The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-18
From the Baltimore Sun.
The Mission of Lieut.. Mills.

Tux REsiAfss OF THE GALLANT DEAD.-Below, we
give letter from s. S. EIills--oi the latest date
from Misunderstanding an account OF his operations,
far as his mission is concerned. The letter, though da
ted at Monterey is postmarked at Point Isabel on the
Goth Of December showing that it had passage Of fiji
teen days between those places Mr. NJ says he would
start in four five days from Moniereyallow him six
days, and the same apity of transportation would bring
him to Point Isabel with his charge the 9Th of this
month The probability, however IS that he did not come
SO expedousy and he may not be at that place much
before this date. From this our readers may form some
judgment as to the time he may be expected here
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun
MONTEREY, (Nlexco,) Dec. Ia, 1916.
GENTLEMEN: take occasion to address you in refer
ence to my painful mission TO this place, the
remains Of the gallant spirits who fell here in the attack
on this city arrived here on Wednesday last the 9th,
a noon, and took my quarters at the camp Of General
Stewart and Lieut. Owen, Of the Baltimore battalion, who
courteousiy invited me TO Join with them in their
The whole battalion, both officers and men, were re-
joced at my arrival, and nnumerabe questions relative
10 fathers, mothers brothers and sisters put TO me,
the most OF which was fortunate enough TO be able to
answer satisfactorily You never saw set of men so
completely delighted were the Baltimore boys with the
sight Of old, familiar face, and that face, too halg
Immediately from the Monumental City, for you must
know they wear no other name
On the afternoon Of my arrival, consultation was
held among the ofcers to the time OF examination,
and determined fnat it should take place the
morning following In accordance with the arrange
ments made. on the morning OF the 10Th, detachment,
with officers from each company Of the Baltimore bat
taon accompanied us To the resting place of our gallant
Watson, and he disinteed about four O'Clock in the
afternoon. His remains were placed in the coffin which
had carried out for the reception OF his body and il
escorted into camp by the battalion, with all the
honors due on such an occaaionhe camp is about four
miles from where he was buried Lieut. James S. Woods
and Lieut.. Hoskns of the Sd and 18th infantry, dis
inferred at the time They all laid side by sde and
the top of the other has been before stated
Col Watson readily identified by every man in
the baalionthe of the saddest and most
affecting ever witnessed. All present could not give
vent to their feelings but by tears. No more
beloved BY his men-they continually recounting
his heroic deeds and actions and his words OF
ment to his command before and during the battle.
felt proud that / was Baltimonan.
The body deposited i'll suitable place in camp,
and sentry placed over IT.
The morning succeeding the disintennent of Watson,
repaired to the grave of Rdgey; file of having
been detached from Rdgleys company under the com
for his kind attention. His remains were placed in the
coffin, which had been prepared in New Orleans. and
taken to camp and laid BY the side OF Watson. His fea
lures, when disnterred, so perfect to make il
quite easy for any one to identity him.
On the afternoon Of the day, the nth instant.
procured wagon through the kindness Of Lieut. Bowie,
and went up to Gillespe's Hill, Just in the OF the
Bishops palace, which is about Six miles from the camp
We Were accompanied by five or six of the Baltimore
boys, with Leu!s Owen and Boyle and our object was
remains placed them in coffin, and took them TO the
camp, where they placed by the side OF the others
The next morning the 18th disnterrea the remains
too put with the rest, where they all remained UNI
Ill yesterday evening was then compelled to remove
them all to the city, in consequence OF the Baltimore bat
talon receiving orders from headq TO be ready
start this morningand this morning they started for Vic
toria | have shaken hands with the officers and men
and they leave in the highest spirits glad 10 have chance
for march, with prospect OF another battle The third
and first regiments with large detachment OF dragons
and more artillery, have also started.
General Taylor informed me yesterday that he would
move tomorrow morning himself. You must know |
have had the honor OF more than interview with him,
and as an humble citizen, am delighted with him-he
is perfect democratic general, and offered every ia
cility | needed
have now taken up quarters in town. as the battalion
expect to get off in four five days The trains are now
in great demand to carry provisions and ammunition for
ward to Saltillo and Victoria.
have with me Capt Ridgley's favorite dog a faithful
ANIMAL named Sol, which purpose bringing home.
have also two Mexican ances, given by Col Miles,
to be presented to the Baltimore High School, and the
other to the Independent Blues. Col Miles sends his
best respects to all Baltimore have also ball for the
Eagle Arlerists, from their former lieutenant
1t is still very warm here through the day. but toera-
bly, cool at night Col. Miles has been superseded as
governor by Col Garland, he having Join his regiment
the march, have visited all the principal places and
forts about the city The lemon, orange and ctron
are bending under the weight of their fruit
have just been solicited by Capt Ramsay, of the ord
nance department, to take to Washington the remains of
Lieut. Richard Graham, of the 18th infantry, who fell on
the 21st at the stong of Monterey, and died from his
wounds His gallantry the theme of the whole ar
N.Y. If arrangements be effected, will take pleasure
in complying with his request This place, however, is
wouly destitute Of any of the requisite conveniences
Yours. &c. s. s. NJ