Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-08
Major General u. S. A. Comd'g.
The ApJuTANT GENERAL Of the Army.
Washington, ID. G.
HrApQUARTERs ARMY OF OcGUPAT,oN
Aqua Nuevo, March !, lS47.

.Agua Nuevo, March !, iSI7.
SIR II have the honor to report that
The troops of my command occupied their
original camp at this place on the 9th
of February, the las, Of the Mexican
army leaving the morning Of that day in
the direction Of San Luis. 1t is ascer-
tanned that the enemy is in full retreat,
and in very disorganized condition
the men dcseriing and dying of s,arva-
,ion in great numbers. | despatch n
command this day as far as Encarnacion
to harrass his rear, and secure whatever
military supplies may be found there.
From the statement Of Mexican Off
GERS, particularly Of the medical staff
left to succor the wounded, there seems
no doub, that their loss in the recent ac-
tion is moderately estimated at 1900 and
may reach 5000 men, killed and wound
ed, beside 1000 or 5000 deserters. -
Many officers Of rank were lost. en-
close list Of the names Of our own kill
ed and wounded, made as complete as
practicable n, this time. One regiment
kentucky cavalry is not included, its
return not being rendered.
The enemy had fully reckoned upon
our total rout, and had made arrange
mcnts to intercept our retreat, and cut
of the army, siationing for that purpose,
corps Of cavalry, not only Immediately
in our rear, but even below Monterey
regret to report that they succeeded
near the village of Marin in destroying
train Of supplies, and killing consid-
cradle number Of the escort and team
sters. Col Morgan, Cd Ohio regiment,
on his march from Cerralvo 10 Monterey,
was infested by the Mexican cavalry,
with which he had several rencontres,
but finally dispersed them with small
loss on his own part. Capt. Graham, A
q NJ, volunteer service was mortally
wounded in one of these affairs. have
no doubt that the defeat of the main army
at Bucna Vista will secure our line OF
communication from further interruption,
but still propose in few days 20 change
my headquarters to Monterey, with q
view TO make such further arrangements
as may be necessary in that quarter.
The disposition made to harrass our
rear, vindica,e the policy and necessity
of defending position in front of Saltlllo,
where a defeat has thrown the enemy iaI
back into tho interior. No result so de-
cisive could have been obtained by hold
ing Monterey, and our communications
would have been constantly in jeopardy
am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedien, servant,
Il. TAYLOR,
Mai Gen. T. S. A. commanding.
The ADJuTANr GENERAL ofihe army,
Washington, ID. G..
Here follows list Of the names o
the Killed, Wounded and Missing in ,h'
Battle Of Buena Vista. They occup,
upwards of u column in the Washington
Union.(
Extract Of a letter, dated
"SALTILLo, March |, l847.
"Our scouts bring in word tha
Santa Anna has gone for good, and tha
his whole infantry have dispersed -
There is no doubt Of it, We shall no
see him again on this line.
"To.day, Col. Warren received ,
despatch from the Governor, iniormin,
him that American Commissioners wer,
now in the city Of Mexico, and ha'
written to the Mexican Congress sayin.
that they were to make an honorable
peace.
"Tho Governor requested permission
to return to Saliillo, 10 assist in kecpin;
order, and promised to comply with any
requistion made on him.
=" We are informed that the scouts lollowe,
Santa Anna forty miles
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