Campaign Sketches of the War with MexicoHarper, 1847 - 331 էջ A diary of Brigadier General Zachary Taylor's operations, July 1845-June 1847. |
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Էջ 288 - In reply to your note of this date summoning me to surrender my forces at discretion, I beg leave to say that I decline acceding to your request.
Էջ 192 - That the public property to be delivered shall be turned over and received by officers appointed by the commanding generals of the two armies.
Էջ 192 - That the Mexican armed forces retire, within seven days from this date, beyond the line formed by the pass of the Rinconada, the city of Linares, and San Fernando de Presas.
Էջ 192 - To avoid collisions, and for mutual convenience, that the troops of the United States will not occupy the city until the Mexican forces have withdrawn, except for hospital and storage purposes.
Էջ 96 - The coolness and readiness of the troops during the action of the 8th, and the brilliant impetuosity with which the enemy's position and artillery were carried on the 9th, have displayed the best qualities of the American soldier. To every officer and soldier of his command, the general publicly returns his thanks for the noble manner in which they have sustained the honour of the •service, and of the country.
Էջ 89 - It is known the enemy has recently occupied the route in force. If still in possession, the general will give him battle. The commanding general has every confidence in his officers and men. If his orders and instructions are carried out, he has no doubt of the result, let the enemy meet him in what numbers they may. He wishes to enjoin upon the battalions of Infantry that their main dependence must be in the bayonet.
Էջ 192 - As the legitimate result of the operations before this place, and the present position of the contending armies, it is agreed that the city, the fortifications, cannon, the munitions of war, and all other public property, with the undermentioned exceptions, be surrendered to the commanding general of the United States forces now at Monterey.
Էջ 288 - You are surrounded by 20,000 men, and cannot, in any human probability, avoid suffering a rout, and being cut to pieces, with your troops ; but as you deserve consideration and particular esteem, I wish to save you from such a catastrophe, and for that purpose give you this notice in order that you may surrender at discretion, under the assurance that you will be treated with the consideration belonging to the Mexican character...
Էջ 70 - ... guns of one of their principal cities; displaying the star-spangled banner, as if in defiance, under their very nose; and they with an army twice our size at least, sit quietly down, and make not the least resistance, not the first effort to drive the invaders off. There is no parallel to it.
Էջ 96 - Matamoras has rendered no less distmguished service by sustaining a severe cannonade and bombardment of many successive days. The army and the country, while justly rejoicing in this triumph of our arms, will deplore the loss of many brave officers and men who fell gallantly in the hour of combat.