Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21
OFFICIAL.

The following letter from Maj. Lally was address,
ed to Col Wilson at Vera Cruz, and by him forward
ed to Adlutant General r. Jones. at Washington:
HEADoUARTERs, JALAPA, Aug 20, lS47.
To Cor Wilson, Vera Cruz:
My command reached this place on the morning of
the 10Th inst. We have fought way triumphantly
every inch of the route but have had contests
nay, battles-wth the guerrlllas: on the 10th at
Passo Ovejas, (as before reported) the 18th of Au
gust at the National BRIDGE ON the 18th of August at
Cero Gordo, and on the 18Th at Las Animas, only
mile and a half from this city. Not wagon has fall
len into the hands of the enemy. We have been OPP
posed by at least 200 to 800 guerlas on these
casiOns-peraps less at the last for they were badly
whipped at Cero Gordo, where their loss large
that they could not re-organize. Father Jaraua COM
manded them. Our loss is great. During the entire
march, officers wounded II of rank and file killed
> MORALLY wounded &c wounded. OF this number
killed and wounded were at places elsewhere than
the four actions named above. regret to say that al
the National Bridge, Mr.. George D. Twiggs (expect-
ing commission to be A. d. c. to Gen. To was kill
led while CALAMITY serving in my staff; Capt. j. II.
Calwell, Of votgeurs, and CBpt. A. e. Cummings,
lllh infantry were wounded the 10Th, Gas before
rePoried,) but are doing well now. At National
Bridge, Lieut.. James A. Winner, of voltigeurs, and
Lieut.. George A. Adams, of marine corps, dam
gerously wounded; also, on the same day, Capt w.
]. Clark, 18th infantry in the thigh I'd 1t. Charles
NJ Crerer 18th infantry, not severely, in the leg. At
Las AnlmaS, on the 18th, MAJOR +. L. Lally, 9h IN
antry. commanding officer. wounded in the neck,
not severely but has, for few days. been disabled
from command. A large number of sick have accu-
INFLATED, besides our wounded and we shall be COM
PEELED TO remain here many days to recruit. IcannOt
too much praise the gaaniry of the ofcers-tbe men.
raw and uninsrucied have gradually acquired conf
dence. Col. Wynkoop arrived from Perote on the
2ith, having heard in danger at Cero Gordo.
We waited three days for your reinforcement, and
hearing of it at Plan Del Rio, sent back body of
Dragons to the National Bridge who finding it in
possession of the enemy, we concluded it repuls-
ed. | am panied at the we heard of the loss
OF some OF Its wagons. DR.. Cooper and thirteen wag
ons reached US. | cannot too earnestly recommend
hat you the authority 10 order the re-occupa-
ton of the CITY. Even if Gen. Scott not before
he city of Mexico and beyond the reach of reinforce
nents, you perceive that trains constantly endan-
gered by guerlas, and | am satisfied that this city
been their headquarters and that their chief sup
plies have been forwarded from here. Their spirits
been raised by absence of the troops. GER
tain that Gen Scott on the spot would order its reoc-
cupaton. Col. Wynkoop concurs in its Importance.
Very truly yours, F. t. LALLY.
Major 9th Infantry, Commanding.
I'VE understand that MAJ. Lally's suggestion has
been anticipated and that The orders issued
the 18th of August from the office of the Adjutant
General, directing the re-occupaton of Jalapa. We
presume that before this time military post has been
established in that CITY, We cannot doubt that Major
Lay's force Joined with Col. Wynkoop's and Gener-
al Lanes force at least 2000 has advanced to form
junction with Gen. Scott. i Union.