Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-07-28
Headquarters
United States Troops in Cuba,
Santiago de Cuba, July 10.

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United States Troops in Cuba,
Santiago de Cuba, July 10.
General Orders No. 90:
"The successful accomplishment of the
campaign against Santiago, resulting in its
downfall and the surrender of the Spanish
forces and the capture Of large amounts
Of military stores, together with the de-
struction of the entire Spanish fleet in the
harbor, which, upon the investment of the
city, was forced to leave, is one of which
this army can well be proud. This has
been accomplished through the heroic
deeds Of the army, and to its officers and
men the Major. General commanding offers
his sincere thanks for the endurance of
hardships heretofore unknown in the
American army. The work you have &C.
complished may well appeal to the pride
of your countrymen, ,and has been rivalled
upon but few occasions in the worlds his
tory.
Landing upon al unknown coast, YOU
faced dangers in disembarking and over
came obstacles that, even in looking back
seem insurmountable. Selling, with the
assistance of the navy, the towns of Bal
quiri and Siboney, you have pushed bold
ly forth, gallantly driving back the ene'
my's outposts in the engagement Of La
Guasimas and compelled the concentra-
ton of the enemy near Sevilla, within
sight of the Spanish stronghold at Santiago
de Cuba The outlook from Sevella was
one that might well have appalled, the
stoutest heart Behind you ran narrow
road, made well nigh impossible by rains,
while to the front you looked out upon
high foothills covered with dense tropi-
cal growth, which could only be traversed
by bride paths terminating within range
of the enemy's guns.
Nothing deferred, you responded eag-
erly to the order to close upon the foe and
attacking at Caney and San Juan, drove
him from work to work until he took
refuge within lis last and strongest in
trenchments Immediately surrounding the
city.
"Despite the fierce glare of Southern
sun and rains that fell in torrents, you val
iantly withstood his attempts to drive you
from the position your valor had won. Hold
ing in your vice-like grip the army opposed
to you, after seventeen days Of battle and
seige you were rewarded by the surrender
of nearly $4,000 prisoners, $4,000 being
those in your immediate front, the others
scattered in the various towns of Eastern
Cuba, freeing completely the eastern part
of the island from Spanish troops.
"This was not done without great sac
rifces The death of $50 gallant soldiers
and the wounding of 1884 others shows
but two plainly the fierce contest in which
you were engaged. The few reported
missing are undoubtedly among the dead,
as no prisoners we're lost.
"For those whose have fallen in battle
with you the Commanding General sor'
rows, and, with you, will ever cherish
their memory. Their devotion TO duty
sets a high example of courage and pa
triotism to our fellow countrymen. AL
who have participated in the campaign
battle and siege Of Santiago de Cuba will
recall with pride the grand deeds accom-
plished, and will hold one another deal
for having shared great suferings, hard
ships and triumphs together. All may
we'll feel proud to inscribe on their ban
ners the name of Santiago de Cuba.
'By command of
MAJOR GENERAL SKATER,
''E. J. M'CLERNARD, Assistant Adju
tant General"