On November 18, 1846, Virginia Governor William Smith issued a proclamation calling for the formation of a regiment for service in the Mexican War.
Learn more:
Proclamation by the Governor of Virginia (Mexican
War)
"West Virginia Soldiers In The War With
Mexico"
"Rally! Who Will Volunteer!" (Mexican
War)
"The Virginia Regiment" (Mexican War)
Order Announcing Capture of Mexico City (Mexican
War)
Order Announcing Victory at Cerro Gordo (Mexican
War)
1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers, Daily Signals and
Beats (Mexican War)
Document-Based Questions
On This Day in West Virginia History: November