The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

sent to David G. Bur
. ~ Republic Of Texas,
i've an authentic &C
= san Jacinto, a COM
KY ro y who fought in that
I. XIV clear up some points
Met suss Of controversy,
s. .ps,rsr1sspondent is indebted
v'r,ers Of Big Foot for the
S, s,,s Excellency David G..
. n = tho Republic OF Texas:
I; e Y 4 ihe Army, San Jacinto,
. a.. / regret extremely
r. sipce the battle fof the
i o'.sh as 10 prevent my rem
IN sSiscisl report OF the same
20 10 inform you that on
X 18th, after a forced
y. miles. which was effect
"a A half, the army ar
tsyr,sburg. That evening
n sns1ny was taken, from
,hst General Santa Anna,
"a Of his choice troops,
i, ,he direction of Lynche's
Y * lacinto, burning Har-
.ssed down. The army
4 e In readiness to march
.,ss The main body eff
y over Buffalo bayou below
he morning of the 18th,
4 hserage. the sick and a
4. n the rear. We con-
~ throughout the night.
a. malt in the prairie for a
a vitbout refreshmcnt. AT
,,sumed the line of march,
alsance our scouts encoun-
a. enemy, and we received
M General Santa Anna was
sisstcp and would that day
ma OF march for Anahuae,
isncbe's ferry. The Texan
within half a mile of the
timber and We're engaged in
bseyes, when the army Of
e discovered to be approach
array, having been cncamped
ssint, eight miles below. Dis
Immediately made of OUR
reoaration for his reception.
niuon with his infantry aud
a center, occupying an island
IS cavalry covering the left
artillery, consisting OF one
ed medium brass 12-pounder,
a our encampment. The in
lunn advanced with the design
our lines, but were repulsed
ne Of grape and canister from
consisting of two 6-pounders.
ia occupied a piece of timber
hot Of the left wing of our
which an occasional inter-
nil arms took place between
ntil the enemy withdrew 10 a
lie bank OF the San Jacinto,
quarters Of a miles from our
J md commenced Notifications.
" before sunset our mounted
! Ashty-fiye in number, under
nmmand Of Colonel Sherman,
ktor the purpose of reconnoiter-
hi. While advancing they re-
ly from the left Of the enemy's
sd after q sharp re-encounter
dulry, In which ours acted ex-
Y and performed some feats of
w, they retired in good order.
Two men severely wounded and
n killed. In the meantime the |
nder command of Lieutenant
Hard, and Colonel Burleson's
NIB the artillery. had marched
purpose of covering the re-
dyalry II necessary. All then |
] good order to our encamp-
sunset and remained without |
Ne action until the 2lst. about |
taking the first refreshment
bad enjoyed for two days. The |
: meantime extended the right
er infantry SO as TO occupy |
point OF skirt Of timber on |
Tue San Jacinto, and secured |
= ratification about five feet
uc'ed Of packs and baggage,
cpening in the center of the
U which their artillery was
cavalry upon their left wing.
CLOCK in the morning of the
'emy were reinforced by 500
Under the command of Gen
easing 'e their effective force 10
W men, while our aggregate
'neld numbered 1853. At $3.50
= evening | ordered the Off
etah army to parade their re-
hands; having in the mean
ne bridge on the only road
Y with the Blazos, distant
from our encampment. to be
y y cutting off all possibility
" \. troops paraded with alac-
y ana were anxious for the
GU conspicuous disparity in
'eu only to increase theis en-
confidence, and heighten
lN the conflict. Our situa-
!, ny an opportunity of making
.als preparatory to the attack
lus our designs to the enemy.
'men' commanded by Colonel
assigned the center. The
snI under the command of
- formed the left wing OF
!. srliilery. under the special
.o,onsl George w. Hockey,
asl was placed on the right
.s'ment, and four companies
auef the command of Lieu
l. Henry Millard, sustained
pvh Inc right. Our caval.r.
humber, commanded by
S Sau Lamar (whoss gallant
s sa on the previous day had :
summation Of his comrades q
10, . mat station. placed on :
nsnt. completed our .ine. .
~ 4 llrst dispatched 10 The
w Amy left for the purpose :
Ky ~ notice, while en- extcn- Q
me-, J afforded US opportunity !,
: our FORCES and displaying
!, a. asrceabiy TO the previous
'ops Every evolution vas '
y, s;Mcrity. the whole advanc-
nue' and through an open
.ns protection whatever for c
%s0s ~ advanced and took d
~ Yards OF the enemy's L
.ommanccd an effective n
snu canister. 8,
4aa and his regiment hay. Ii
,ae action upon our left Il
,., ane at the center and On c.
' : IN double quick time, is
! ~. cry, Remember the p
~ Tue enpmy'r, c.o 49,, - / ~