The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-26
Details OF the operations before Vera Cruz.
CONCLUDED
HEADQUARTERS I'd BRIGADE OF THE ARMY

HEADQUARTERS ID BRIGADE OF THE ARMY,
Camp at Vegara, Vera Cruz. March Is, lsi7.
SIR have the honor to report the occurrences
which my brigade has been concerned since the com
of the march from the place of debarkatio
until now.
The brigade took up the line OF march on the morn;
Of the 18th instant, the regiment OF mounted rifeme
leading. After passing the position OF the Isl brigade
the LIST squadron OF remen, composed of the companid
of Captains Loring and Mason, under the command !
Major Sumner, Cd dragons, was sent forward al
vanced guard. On crossing the railroad, the advanc
guarI took the direct way the hills, but this ben
impossible for the artillery the OF the brigade viii
the pieces Obliged to make detour to the left y
passing the position of General Pillows brigade, Breyd
Captain Aburts, I'd infantry, and one private of rheme
killed by round shot, and two prvates WOUNDED
Major Sumner having passed some distance beyond III
position occupied by the volunteers, opposed by tn
enemy's light troops whom he drove off and halted ned
small ranch, when the rest of the brigade joined hid
and proceeded to clear the ground TO be occupied by nj
brigade
The advance drove the enemy's skirmishers before \
receiving without loss their fire, until it arrived at tn
Orzaba road. On passing the road party Of borseme
perceived stationed on it to Our left Captain SAM
dersons company mounted rlfemen was detached TO az
tack them, being supported by Captain Simonsons conf
pany of the same regiment He drove them Oft, killing
two captainsone of anceurs and the other OF the ali
Hilary guard of Jalapa named Patos. In this affa
Private Weller, of Captain Sandersons company, wal
severely wounded in the thigh by an escopette ball.
Having driven these parties all of the brigade took Y
position in line, extending as far towards the Jaaa roa1
and bvouacked till the morning OF the 18th, when VI
took up the line of march towards the seaMajo SUM
ner again commanding the advanced guard, composed
the left wing of the rifle regiment Making conslde1
able detour to the left to avoid ponds of water p
rived about noon the great road leading to the city
Mexico On coming out here LII. Roberts company moun1
ed rlemen leading, aparty OF mounted dscove
ed. After short skirmish the enemy dispersed
men receiving injury. The head of the column
rived at its present position on the beach at the village
Vegara, about two and-a half miles from Vera Cruz,
few minutes after IL o'clock.
would commend to particular notice the conduct /
Major Sumner, "a dragons. His skill and GOODNESS
sped those under his command with the fullest con
dence and gave to them the bearing OF old soldiers.
officers and men OF all the companies engaged gave emf
satisfaction
An important mail which had the honor to transm
to the headquarters of the army this morning by CAPITA
Taylor, was taken last night by Captain Magruder
artillery, who Was1n command of OF the supp0rtl
companies sent out yesterday morning to sklrmsh IN
front OF my brigade towards the city The mail carr
was shot at, and IS supposed TO have been wounde
His horse, hat and cloak left the ground at
place where he was fired at, and the mail along vi
these effects. Captain Magruder deserves praise for
zeal and good conduct in this affair.
Below is tabular statement of the killed and wound
of my brigade up to this date. -
KILLED.
Brevet Capt Alburtis I'd infantry IIth
Q, First Sergeant Blake, ith artillery company T. Isl
8. Private Cunningham, company A, rihemen nth.
WOUNDED.
/. Lieut. Davidson, I'd infantry, slightly, nth
O. Lance Corporal Sprouso, company 4, ed infantr
severely, 18th. 3
3. Private Nell, company B, mounted rhemen slgbf
ly, llth
4 Musician Rene, company b. LIST artillery, severey
18th.
8. Private Stephen, company F, It'll artillery, sever
18th.
6. Private Weller, company b. mounted riAemen, q
verely llth
am, sir very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ID. +. TWIG(1S,
Brigadier General U. s A.
Capt II. L. ScoTT, A. A A. G.
DIVISION HEADQUARTERS, CAMP WASHINGTON,
Near Vera Cruz, March Ia, ls47
SR In accordance with instructions from the htay
quarters OF the army, have now the honor to relo1
what part was taken BY my division in the operations