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George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

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Open book George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

Title George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

Creator Ruxton, George Frederick Augustus, 1820-1848

Date 1839-1948

Language English

Summary Collection includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, manuscript notes, drafts, copies, etc., mostly relating to Ruxton's travels in America.

Extent 0.2 linear feet (1 box)

Format Correspondence, Photographs, Clippings

User-Contributed Transcription As yet no Infantry had appeared, but shortly several dark columns were seen moving on the distant hills, in rear of the cavalry, and it became evident that Maroto with his whole division was advancing, instead of, as we were led to believe, the smaller one of Elio, which consisted of but ten battallions, and some 400 Cavalry.The Christino horse had by this time approached to within 200 yards of the Enemy, who quietly awaited their attack.Now was seen in perfection the usual ridiculous preface to a Spanish Cavalry combat. The adverse Squadrons commenced holloaing, and complimenting each other in a strain in every way worthy of Billingsgate, and Cobardes puneteros muerte a la puta mueren los Facciosos were among the most frequent compliments. Now a trooper would ride from the ranks, and bringing down his lance to the charge, shout out Adelante vamos, mujer, inviting one of the next word underlined: women, as he was pleased to term his adversaries, to come out to fight him.

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 3614

BibID 991560928805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 2346px × 2843px 19.12 MB

Filename 991560928805867_graff_3614-2_0034.tif

Unique Identifier NL1YMKE

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