Shannon, James Thomas, ca. 1827-1862 Sketchbook, 1846-1848; 1 item (37 p.) James Thomas Shannon was with Company A, First Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, during service in the Mexican War. He participated in the engagements at Cerro Gordo, Perote, and Puebla under the command of Colonel Francis M. Wynkoop. After the war, Shannon was a sign and house painter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During the Civil War he was a captain in Company C, 9th Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteers (35th Infantry). He was killed at the battle of Bull Run in September 1862. The sketchbook is composed of scenes drawn by Shannon of Mexico and the Mexican War, including the Castle at Perote, burial place of Capt. Samuel H. Walker, view from Jalapa, and the quarters of the U.S. Army after the battle of Cerro Gordo, among others. Purchase, 1988. Restrictions: Due to fragile condition, photocopies are not allowed. GO36