Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Anthony Rey, SJ, 1846 - 1847
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 37010000400156], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Letters to Mulledy. Rey, while positioned near Monterrey (Mexico) as a chaplain during the Mexican-American War, writes about local peace negotiations and providing sacraments to soldiers. He also discusses moving toward Matamoros, where Fr. John McElroy is stationed.
Dates:
1846 - 1847
John McElroy, SJ, 1846
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 37010000400156], Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Letter to Mulledy. McElroy discusses ministering to US Army troops in Matamoros (Mexico) while positioned there as an chaplain during the Mexican-American War.
Dates:
1846