Mexico - United States. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The Treaty between the United States and Mexico, the proceedings of the Senate thereon, and message of the President and documents communicated therewith ... 30th Congress, First Session, Executive no. 52. [Washington, D.C.: 1848]



8vo (8 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.; 222 x 140 mm); a few leaves lightly browned. Modern green half morocco, spine gilt.

Howes M565

First American edition of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the Mexican War and adding California and much of the Southwest to the United States. This official Senate printing of the treaty provides a  history of the negotiations between the United States and Mexico, including pages of previously secret correspondence between the American government and its agents, Nicholas Trist and John Slidell.  A fundamental piece of Western Americana.