(MEXICAN WAR EPIDEMIC)
$100.00
60078-53
A.L.S., "Rosario G. del Campillo", 3pp, 4to, Guanajuato, May 2, 1848, in Spanish to Demetrio Montes de Oca. Campillo describes the disease breaking out in the city of Jalapa after the fighting had ceased, in part: "...over two thousand Americans in Jalapa, sick and scattered throughout the inhabitants...". Due to the outbreak of disease, del Campillo escaped with her children to: "...save them from the consequent contagion...". Fine with superb penmanship, minor folds. Includes a transmittal cover stamped with a black "3" and a stamp cancel from Orizava on May 2.