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The Second Mexican indemnity on its way to Vera Cruz, 1846

The Second Mexican indemnity on its way to Vera Cruz, 1846


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The Second Mexican indemnity on its way to Vera Cruz, 1846

Engraving showing a party of men on mules, carrying the gold of the second indemnity from the Mexican Government to the United States Government, ont their way to Vera Cruz, 1846. This indemnity was paid by the Mexican government following the war between the two countries

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1846 Countries Cruz Mexican Mules Paid Vera Indemnity


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This engraving captures a significant moment in the history of United States-Mexico relations, as it depicts the Second Mexican Indemnity on its way to Vera Cruz in 1846. Following the Mexican-American War, the Mexican government agreed to pay an indemnity to the United States as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The gold and silver for the indemnity were transported in several shipments to ensure the safety of the funds. In this image, a party of men on mules is shown carrying the second installment of the indemnity. The men, dressed in military attire and wearing hats, carefully balance the heavy sacks of gold on their mules. The engraving shows the men making their way through a rugged terrain, with a mountainous backdrop in the distance. The scene is reminiscent of a historical tableau, with the men and their mules appearing small against the vast landscape. The Second Mexican Indemnity was a significant payment made by the Mexican government to the United States following the war. The war, which lasted from 1846 to 1848, resulted in the United States gaining control of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and Kansas. The payment of the indemnity marked the end of the conflict and paved the way for the formal recognition of the new territories as part of the United States. This engraving provides a visual representation of an important historical event, offering a glimpse into the logistical challenges of transporting large sums of money over long distances in the 19th century. The image also underscores the complex diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico during this period.

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