Subject: Mexican War, 1846-1848

This book contains a collection of poems by Luriana A. H. Munday, published in 1859. One poem is dedicated to the Mexican War. The book is notable for being printed by a Jewish printer, an unusual occurrence for the time period. The book includes billheads for the U.S. Banknote Company, operated by Levey Bros. and Company, bank stationers in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Autograph letter signed by Captain Alfred Mordecai, dated February 18, 1846, from the Washington Arsenal, to William Kemble, President of the West Point Foundry Association. The letter discusses the successful operation of a steam engine furnished by the Foundry Association and details the final payment, including deductions for completing the engine. A second page itemizes the costs of materials and labor involved in completing the engine.

This Congressional Record excerpt from July 1, 1882, details the contributions of Captain Jonas Phillips Levy during the Mexican-American War, specifically his role in transporting troops to the Battle of Vera Cruz. It highlights his later involvement in Washington, D.C. Jewish life and his protracted legal claim against the Mexican government, dating back to the 1850s. The record also touches upon Levy's significant role in the response to a discriminatory Swiss-American trade treaty in 1850.

This 9-page document is a communication from the Secretary of the Navy to the United States Congress, dated August 4, 1848. It was ordered to be printed to accompany Senate Bill No. 341 (30th Congress, 1st Session, Executive No. 66). The communication addresses the reorganization and downsizing of the Marine Corps following the Mexican-American War. It includes a discussion of the Marine Corps' value, particularly the Marine Guard's role in maintaining order aboard ships, and presents numerical data on the corps' structure from 1798 to 1848.

This three-page document from the Congressional Record details a decision on an act concerning the relief of Jonas Levy. Dated July 15, 1854, it addresses Levy's war claims against Mexico and mandates the submission of these claims as a bill. The document also includes references to further appeals in 1882, indicating ongoing efforts to resolve Levy's claims. The document includes reference to a Senate document from May 4, 1858, further detailing the Court of Claims' report on Levy's case against the United States.

Letter written by Abraham Charles Myers, Captain at San Antonio, Texas, to Captain George H. Crosman, Assistant Quartermaster at Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 7, 1846. The letter mentions Fort Myers, one of the first bases of operations during the Seminole Indian Wars, named in honor of Colonel Abraham C. Myers.

Broadside printed on both sides detailing Captain Jonas Levy's claims for losses incurred during the Mexican War (1846-1848). Levy, captain of the transport ship "American," was commended by General Scott for his gallantry and patriotism during the Battle of Vera Cruz. The broadside was likely printed around 1882.

This 15-page congressional record contains a speech delivered by David Levy Yulee on February 14, 15, and 17, 1848, concerning the rights of people in U.S. territories acquired through the Mexican-American War. Yulee's speech is a significant early statement on states' rights and the issue of slavery in the newly acquired territories, foreshadowing the secession crisis. The speech directly addresses the implications of territorial expansion for the future of slavery and the political balance within the nation.