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Dr. McSherry was a U.S. Marine surgeon during the Mexican War who penned letters and hurried notes as his regiment marched and sometimes during the din of battle. According to the author he wrote about his experiences with no intention of sharing his correspondece with the world. His friend, David Holmes Conrad, to whom the letters were addressed, recommended their publication. The author assented on condition that Mr. Conrad make the story complete by describing, from official documents, the battles of Veracruz and Cerro Gordo.
Publication Date
1850
Document Type
Book
Name of Collection
Rare Books
Dimensions of Item
20 cm
Type of Material
Book
Scan Date
Spring 3-18-2009
Acquisition Date
Winter 12-10-2007
Associated Date
1846
Associated Personal Names
Dr. Richard McSherry, David Holmes Conrad, General Winfield Scott
Associated Place Names
Veracruz, Cerro Gordo, Mexico
Number of Pages
247
Publisher
Lippincott, Grambo & Co., successors to Grigg, Elliott & Co.
City
Philadelphia
Keywords
Campaigns Mexico, Mexican War 1846-1848, Personal narrative
Disciplines
History | Military History
Recommended Citation
McSherry, Richard, "El Puchero" (1850). Rare Books and Manuscripts. 3.
https://rio.tamiu.edu/rarebooks/3
Comments
Full Title: El puchero, or, A mixed dish from Mexico: embracing General Scott's campaign, with sketches of military life, in field and camp: of the character of the country, manners and ways of the people, etc.