At head of title: War with Mexico, 1846-1847. A reprint, with extensive additions, of John T. Hughes' "Doniphan's expedition", first published in Cincinnati in 1848. Includes photographic reproduction of t.p. of original edition. "Col. Alexander W. Doniphan--his life and character. By D.C. Allen": p. 15-39. "Diary of Col. John T. Hughes [August 17, 1846-May 13, 1847]": p. 59-111. "Personal recollections of Charles R. Morehead": p. 601-622.