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wheat fields and other crops surrounding the settlements. Others chased after the New
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American soldiers were directed by Morin to pursue the fleeing New
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947:Goodrich, James W. (1972) "Revolt at Mora, 1847"
890:. Boulder, Colorado: Johnson Books. p. 35.
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1130:History of Mora County, New Mexico
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810:wrote in 1850 of the trial:
886:McNierney, Michael (1980).
782:Morin later justified his "
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870:. Cincinnati: U. P. James.
806:a year later). Eyewitness
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1068:Twitchell, R. E. (1925).
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261:Siege of Pueblo de Taos
134:Unknown militia leaders
864:Hughes, J. T. (1847).
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110:Commanders and leaders
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609:2nd San Jose del Cabo
604:1st San Jose del Cabo
483:Santa Cruz de Rosales
256:Second Battle of Mora
251:Battle of Embudo Pass
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594:1st La Paz
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364:Monterey
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