Letters and Diaries

Title -   Dr. Grayson M. Prevost to Miss Mary M. Prevost from Camargo. September 17, 1846

Date -   September 17, 1846

Publication Information -   Unpublished, n.p., September 17, 1846

Format -   Letters (correspondence)

Collection -   Dr. Grayson M. Prevost papers, 1846-1849. The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Special Collections.

Call Number -   AR547-1-50

Description -   Prevost remained behind in Camargo as the rest of the army marched toward Monterrey. Prevost informs his sisters that the Mexican army will contest Taylor’s advance. He comments on the volunteer troops lack of preparedness and high mortality rates.