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Letter to Editor
September 9, 1861
Cincinnati Daily Press
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
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A Philadelphian writes to recommend Isaac Chancery Brown as commander for the city's battery, detailing his military service in Florida and the Mexican War, including battles at Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Huamantla, and Atlixco, and noting his family background of naval and army service. Dated September 8, 1861.
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To the Editors of the Daily Press:
"WANTED- An OFFICER."
Under the above heading I observed, in your issue of this day's date, an article intimating that the city is at a loss for a commander of the battery recently forwarded hereby the Governor. If such is the fact, allow me to mention the name of Isaac Chancery Brown as one well qualified for that or any other military position.
Mr. Brown first saw service in Florida, when quite young. During the war with Mexico he entered the service as a Lieutenant in the First Pennsylvania Volunteers; was at the siege of Vera Cruz, and the battle of Cerro Gordo: after which, the regiment being stationed at the Castle of Perote, he was, upon application of Captain Taylor, transferred to Company A, Third Regiment United States Artillery, and was with "Taylor's Battery" at the battles of Huamantla and Atlixco, under General Lane. After returning to Perote he was left in command of the company and the artillery of that post.
Mr. Brown is the son of the late Commodore Thomas Brown, U. S. N., and is the only male survivor of the family, both of his brothers having lost their lives in the public service-one in the navy, the other in the army. He has been a resident of this city or the surrounding neighborhood for the last eight years.
A PHILADELPHIAN.
SEPTEMBER 8, 1861.
"WANTED- An OFFICER."
Under the above heading I observed, in your issue of this day's date, an article intimating that the city is at a loss for a commander of the battery recently forwarded hereby the Governor. If such is the fact, allow me to mention the name of Isaac Chancery Brown as one well qualified for that or any other military position.
Mr. Brown first saw service in Florida, when quite young. During the war with Mexico he entered the service as a Lieutenant in the First Pennsylvania Volunteers; was at the siege of Vera Cruz, and the battle of Cerro Gordo: after which, the regiment being stationed at the Castle of Perote, he was, upon application of Captain Taylor, transferred to Company A, Third Regiment United States Artillery, and was with "Taylor's Battery" at the battles of Huamantla and Atlixco, under General Lane. After returning to Perote he was left in command of the company and the artillery of that post.
Mr. Brown is the son of the late Commodore Thomas Brown, U. S. N., and is the only male survivor of the family, both of his brothers having lost their lives in the public service-one in the navy, the other in the army. He has been a resident of this city or the surrounding neighborhood for the last eight years.
A PHILADELPHIAN.
SEPTEMBER 8, 1861.
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Persuasive
Informative
Historical
What themes does it cover?
Military War
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Isaac Chancery Brown
Military Appointment
Battery Commander
Mexican War
Philadelphia
Civil War Era
What entities or persons were involved?
A Philadelphian
To The Editors Of The Daily Press
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Philadelphian
Recipient
To The Editors Of The Daily Press
Main Argument
recommends isaac chancery brown as qualified for the commander position of the city's battery due to his extensive military experience and family service background.
Notable Details
Service In Florida As Youth
Lieutenant In First Pennsylvania Volunteers During Mexican War
Battles: Siege Of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Huamantla, Atlixco
Transferred To Company A, Third Regiment United States Artillery
Son Of Commodore Thomas Brown, U.S.N.
Brothers Died In Navy And Army Service
Resident Of Philadelphia Area For Eight Years