Lot 844
Mexican War Broadside Printed by the Advancing American Army. 1847 Mexican War Broadside abolishing taxes in occupied areas, General Headquarters, Puebla, Mexico, 5¾ x 9 in., printed in Spanish on crisp pale green paper, backed with polyester. Translation in full: "GENERAL HEADQUARTERS. - Puebla, May 27, 1847 - By this order, it is hereby decreed that all rights, taxes or tolls, be they internal, local or international, on all types of provisions that are needed by or handed over to the United States troops, are hereby abolished and it is prohibitive to charge these tariffs, while the said troops are occupying the area; this decree covers all points of the rearguard and up to thirty leagues on both sides of the line of occupation. - By order of General Worth. - W.W. Mackal, A.A.G."
One of many General Orders printed on army field presses as American forces advanced towards Mexico City and occupied territory along the way. Gen. William J. Worth, a veteran of the Seminole War, had fought under Zachary Taylor in the northern campaign that culminated with the capture of Monterrey. Transferred to the command of Winfield Scott, he distinguished himself in the victorious advance from Vera Cruz to Mexico City, which Worth was the first American to enter, receiving the surrender of the capital. In 1848 he was given command of the Dept. of Texas, but his career was cut short by cholera.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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