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When America went to war with Mexico, why did hundred of Yanks change sides and become part of the notorious Mexican Army. If you had a kinfolk that did so, perhaps you will have a better understanding after you read this fascinating history. BRIGADE OF TRAITORS By Max Prescott On all multiple regular priced items after the first, you will receive a 10% discount. Postage will be combined and refund granted if saved. Click here to check out our other auctions on eBay! Custom Search Genealogy Images Of History! Type in your family name or a specific topic you are looking for.. Search titles and descriptions. Folks, these guys were branded traitors – well – let’s face it - they were a part of our American History as related in this story entitled BRIGADE OF TRAITORS by Max Prescott who writes of those American Army deserters who where enticed by Mexican promises to join and form the Los Voluntarios Irlandeas Seems that an astute Mexican General named Ampudia realized that the American Army across the Rio Grande contained a number of Irish Catholics. He issued a proclamation that the real reason for the forthcoming war was an (American) Masonic Plot to reduce the number of Catholics in North America. It worked - and soon American Army deserters by the hundred came to enjoy the incentives Mexico offered promises which included: 1. Freedom and Mexico Citizenship 2. 320 Acres of land. 3. And Cash! Well, our deserters waded the Rio Grande to a hero’s welcome. And, to proved his good intentions, General Ampudia found one John Riley, formerly of Company K., Fifth U. S. Infantry (an expert with artillery) and promoted him to Mexican Lieutenant (Juan Reyley) – appointed him in charge of the San Patricio (Saint Patrick) Brigade and gave the Brigade their own flag AND THEY WON THEIR SPURS WITH THE MEXICAN ARMY! Mexico lost the war and Members of the San Patricio Brigade were hung by the neck until dead. Those not hung were branded with the letter D on the right cheek, given fifty lashes, and made to wear an iron yoke weighing eight pounds with three prongs – each one foot in length – confined at hard labor and to be drummed out of the service after having his head shaved at the end of his sentence. Please read this. There were many a western story published – the common ones about Cowboys and Indians are listed on Ebay every day but the rarer ones published in these little known, seldom read and tough to find old westerns like this one are hard to come by. Collectors treasure them and their price guide value rises every day. They are hard to find. I hunt them out because really the better, untold and rarer stories were published in the rest. Here’s one of ‘em. Following my retirement, I have dedicated my remaining hours to indexing the Genealogy of our western pioneers. During my research, I discovered that thousands of our kinfolk lay unfound and unrecognized on some book dealer’s shelf gathering dust. Because Old Western History and Memorabilia was printed before computer indexing, I index every item I sell. This complete index will be bound and included in this offering at no additional cost. Humbly, I am trying to keep our history alive. I hope you appreciate the effort. BRIGADE OF TRAITORS By Max Prescott Folks, sooner or later - Genealogists are going to realize that their family kinfolks are laying on some dealer's dusty shelves. If I can contribute to finding one little name or photo of that long lost ancestor you have been waiting to find, it's worth all the time I spend. As a tribute to the honor of our American Soldiers who might have been wronged, my indexed listings will include all names mentioned in the story from this time on. ANCESTORS INDEXED HEREIN, CIRCA: 1846 - 1848 ANCESTOR’S LOCATION: UNITED STATES, MEXICO GENEALOGY NAMES INDEXED w * INDICATING PICTURE: AMPUDIA, Pedro de, Mexican General BRAGG, Baxton, Captain, U. S. Army CHAMBERLAIN, Sam, Illustrator HERRERA, Jose, Mexican President NEBEL, Carl, Artist ORTEGA, Mexican General PARADES, Mariano, General (former Mexican President) POLK, James K., President * PRESCOT, Max, Author RILEY, Bennet, Colonel, Chief Officer at Court-Martial RILEY, John (Juan Reyley), Captain, San Patricio Battalion (formerly of Company K, Fifth U. S. Infantry and British Army in Canada) RINCON, General SANTA ANNA, Antonio Lopez de, General, Mexican President * SCOTT, Winfield, General * SMITH, Justin, Author of “War With Mexico” TAYLOR, Zachary, General * PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS w * INDICATING PICTURE: Picture 1: General Winfield Scott enters Mexico City, September 14, 1847 (from a drawing by Carl Nebel). * Picture 2: Members of the San Patricio Brigade, their necks in nooses, await the raising of the Stars and Stripes over the castle of Chapultepec, the signal for them to be hanged (drawing by Sam Chamberlain). * Picture 3: General Zachary Taylor and General Winfield Scott (drawing by lieutenant of artillery who was present at Battle of Palo Alto). * Picture 4: President James K. Polk. * Picture 5: Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. * Picture 6: Map showing territory acquired from Mexico as a result of the war. * Picture 7: Some of the San Patricios carried the long lances, deadly at close fighting. * PLACES AND THINGS PROMINENTLY MENTIONED w * INDICATING PICTURE: Arizona Territory Battle of Buena Vista Battle of Churubusco Battle of the Alamo Battle of Vera Cruz British Army in Canada California Castle of Chapultepee * Catholics in North America Churubusco River Cincinnati, Ohio Colorado German Immigrants Irish Immigrants Los Voluntarios Irlandesas (first name of San Patricia Brigade) Masons Mexican Army Mexico City * Mexican War Nevada New Mexico Territory New York Volunteers Oregon Rio Grande River San Angel, Mexico San Patricia Brigade (San Patricio Battalion) South Carolina Volunteers Texas Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo U. S. 4th Artillery U. S. 5th Infantry U. S. 9th Infantry U. S. Federal District Court United States Army Wyoming BRIGADE OF TRAITORS By Max Prescott While others clip ads from magazines, I save history. It’s a shame that our past is being lost. It’s as simple as that. My wife kids me that after I find a piece I like, buy it, read it, research it, take a picture, scan it, write the blurb, pay the Ebay entry fee and commission, that I end up making about 50 cents an hour. But, OH HOW I LOVE THIS OLD WESTERN HISTORY. What a story, Rare Story!!! Great Pictures. You will love it as it was published in this old complete, seldom found and little read western magazine of many years ago. The issue is in excellent condition, the cover is pristine and in vibrant color. As clearly stated in my description, this is featured story in a rarely found and seldom read unusual and complete western magazine. I don't give out name of publication or date because I have caught competitors copying my index and work and trying to sell it as theirs. I hope you understand. 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