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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