January 22, 1847

During the Mexican War, thirty-four Arkansans and a group of Kentucky cavalry, all commanded by Major Solon Borland, were captured by a Mexican force after neglecting to post guards. Despite this blemish on his record, Borland later went on to be elected to the U.S. Senate

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