Doniphan's Expedition

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Except for the long-established custom of prefacing books, the reader would scarcely demand of the author an explanation of his motives, in attempting to publish to the world a full and faithful account of the west ern Exrsnrrron: embracing the Conquest of New Mexico; the Treaty with the Navajo Indians General Kearney's overland march to California Colonel Doniphan's invasion and capture of Chihuahua; his triumphant march through the of Durango, and his junction with Generals Wool and T r inisfreturin ms ans, by way of the Mexican Gulf, and his subsequent cordial reception, by the citizens of St. Louis, and Missouri generally - together with the brilliant achievements of the army under Colonel Price, at Santa Fe. These are subjects of great historical interest to every American citizen.