35-xx-xx ep11Stephen W Kearny

Frontier fighters, quickly retracing the steps of the heroes who fought and conquered the West. Among the several of the famous soldiers whose destiny it was to plant the stars and stripes in this new Far Western territory

was General Stephen Watts Kearney. On May 23, 1846, the Mexican government formally declared war against the United States. June 1846, Fort Leavenworth and the banks of the Missouri River. General Kearney's compliments will turn in Emery.

He requests your attendance in his office next door. Very well, orderly. Senpamisa? Yes, sir. Sit down, Mr. Emery. Thank you, General Kearney. Mr. Emery, that's the new commander of the Army of the West. I leave in a few hours to engage the enemy in New Mexico and California.

And to once and for all, establish the stars and stripes in those territories. I know, sir. I was just coming in to extend my congratulations. Thank you. Emery, how would you like to come along as my topographical officer?

to draw the maps of the entire campaign. I'm a soldier, sir, and I go where I'm ordered. Yes. Now, Emery, our first objective is Santa Fe, New Mexico. That means 900 miles of hard riding, with the prospect of considerable resistance by the Santa Fe troops at the end of our journey.

You understand? Yes, sir. Good. On left? Yes, sir. See that Lieutenant Emery's field equipment is packed at once. Yes, sir. Now, Mr. Emery, here's what I want in the map. You must trace a clear trail in the south of the mountains.

August 18, 1846. What is it you want, Capitan Gomez? Can't even a governor have a C.S. down piece. Your Excellency, the Americanos, Descartes. Ah, you told me that yesterday. This afternoon Santa Fe is still free of gringo torture.