Thompson, Waddy:

$275 · Offered by William Reese Company

RECOLLECTIONS OF MEXICO. Warm presentation inscription from the author to a Miss Frances Woodbury, dated 1849. Thompson was U.S. Ambassador to Mexico in 1842-45. He gives an account of his mission and his impressions of Mexico in general, as well as opinions of many leading Mexicans. "Background to the [Mexican-American ] war and good treatment of claims" - Tutorow.

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