Charles Fenno Hoffman, one of our most versatile and voluminous
writers until his brain became affected in 1849, was born in New
York City in 1806. He died in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 7,
1884.
Monterey is the capital of the Mexican State Nuevo Leon. The famous
battle was fought on September 21, 22, and 23, 1846. The place was
defended by ten thousand men under General Ampudia. The American force
is estimated to have been about six thousand five hundred.