Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-15
Major General U. S. A. commanding.
The ADJ. GENERAL Of the army, Washington. d. C.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OocUPArON,


SIR Il have the honor to report that the troops of
my command occupied their original camp at this
place the 9th of February, the last of the Mex.
can army leaving the morning of that day in the
direction of San Luis. 1t is ascertained that the
enemy is in full retreat and in a very disorganized
condition; the deserving and dying of starvation
in great numbers. | despatch command this day
far EncarnacOn 10 harraSs his rear, and
whatever military supplies may be found there.
From the statements of Mexican officers, partcu-
larly of the medical staff left to the wounded,
there seems no doubt that their loss in the recent
action is moderately estimated at 500, and may
reach 1000 men, killed and wounded besides 1900
5000 deserters Many officers of rank were lost
| enclose list of the names of our own killed and
wounded, made complete practicable at this
time. One regiment (Kentucky cavalry is not in
cluded, Its return not being rendered.
The enemy had fully reckoned upon total rout,
and had made arrangements to intercept retreat
and cut off the army, stahoning for that purpose,
corps OF cavalry, not only Immediately in our rear.
but below Monterey. | regret to report that
they succeeded near the village of Marin in destroy
ing train OF supplies, and killing considerable
number of the escort and teamsters. Col. Morgan,
I'd Ohio regiment, on his march from Cerralvo to
Monterey was infested by the Mexican cavalry, with
which ne had several rencones but finally dispersed
them with small loss on his own part Captain
Graham, A. Q. NJ. volunteer service, was MORALLY
wounded in one of these affairs. | have no doubt
that the defeat of the main army at Buena Vista will
secure our line Of communication from further inter-
ruption, but still propose in few days to change
my head quarters to Monterey, with view to make
such further arrangements may be necessary in
that quarter
The disposition made to harrass our rear, vindcate
the policy and necessity of defending a position in
front of Satillo where defeat has thrown the ene-
my far back into the interior No result so decisive
could have been obtained by holding Monterey and
our communications would have been constantly in
jeopardy.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obd't servant,
z. TAYLOR
Major General u s. A. commanding.
The ADJ. GENERAL of the army, Washington, D. c.
ASSISTANT ADJUrASr GENERAL's OFFICE,
Army of Occupation Aqua Nueva March /, 1S47.
List of the names of the killed sounded and missing Of
the Army Of Occupation an the battle IF Buena Vssta
February %, lS47.
GENERAL sTAFF-REeULARs.
kHed-CaPtain; George Lincoln, Assistant Adjutant
Wounded-First Lieutenant: Henry w Benham, engi-
neers very slightly. Brevet cd lieutenant: Francis IT
Bryan, typographical engineers, very slightly.
REGIMENT DRAGONS.
Wotrnded-Captain: Enoch Steen, severely. Privates
Holloway, company E, severely; Aderson, company E,
severely; Sherrod company E. slightly; Lanning COM
Pany A, severely; Sweet company A, severely Wag-
oner, company A, slightly
obCOND hLOlMbNT DhAGOONS.
WOunded-Brevet lieutenant colonel: G. A. May, Sc
we're confusion. Privae w. F. Erbe, company E. Sc
verely.
THIRD REGIMENT ARrILLFsY
KiIed-Private: Christian L. WaihInger, company c.
W0unded-Second lieutenant: Samuel G. French Sc
verely. Corporal: Robert Garns company e, severely
Prvaies: William Hudson company c, severely; Jacob
Weyer, company c. slightly. Recruit: Jesse Gorner,
Sd infantry, burnt severely by accidental explosion of
cartridge Orderly sergeant: Downing, company E,
slightly Corporals Wolfe, company f, seyeeIy; Boyle,
company E, severely. Musician; fisher, company E,
supposed MORALLY. Artifcer: Livngood, company E,
severely. Privates: Bell, company E, dangerously
Fisk, company E, slightly; Kemp. company E, slightly
AlcCray, company +, slightly; Smith, company L, Sc
verely; Levier, company E, slightly; Shane, company
t. mortaily Kelsey, company L, severely; Mcdonnell
company E, dangerously; Gillian, company Z, slightly
Kosher, company L, slightly.
lulssiRg-Pnvates: Marcus A. Hitchcock, company
c; foungs, company f; Morgan, company T..
FOURTH REsIaENr ARTILLERY.
Lilisd-Priyates HoIley, company b; Weekly, com