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HEADoUARrERs Army or OCCUPATION,
Corpus Christi. Texas November Z lA45

q a
Commodore Conner, commanding the home squad
ron, which ! received by the Saratoga" sloop OF
war, on the 5th instant The intelligence commu.
nicated by the commodore will doubtless reach the
seat OF government long before the receipt of this
letter.
dated October 10, was received and acknowledged
on the let and I'd instant. purposely deferred a
detailed reply to the various points embraced in that
communication until 1 could receive an answer to
mine Of October 4, which covered lat least in part
the ground. The intelligence from Mexico
however, tends TO modify, in some degree, the
views expressed in that Communication. The posi-
ton now occupied by the troops may, perhaps, be
the best while negotiations are pending, or at any
rate until disposition shall be manifested by Mex
leo to protract them unreasonably. Under the sup
position that such may be the view Of the depart
ment, shall make no movement from this point
except for the purpose of examining the coun-
try until further instructions are received. You
will perceive from my orders that reconnoi sances
almost constantly in the field, the officers of en-
gineers and geographical engineers rendering yalu-
able service on those duties. refer you to the
reports made by those officers to the chiefs of their
own bureaus for the information which is thus pro-
cured IN relation to the country. An examination
of the harbor of Brazos Santiago will be ordered in
few days, as soon as proper vessel shall become
dsposabe for that service. .. ,
In case movement is made this sea son towards
the o Grande, may find it necessary to detach
portion Of the army short distance into the in
terio,, where wood can be more readily procured
than here. But in do | deem it necessary
to hut the troops. Sheds, with platforms, on which
to pitch the tents, were extensively used in camps
OF position in Florida, and will, | cannot doubt,
form a sufficient protection here.
On the hypothesis Of an early adjustment Of the
boundary, and the consequent estabI hment Of per-
manent frontier posts, ! cannot urge too strongly
upon the department tho necessary Of occupying
those posts before the warm weather shall set in
large amount of sickness is, fear, to be appre-
hended, with every precaution that be taken;
but the information which | obtain leads me to be-
leve tn a summer movement would be attended
with great expense of health and life. As in Flori-
da The winter is the best season for operations in
Texas.
| am, sir, very respectfully
Your obedient servant,
u TAYLOR,
Brevet Brigader General U. s. A., commanding.
The ApJurANr GENERAL of the army,
Washington, d. C.
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TRANSLATION.
FOURTH Murray DIVISION,
General-in-CHfF

To explain to you the many grounds for the lust
grievances felt by the Mexican nation, caused by
the United States government, would be a loss Of
Tune, and an insult to your good sense; therefore
pass at once to such explanations as consider Of
absolute necessity.
+ Your government, in an incredible nianncr-you
will even permit me to say an extravagant one if
the usage or general rules established and received
among all civilized nations are regarded-has not
only insuted, but has exasperated the Mexican ma
ton, bearing its conquering banner to the left bank
Of the Rio Bravo del Nore; and in this case by ex
plist and dcfnitive orders of my government which
neither can, will, nor should receive new outrapes.
require you In all form, and at latest in the ne.
remPtory term Of twenty-four hours, to break up
your camp and retire to the other bank of the Nue.
ces river, while our governments are regulating the
pending question in relation to Texss. If YOU in
slst In remaining upon the soil of the department of
Tamaulipas, it will clearly result that arms, and
arms alone, must decide the question; and in that
case advise you that we accept the war to which,
with so much injustice on your part, you provoke
u.s. and that on our part, this war shall be conduct
ed conformably to the principles established by the
most civilized nations; that is to say that the law of
uations and of war shall be the guide of nv oper-
atoms, trusting that on your part the same will be
observed.
With this view, / tender you the considerations
due to your person and respectable Office
God and liberty
HEADQUARTERS AT MArAMoRAs
2o'clock, p. m, April IL, 1886.
= r -,asL... 49,. PEDRO D'AMPUDlA.
Senior General-n-Chief OF the United States Army,
Don u. TAYLOR
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HEADauAsrERs ARmY OF OCCUPATION,
Corpus Christi, Texas, October, Is, I645.

