thayer, New York, 1847 (colour litho) by American School

Texas Declaration of Independence: Unanimous declaration of independence
695966 Texas Declaration of Independence: Unanimous declaration of independence, printed by Baker and Bordens, 2 March 1836 (litho) by American School

To The People of Texas re: siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar
695964 To The People of Texas re: siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar, 10th December 1835 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 33x22 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

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"The Mexican War: A Historical Journey Through the Battlefields and Triumphs" In the mid-19th century, a conflict erupted between Mexico and the United States, resulting in significant territorial gains for the latter. The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) saw fierce battles fought on both sides, ultimately leading to U. S. Expansion. One iconic symbol of this war was the U. S. Flag proudly carried by Company 1 during their military campaigns. This powerful image of an eagle soaring above became synonymous with American patriotism and determination. Admiral Thornton A. Jenkins, a prominent figure in the U. S Navy during this era, played a crucial role in shaping naval strategies that contributed to American victories. His leadership skills were instrumental in securing key victories for his nation. The war also grabbed headlines across Mexico as depicted in an engraving from "Mexican News" dated 1851. This visual representation serves as a reminder of how news traveled even amidst turbulent times. General J. J Arcgerm's portrait captures him outside his uniform, offering insight into his life beyond warfare, and is through such glimpses that we can understand these individuals' multifaceted identities shaped by their experiences during this tumultuous period. The lithographs depicting various campaigns illustrate the intensity and diversity of battles fought throughout the war-torn regions of Mexico from 1846 to 1847. These colorful images bring history alive while reminding us of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides. Amongst these brave leaders was General W. Scott whose lithograph showcases his commanding presence on and off the battlefield—a testament to his strategic brilliance which led to numerous triumphs against Mexican forces. Rufus Blanchard's printing work immortalized General Taylor's battles, highlighting significant moments where he demonstrated exceptional military prowess against formidable opponents—his contributions proving pivotal towards achieving victory for America. The Texas Declaration of Independence stands as a testament to Texan resolve against Mexican rule.