A print of the death of Captain Samuel H. Walker at the Battle of Huamantla on October 8, 1847. This print depicts the moment in which Captain Walker received his mortal wound to the forehead while the battle ensues around him. On October 13, 1847 Oswandel writes about recieving the news of Captain Walker's death and highlights his campaign from following General Taylor's route, to joining General Scott at Vera Cruz and marching to Perote Castle where he was stationed to keep the guerillas at bay, and he also participated in the battles of Las Vegas and La Hoya along the National Road. [This lithograph is from the book "Notes of the Mexican War 1846-47-48, Revised 1885, Illustrated" by J. Jacob Oswandel, page 347.]
Date: 1847-10-08 1847-10-13
Format: images
Format Notes:
Lithograph in Book
Publisher and Date Published: The Author 1855
Language: English
Publication Place: Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
Contributor:
Pennsylvania Engraving Company
Creator:
Artist Uknown
Physical Characteristics: 1 print from 642 pages; 23 x 15.5 cm
Collection: Garrett Collection. The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Special Collections.
Call Number: E 411 O86 Garrett Bay D.
