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Foreign News
September 2, 1847
Indiana State Sentinel
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
During the Mexican-American War, Kentucky prisoners complain of mistreatment by Mexican officers, but those captured by civilians receive extreme kindness. Lt. Whipple, recently taken near Vera Cruz, praises the hospitality of Quatepec villagers.
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Full Text
Mexican Treatment of Prisoners. - While the Kentucky prisoners in Mexico are complaining of their treatment by the Mexican officers, those who fell into the hands of the people are treated with extreme kindness. Lieut. Whipple, recently captured near Vera Cruz, speaks particularly of the attention and kindness which have been shown him. He says: "All the inhabitants of this village (Quatepec) have extended towards me more than the elegant civilities of refined life - they have given me assistance with a delicacy and propriety which no American community can excel."
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Mexican Prisoner Treatment
Lieut Whipple
Vera Cruz Capture
Quatepec Kindness
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieut. Whipple
Where did it happen?
Mexico
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Mexico
Key Persons
Lieut. Whipple
Outcome
prisoners treated with extreme kindness by mexican civilians, contrasting with complaints of mistreatment by officers
Event Details
Kentucky prisoners in Mexico complain of treatment by officers, but those in hands of people receive kindness. Lieut. Whipple, captured near Vera Cruz, reports exceptional civility and assistance from Quatepec villagers.