Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15
Gen. lanes supplementary Report
sustained By Capt. Dunn.

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sustained by Capt. Dunn.
The following official report Of Capt. Geo. Dunn,
of company X, Sd regiment Indiana volunteers, to
Gen. Lane fully and completely sustains the state
mens of the latter, especially in relation to the Ken
lucky cavalry, attempt TO controvert which has
been made by COL II. Marshall
We observe that some Of our wing papers copy the
statements of Marshall without comment. This ap-
pears strange to We hope they will copy this re-
port of Capt Dunn, and let the people have chance
to decide upon the facts presented.
CAMP BuENA VISA, Nav Is, Is47
Ger. LANE, Sir: In compliance with your note Of the
18th inst, herewith present brief of the part
taken by The dearborn Rifemen" the 22d and 23d
Feb, ls47
Abou, 10 O'Clock in the morning of the 22d was de-
tached from the Sd Ind Reg together with Capt Susss
Rifle company aud Capts. Osborn and Walkers compa-
pies OF the I'd lid. Regt forming battalion under the
immediate command of Maj. w. A. German aud order
ed to the foot Of the mountain the left Of
ne and over half mile in advance of the other troops.
AT p O'Clock p. NJ Capts. Suss aud Orbom's companies
ordered by Maj q. take possession of command
ing bench of the mountain, half mile high, opposite
left My company and Capt. Walkers ordered TO
remain in position the foot Of he mountain TO watch
the movements of the enemy the plain below Here
remained ill night, at which time were joined by
the other companies who had Tor hours before
been holly engaged with the enemy the mountain.
The whole battalion slept the their that night
At dawn of day ordered by Maj G. TO up the
mountain and engage the enemy. Accordingly moved
my company forward TO position the spur of the
mountain, and soon it light enough the sights
of the guns advanced towards the line occupied by the
enemy and Immediately engaged them within short rifle
distance. Soon after the other three companies Joined u.s.
and the engagement became fierce and continued up
wards OF three hours the enemy pouring reinforce
ment after another line I'll at orlOckihere could
not have been less than 5000 directly Opposite
small band yet strong the odds against us
man filtered but each and every maintained bis
ground with iirmness AID bravery. In the first 80 min
utes of the fight, had five wounded badly. After
had been in close with the enemy three hours
the position taken in the morning, ordered by
Major German 10 aud occupy another position few
hundred yards 10 right and forthwith moved the
ground. This done withcu yielding inch of
ground and done simply gain better vantage of posi-
ton the enemy. Here remained engaged holly
for one hour perhaps longer, when ordered by
Col. Marshall TO ell my down the mountain. the
lancers advancing rapidly in force of from
the main body of troops, one mile and half below on
the plain. then ordered my company to come down and
deep ravine aud form the brow Of the bank tho
east side which done and the formed quickly
the designated ground and joined by of the
residue OF the companies. This strong position,
aud from it the at poured sharp FIRE upon the
enemy who advancing both horse and foot towards
our lne Here, had supposed would have been
dered TO contest the ground with the enemy, the
handing nature Of position gave great and decided adj
vantage thembui after the had ied four five
rounds Major c. gave the command "bv he right flank,
sarch-eveiy man take Of himself" Immediately
the line broken up and general and disodeTy
treat ensued then followed desperate running fight and
to the village OF Buena Vista, distance Of 10
miles Most of my command rendeZvOused the village,
the enemys LaDcers pressed them closely that
impossible to reach the main body Of troops. Our
retreat uncovered either BY ne kentucky Ara-
carGiy that had been stationed al the foot Of The
mountain for thar purpose Both Of these bodies Of
airy refreacd bet0re ny reached the base If tie
mountain and kept in front Of rhe Rlaemea 10 The viI
iage, aDording aid chafever. The enemy's Ian-
advanced the village, making slight halt half
mile 5. E. Of it to make the necessary preparation to
charge portion OF the Kentucky and Arkansas cavalry,
that had drawn up in line TO them.
! BY order of Major c.. took command Of the at
the rancho and assisted by Capt Rosseau Of the 2d Ind
Regt, instantly made the necessary disposition of the
forces there defend The Bancers charged line
Of cavalry aud drove portion Of men, completely n
iermixed with the enemy the village. deadly FIRE
opened the Lancer by the under my order and
comnsnd and effective it that the enemy immed-
aey gave way and retreaied precpitaely. continued
here command of all the troops that had reached the
rancho, until the close Of the contest under instructions
of Major German, as were threatened with an attack
from large body Of the Lances who showed themselves
between the rancho and Saltillo.
remained during the night Of the 23d in charge of the
village by order Of Gen. Lane, TO guard the provision
of the army at that place. Sevaral stampedes
CURED during the night but nothing serious took place
Ii is due to the commissioned commissioned officers
and men Of my company for say that they behaved
themselves with great GOODNESS aud bravery during
gagement
The suhoined is brief statement Of the operations Of
my the battle OF Buena Vista he 22d aud
23d of Feb, lS47.
GEORGE DUNN, Capt
4 Commanding Company h. 3D. Regt
Il Indiana Volunteers.
sWhs in this position the enemy fired The FRS gun,
throw ing balls aud shells battalion. without
doing ans cxccutloa.