Zenas Matthews' 1846 U.S.-Mexico War Diary and Service Papers — Z. Matthews' Diary

The Slanderer
His heart is gold - his tongue is fire
The Slanderer
His heart is gold - his tongue is fire -
His soul too base for generous ire;
His sword too keen for noble use;
His shield and buckler are - abuse
Z W [?] Z. W. [Mant?]
[Maj? C?]
Cap Lane
Saltilla Mexico
July
Col Whiting Waugh