The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-04-17

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With this view, ] assure you of my
particular consideration. a is aa
God and Liberty. Camp at Encan-
| tada, February 22d, 1847.
| ANT. LOP. DE SANTA ANNA.
To Gen. z. TAYLOR, commanding the
forces of the United States.
| Head Quarters Army of Occupation,
Near Buena Vista, Feb. 22d 1847.
SIR: In reply to your nole of this
date, summoning me to surrender my
forces at discretion, beg leave to say
that l decline acceding to your request.
= z. TAYLOR,
Maj. Gen. U. S. A., commanding.
Senor Gen. d. ANToNiA LOPEZ DE SAN
ia ANNA, Commander-in.chief, La
Encantada.
Head Quarters Army Of Occupation.
Saltilo, Feb. 25, 1847.
Sin: have respectfully to report
that the main Mexican force is yet at
Aqua Nueva Our troops hold the po-
sitIon which they have SO well defend
ded, and are prepared to receive the en-
envy, should he venture another attack.
Arrangement has been made with
General Santa Anna for an exchange of
prisoners, by which we shall receive all
or nearly all Of those captured from us
at different times, besides the few TAX
en- in the action of the 23d. Our wound
ed, as we'll as those of the Mexicans
which have fallen in our hands, have
been removed to this place, and are
rendered comfortable.
Our loss in the recent actions, so far
as ascertained, amounts to 264 killed,
45O wounded, and &c missing. One
company Of the Kentucky cavalry is
not included in this statement, its casu-
alities not being yet reported. ] re.
spectfully inclose a list Of the commits
stoned officers killed and wounded, en-
bracing many names Of the highest
merit.
| am, sir, very respectfully your obe-
dent servant. II. TAYLOR.
Maj. Gen. U. S. A., commanding.
The ADJUTANT GENERAL Of the Army,
Washington, d. G.
Head Quarters Army Of Occupation,
Aqua Nueva, March, 1, l847.
Sin: have the honor to report that
the troops of my command occupied
their original camp at this place on the
9th of February, the last of the Mexi-
can army leaving the morning of that
day in the direction of San Luis Potosi.
1t is ascertained that the enemy is in
full retreat, and in a very disorganized
the men deserting and dying
Of starvation in great numbers. des-
patch command this day as far as
Encarnacion to harass his rear, and
secure whatever military supplies may
be found there.
From the statements of Mexican
officers, particularly of the medical
staff left to succor the wounded, there
seems no doubt that their loss in the
recent action is moderately estimated
1t 1900, and may reach 1900, killed
ind wounded; besides 1900 or 5000 |
leserters. Many officers of rank were
ost. l enclose list of the names of
,ur killed and wounded, made as COM
olete as practicable at this time. One
'egiment Kentucky cavalry is not in
;luded, Its return not being rendered.
The enemy had fully reckonedupon
'ur total rout, and had made arrange
nents to intercept our retreat, and cut
IF the army,stationing for that purpose,
corps of cavalry, not only Immediately
n our rear, but even below Monterey.
regret to report that they succeeded
lear the village Of Marin in destroying
train Of supplies, and killing a consid-
rable number Of the escort and team
ters. Colonel Morgan, Cd Ohio regi-
nent, on his march from Cerralvo to
donterey, was infested by the Mexi-
an cavalry, with which he had sever
rencontres, but finally dispersed
1em with small loss on his own part.
'aptaln Graham, A. @. M. volunteer
ervlce, was mortally wounded in one
+ these affairs. 'lshave no doubt that j
ne defeat Of the main army at Buena
'ista will secure eur line Of commoni.
alton from further interruption, but !
i'll propose in few days to change
" Headquarters to Monterey, with a
lew to make such further arrange
ents as may be necessary in, that
larter.