The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-20

lent and gallant officer Lieut. Edwards I'd artillery in
charge OF the mountain howitzer threw his shells with
great accuracy, aud commanded successful sortic
To Capt Rowe, OF the 9th infantry, who commanded
the guard of OF the hospitals Ga point of at
tack both day and night) greatly indebted for his
able defence OF that position, and his gallant bearing
before the enemy,
To Surgeon Mills, chief OF the medical department. and
to his assistants great praise is due for their unweared
and labonous services Left with 500 sick, and limited
supplies, with but six assistants their utmost exertions
necessary to administer timely remedies to so many
patients. Their attention to the wounded deserves my
notice and thanks, These gentlemen were not only oc-
cuped IN their professional duties but the want of officers
and men compelled me 10 make large acquisitions for the
defence of the hospitals surgeons and nvads and
they were nightly on guard marshallng their men upon
The roofs and other points To them am greatly In
debted.
Capt Webster, A. O. NJ, and Lieut. Rhett, A. c. s.,
rendered valuable services in defending their premises
with men in their employ: and with men in the quarter
masters department enabled to occupy position
that a-mporant, and to which had neither officers
nor soldiers to send. Messrs Spencer and Brown
particularly active and OF great service.
should be unjust TO myself and 10 the spy company
under Capt Pedro ARIA, did not call the attention of
the General n-chief to their invaluable services From
them received the most accurate information OF the
movements of the enemy, and the designs of the citizens
through them was enabled TO appTehend several officers
and citizens in their nightly meetings to consummate
their plans for raising the populace The spy company
fought gaanty, and compromised, that they
must leave the country when our army reres.
| have now only to speak OF my A. A; A. Genera
Mr. Waelder, OF the LIST Pennsy wanna volunteers and
my secretary, Mr. Wengerski. The gallant charge of
Lieut. Waelder upon the enemy, although rash, exhibits
him officer not TO be intmidated by numbers. His
duties have been arduous and dangerous having daily
carry orders through the hickest of the fire take great
pleasure Recommending him to the favorable notice OF
the General chief.
To Mr.. Wengerski, secretary and translator, l am
much indebted for invaluable services. Mr. W., in adj
don his appropriate duties conducted the operations
of the spy company, and through his suggestions and
active eXerons, | received much valuable information,
and many successful expeditions Of spies into the city
were made Mr. w. commanded fhe detachment on the
roof of my quarters, and the first man wounded
From his after efforts his wound proved and pain
full still he performed his various duties night and day.
and is worthy OF my appreciation.
| regret that the health of Captain De Hart, lieutenant
governor, prevented him from taking active part in
the stirring have related, and in which he
anxious TO participate. Until confined to his quarters
by sickness, he OF great assistance to me in directing
the defences of Guadalupe, and heading command into
the city to disperse the popuace.
herewith enclose return of the killed and wounded
together with the subreports.
Respectfully submitted
THOMAS CHILDS,
Colonel U. S. A., Civil and Military Governor
To Captain Fl. l.. ScoTT, A. A. A. g.,
Headquarters OF the Army, Mexico.