Corpus Christi, Texas, October, Is, l645.
SR I respectfully inclose the return Of the army
Of occupation for July. At the cad of thar month
all the corps of the army had not reached Texas
some Of them being yet at sea, which is the reason
that return was furnished at the proper time. ~
All the troops destined for this point are now in
position here except Major Ringgold,s company,
which Is expected daily from ST. Joseph's island.
The morning report Of to-day exhibits an aggregate
present of 3, 1888, which Rnggold's company and an
absent detachment Of cavalry will increase TO $500
Capt Burks company remains as guard at ST. Jo-
seph's island. ~. o.. 80. .. . ..
Three hundred recruits are now wanted in the
regiments and detachments here; which number I
can hardly doubt, will be increased to nearly FIVE
hundred by the close OF the year. hope measures
may be taken to supply the requisite number Of
recruits, or as many as can be spared from the de-
pot.
The utmost activity prevails in the instruction Of
the bngades and regiments Col WHISPERS brig
ade commenced to-day with eyolutions OF the line
and will be followed by the others az rapidly pos
sible. Several Of the regiments have been so long
cut up in small attachments to render IL necessa-
ry to dwell for some time upon the school of the
battalion before proceeding to the higher manou-
yres.
have nothing of interes, to report from the FROM
tier.
| am, cir, very respectfully, your obedient ser
want,
Z. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S. A., commanding.
The ADJUTASr GENERAL of the Army, WASH
ington, ID. @.
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HEApQuARrERs Amy OF OCCUPATION,
CorDus Chriati Te.a. Eehfosrv 06 rs


Corpus Christi, Texas, February 20, 1886
Sin: have TO report that the preparations for a
forward movement of this command are now nearly
completed. The examinations, spoken Of in my re-
port OF the l6ih instant, have shown the practica-
bility Of both routes--by the nam land and by Pa
DIRE Island. The reconnaissance If Padre Island ex-
tended To its southern extremity, and included the
harbor Of Brazos Santiago and Point Isabel that OF
the main route reached TO point near the little Col
orado. depot, with four days forage, and sub
sstence for the army, will be thrown forward some
forty miles to the Santa Gertrudes. A detachment
of two companies, 70 establish and this depot
will march on the 28th, under Bevet Major Graham.
In about week thereafter, say the 7th Of March,
the cavalry will march, be followed at intervals Of
one day by the brigades Of infantry. BY the 25th
Of March, at latest, hope TO be in position the
Rio Grande.
have taken occasion TO represent to some citi-
zens of Matamoras, who were here with a large
number Of mules for sale, and who are represented
to have considerable influence at home that the Uni
ted States government, in occupying the Rio Grande,
has motive Of hostility towards Mexico and that
the army will in no 60 beyond the river, unless
hostilities should be commenced by the Mexi-
cans themselves; that the Mexicans living this
side will not be disturbed in any way by the troops;
that they will be protected in all their rights and
usages; and thar everything which the army may
need will be purchased from them at fair prices.
also stated that until the matter should be finally
adjusted between the Two governmental, the haroor
Of Brazos Santiago would be open the free use OF
the Mexicans as heretofore. The same views were
impressed upon the Mexican custom-house officer
at Brazos Santiago, by Capt. Hardee, who COM
manded the escort which covered the reconnois-
sance of Padre island ......
We are entirely without news Of interest from the
frontier the interior Of Mexico, our latest date
from the capital being the 2lst Of January and the
same from Vera Cruz. f... 49,. ..
am, sir, very respectfully your obedient servant
f-..' Dr. lu p tJlt'L ~. T. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. u. 8. A., conmsnding.
The ADJUTAsr GENERAL of the Army,
.j.. Washington, d. c.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp three miles south of the Arroyo Colorado,
..s '~..tl.y--' - March 81, 1916.
Sin: respectfully report that my forces are now
concentrated at this point, the third brigade having
joined me to-day. We are nearly north of Mata.
moras, and about thirty miles distant. ~ 3.
The Arroyo Colorado is a salt river or rather la
COON, nearly one hundred yards broad, and so deep
as barely to be fordabIe. 1t would have formed a
serious obstruction to our march, had the enemy
chosen to occupy its right bank, even with a small
force On the 18th, the advanced corps encamped
within three miles of the ford, and
was pushed forward TO the river. party of irreg-
ular cavalry (rancheros) discovered on the OBJ
posite bank, but threw no obstacle in the way of
examining the ford. They, however, signfed TO
the officer charged with the reconnaissance that il
would be considered an act of hostility if we at
tempted TO pass the river, and that we should in that
case, be treated as enemies. Under these circunn-
stances, not knowing the amount Of force that myht
be on the other bank, deemed II prudent to make
dispositions to pass the river under fire. for which
please soc my 'orders" No. 80. At an early hour
on the goth, the cavalry and lst brigade Of infantry
we're IN position at the ford, the bateres Of field ar
ulery being so placed to sweep the opposite bank
While these dispositions in progress the party
that had shown themselves the day before asain
made their Appearance ! sent Capt. Mansfield to
communicate with the officer in command, who said
that he had positive orders to fire upon us if we at
made It's appearance, and passed the river to commu-
nicate with me. One of them (who was repre-
scented as the adutant general Of the Mexican
troops) repeated substantially what had been
sent before, viz: that they had peremptory orders
to fire upon us, and that il would be considered a
declaration of war Il we passed the river He placed
in my hands, at the same time, a proclamation If
Gen. Mejia, issued at Matamoras a day or two
previous, which enclose. | informed the officer
that should Immediately cross the river and If any
of his party showed themselves on the other bank
after the passage was commenced, they would re-
ceive the fire OF our artillery In the mean time the
"a brigade (Which had encamped some miles in my
rear, came up and formed on the extreme right
The crossing was then commenced and executed in
the order prescribed. Not shot was fred; and a
reeonnissance of cavalry sent immediately forward
discovered the party which had occupied the bank
retreang in the direction Of Matsmorss. Agrees-
bly, TO my orders, they weir, not molosted. The
cavalry and lat and Cd brigades of infantry with a
train Of two hundred wagons, crossed over and en-
camped at this point, three miles distant, at an
early hoer in the afternoon. ~1a % eaia' q. o-
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,

