Henry George Ward

Henry George Ward was a British diplomat who served as the chargé d'affaires for the United Kingdom in Mexico during the early 19th century. His observations of the societal and environmental conditions in post-independence Mexico reflect his disillusionment with the country's state following years of conflict and disease. Ward notably documented the impact of a devastating measles epidemic that struck Mexico in the 1820s, contributing to the death toll of thousands, particularly among vulnerable populations.