The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-21
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advance 10 san LUIS Poosi practicable 10 rendered
greatly important by the Mt conte mvstsd
to Tsmpco by which you will il is believed be enabled
to effect cooperation with the squadron and with the
column under Major General Patterson, on q II In adj
vance of the Rio Grande. Tho squadron is now under
orders to attack Tsmpico with prospect Of success
and tho probability that the place will be captured in
advance of General Patterson's movement
enclose for your perusai the last despatch received
from Commodore Conner which contains interesting in
formation on Mexican affairs.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
w L. MARCY, Secretary Of War
Major Gen. z. TAYLos, Commanding Army Of Occupa
ton on the Rio Grnnde.
WAR DEPARTMENT Washington, Sept %, 1876
Sin: With thsayou will receive copy of despstch
forwarded to Major General Taylor In that despatch
expedition be fitted out to take possession of the
southern part OF the department or State Of Tamaulpss
otherwise is designed that this expedition shall be
under your immediate command We have not the
quists information to enable us to determine whether
shall be conducted by land by water, u part by
each II very important that the department here
should be put in possession Of all the information which
can be collected the subject at the earliest period
You are therefore, directed forward to this depart
ment with the least possible delay all the facts you
collect on this subject. We that the land
route is long, and but for the at this
season Of the year. We should at determine pro-
coed along the coast by water make at
certain points Your particular attention should be d.
rected to this matter In of debsrkston on the
coast is presumed smaller force would effect the OBJ
ccs OF the enterprise than would be required for land
expedition You will perceive that in
communication General Taylor that three or four
thousand men may be considered column Of su6icient
strength for penetrating the interior Of the department
obstacles which may brought to resist this
On this point the department desires to be favored with
your views is not anticipated that any part Of tn:
may be that he is calculating upon reinorc
SO, then it may be difficult to assemble larger force
than that named for this undertaking.
The Rio Grande is regarded the base of operations
that must be firmly maintained is left to Gen Taylor
But the movement of the expedition notas you will
learn from my letter to Gen Tayorto be delayed for
vanang n % psCe as nS MODE o. sd
learn from General Taylor that sufficient force for tho
enterprise can be spared and receive his directions in
gard to it, you will lose time in putting them in
cuon If General Taylor should not give directions to
moving by land water, the choice viii then be left for
point you will at make known to the officers of the
several branches Of the public service the Rio
Grande what may be required They will be instructed
to comply with your acquisitions sxpedtiously as
practicable Measures will be adopted by direction
the acquisitions you may make on them.
Should you determine to embark troops in tranf-
the but also to Se OF
our squadron in the gulf who will be instructed to dis
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proper to apprzo you that the squadron has orders
to attack and capture Tampco This may be done with
out waiting for the presence Of the land forces.
Your attention directed to that part Of the despatch
to General Taylor which, relates subssng troops
inhabitants thereof Should the representations
which have been made OF the friendly feelings Of the
their disposition TO Withdraw from the Mexican govern
ment be realized, you will treat them with great kind
| ness, and cherish friendly relation with them But
should they manifest decidedly hostile feelings towards
people and government, you will act on the same
principles in your treatment Of them which have been
prescribed to General Taylor. This is left to
your discretion, which will be influenced and controlled
| by circumstances.
You will perceive that il is suggested in the communi.
cation to General Tay lor that Brigader Generals Pillow
and Shields should be assigned to the expedition under
your command. Should this suggestion be adopted by
him, you will matter Of course, avail yourself Of
their services collecting the information desired, and
in preparing for well in conducting, the contem.
plated enterprise.
The department. will expect from you without the de-
lay OF sending through General Taylor, reply to this
communication embracing your views and all the facts
you may possess the points suggested for your
alteration, and any other having bearing mat
ers connected with the proposed expedition. This
municaon, we'll that to General TAYLOR, will be
sent by messenger, with instructions TO deliver to
you, or in your absence TO either General Pillow
General Shields Ho will proceed with that General
Taylor TO his head quarters You will fin your power
afford him all necessary facilities for sending him for
ward.
have the honor to be- with great respect your ODE
dent servant, W. l.. MARCY,
Secretary Of War.
Major General Patterson
To be coniinued1