/,
SIR respectfully acknowledge the communica.
ton of the Secretary Of War; dated January 49, and
containing the instructions Of the President to move
forward with my force TO the Rio Grande. shall
lose no time in making the necessary preparations
for carrying out those instructions.
The occupation of Point Isabe or Brazos Santiago,
as depot will be indispensable. That point and a
position on or near the river opposite Matamoras
will, think, answer all present purposes. At any
rate, shall not separate my force further until
the position Of affairs shall render it entirely safe to
do
Ipropose to abandon this position entirely as
soon after our march as the stores, hospital, &c
can be transferred to St. Josephs island. It will be
necessary to keep up an establishment that for the
present point, although our supplies will come to
Point Isabel direct from New Orleans.
In reply to the call Of the secretary for informa
ton as to what means, If any, will be required ITO
enforce and maintain our common right to navi-
gate" the Rio Grande, would respectfully state
that until reach the river and ascertain the cond
ton Of things in the frontier States Of Mexico tenn
per of the people, &c, Cannot give any satisfacto
ry answer to the question. | have every reason to
believe that the people residing on the river we'll
disposed towards our government. Our advance to
the kio Grande will itself produce powerful effect
and II may be that the common navigation Of the
river will not be disputed. Il is very important to
US, and viii be indispensable when posts are es-
taolished higher up, as must ultimately be the
case. ..r...
shall not call for any militia force in addition to
what already have, unless unforeseen circum-
stances shall render its employment necessary.
! beg leave again to call the attention Of The de
partment to the necessity of having our movement
and position at Brazos Santiago covered by a small
armed vessel. | deem this vitality important, and
hope It will meet with favorable consideration.
We have no news from the interior of Mexico
more recent than that derived from the New Orleans
papers Of the 26th january.
| am sir, very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
-....... n. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig Gen. U. s A., Commanding.
The ADJUTANr GENERAL Of the army,
-... Washington, D. c.
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HEApeuARrEns ARMY OF OCCUPATION,


SENIOR: have had the honor to receive your note
Of this date, in which you summon me to withdraw
the forces under my command from their present
position, and beyond the river Nueces, until the
pending question between governments relative
to the limits of Texas shall be settled
need hardly advise you that, charged as am,
IN only military capacity, with the performance OF
specific duties, cannot enter into discussion of
the international question involved in the advance
of the American army. You will, however, permit
me to say that the government of the United States
has constantly sought settlement, by negotiation
Of the question of boundary; that envoy was de-
sPstched to Mexico for that purpose; and that up to
the most recent dates said envoy had not been re-
ceived by the actual Mexican government, if indeed
he has net received his passports and left the repub
lie. In the meantime, have been ordered to occu-
Ply the country up to the left bank ofthe Rio Grande
until the boundary shall be defnively settled In
carrying out these instructions have carefully alb
stained from all acts of hostility, obeyng in this re-
gard, only the letter Of my Instructions but the
plain dictates Of justice asd humanity.
The instructions under which am acting will
not permit me TO retrograde from the position now
occupy. In view Of the relations between our re-
spective governments, and the individual suffering
which may result, | regret the alternative which
you offer; but, at the same time, wish it understood
that ! shall by no means avoid such alternative,
leaving the responsibility with those who rasny
commence hostilities In conclusion, you will per-
nit me to give the asa,spnce that on my part the
laws and customs of war among civilized nations
shall be carefully observed.
l have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
obedient servant,
Brevet Brig. Gen. u. s. A., commanding.
Senior General ID. PEDRO DE AnPUDA
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HElpoUARrrR, ARnT or occUr.rros.

.., Corpus Christi, Texas Feb. is, 1896
SIR | respectfully report that | received last
evening by the slooP-of-wn ST. Marys eommuni-
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CON IRE ssIoNAL.
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.

Correspondence accompanying As message Of the Prss-
dsa Of The United Stsiss, Of May llh, l846, on the
s1isiing rsia,isns bei,osea The United States and
yMsxtco' go FsHrg ffHf-.w #fr .t H# fn .. ....
lcoscLuDED.
DISPATCHES FROM GENERAL TAYLOR TO THE
.rs .u O. ADJUTAST GENERAL
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
q nj FL SaIlca I &.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp at "El Sauce" ll9 miles from Corpus
Christi, March Is, 1886
Sir: avail myself Of chance opportunity to
Corpus Christi to report that have advanced to
this point with the cavalry and first brigade of in
fantry. The second brigade encamps tonight
about seven miles in my rear, the third brigade
about nineteen. shall concentrate all my force on
reaching the Little Colorado, thirteen miles in nv
front, so as to be prepared for any contingency l
am happy to say that all the corps of the army are 10
fine condition and Spirits equal to any service that
may be before them. 80. ':f...aI..0-
=. Within the last two days our advance has met
with small armed parties Of Mexicans, who seemed
disposed to avoid US. They were, doubtless, thrown
out to get information of our advance. -, .....
am, SIR, very respectfully, your obedient servant
-. ..T ~. Il. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. General U. 8. A., commanding.
The ApJUTANT GENERAL Of the army, ~.
Washington, D. C.
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Il. TAYLOR,
suffering with tooth ache will

Brevet Brig. Gen. u. s. A., commanding.
Senior General d. PEDRO DE AnPUpn.
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February 24lh ana 26,h; your letter to Colonel
Twiggs, Of February 23d; the communication Of
Lieutenant Garnett, Of January 18th and February
9th, returned contrary 70 regulations and special
orders' Nos. ~ to Is Inclusive. y. -...rr - ~
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient ser
want, rD.-..' - ... . -
-aar1a .yf. a.g .... z. TAYLOR, ......
Brevet Brig. Gen. U. 8. A., commanding.
The AoJurAsr GENERAL Of the army, .r 80.
rnG - Washington, ID. c.. 80. .... g
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