This paper looks at the famous mission in which Trist was sent to Mexico. His goal was to end the Mexican-American
war and settle
boundary disputes that would result in
land acquisitions for the United States at a fair price. It discusses how, due to unexpected
circumstances, however, Mr. Trist unfortunately became the victim of unlucky circumstances, and though he ultimately was successful in his treaty endeavors, he lost the respect and admiration of his political peers.