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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02354 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1846 |
| Title | Matthew Calbraith Perry to David Connor discusses visiting Captain George E. Lambert of HMS Endymion regarding two prisoners |
| Date | 8 December 1846 |
| Author | Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written aboard the U.S.S. Mississippi, Perry discusses visiting Captain George E. Lambert of HMS Endymion regarding two prisoners who were taken aboard the Palsot for attempting to reconnoiter the enemies' powder magazine and brought to Vera Cruz. Perry mentions the departure of the Morris, a ship carrying provisions for Connor's ship, the McLane, and suggests he stock up on water while in Tampico, Mexico. The war with Mexico brought Perry the principal wartime command of his career. He was initially sent to the Gulf of Mexico as vice commodore of the American squadron with orders to relieve the ailing Commodore David Conner |
| Subjects | Mexican War Military History Latin and South America Global History and Civics Navy Prisoner of War Ammunition Spying Military Provisions Military Supplies Diet and Nutrition |
| People | Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858) Connor, David (fl. 1843-1847) |
| Place written | Anton Lizardo, Mexico |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; The Mexican War |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | The war with Mexico brought Perry the principal wartime command of his career. He was initially sent to the Gulf of Mexico as vice commodore of the American squadron with orders to relieve the ailing Commodore David Conner. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |