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Auction 177, Lot 225

"[Lot of 3 - Taos Revolt Battle Plans] Sketch Accompanying Col. Price Despatch [and] Sketch Accompanying Col. Price's Despatch of 15th Feb. 1847 [and] Sketch Accompanying Col. Price's Despatch of 18 April. 1847", U.S. Government

Subject: Taos, New Mexico

Period: 1847 (dated)

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Color: Black & White

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In January 1847 a Mexican uprising in Taos resulted in the death of Governor Bent and others. A force under Colonel Sterling Price marched from Santa Fe, routing these rebels at La Canada, El Embudo and Taos, ultimately capturing most of them. Later skirmishes took place at La Cuesta, Las Vegas and Cienega near Taos. The three maps depicting Price's march are:

A. Sketch Accompanying Col. Price Despatch (11.6 x 9.5"). Condition: Faint scattered foxing. (B+)
B. Sketch Accompanying Col. Price's Despatch of 15th Feb. 1847 (5.8 x 8.2"). Condition: Near fine with one tiny spot. (A)
C. Sketch Accompanying Col. Price's Despatch of 18 April. 1847 (7.4 x 8.4"). Condition: Fine. (A+)

A nice collection of Mexican-American War maps.

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Issued folding. See description above.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $65

Closed on 4/29/2020

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