Mexican Letters Written During the Progress of the Late War Between the United States and Mexico, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Excerpt from Mexican Letters Written During the Progress of the Late War Between the United States and Mexico, Vol. 1

Determine. As 'to Mexico, I have long been of opinion, that we could never have a peace on a last ing foundation, without a war. If that neighboring and jealous people had still remained united to the Spanish monarchy,it would have been the same thing. This event was but removed farther off, or post poned by the acquisition of Louisiana and the Mis sissippi, but soon or late, a collision was inevitable; and nothing else would determine the terms on which we should live in future, as neighbors. To other persons, all this may appear Visionary and idle, the mere dreams of the closet. Be it so - let my opin ions pass for what they are worth they are, atleast.

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