The Mexican War and Its Heroes: Being a Complete History of the Mexican War, Embracing All the Operations Under Generals Taylor and Scott, with a Biography of the Officers. Also, an Account of the Conquests of California and New Mexico ... Illustrated with Accurate Portraits and Other Beautiful EngravingsLippincott, Grambo, 1850 - 487 páginas |
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... nearly six thousand men . How far they may be increased without previous notification to me , it is impossible to tell . " Secondly , the entire want of the proper kind of transportation to push my operations up the river . The boats on ...
... nearly six thousand men . How far they may be increased without previous notification to me , it is impossible to tell . " Secondly , the entire want of the proper kind of transportation to push my operations up the river . The boats on ...
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... nearly a month , completely paralyzed by the want of transporta- tion . Exposed as they are in this climate to diseases of the camp , and without any prospect so far as I can see of being usefully em- ployed , I must recommend that they ...
... nearly a month , completely paralyzed by the want of transporta- tion . Exposed as they are in this climate to diseases of the camp , and without any prospect so far as I can see of being usefully em- ployed , I must recommend that they ...
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... nearly all his defences in the lower part of the city . This was reported to me early in the morning of the 23d , by General Quitman , who had already meditated an assault upon those works . I immediately sent instructions to that ...
... nearly all his defences in the lower part of the city . This was reported to me early in the morning of the 23d , by General Quitman , who had already meditated an assault upon those works . I immediately sent instructions to that ...
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... nearly two hundred yards , when we reached a cross street , at the corner of which , all those who had succeeded . in getting this far halted , as if by mutual consent . I was shaking Colonel Watson by the hand , while he was ...
... nearly two hundred yards , when we reached a cross street , at the corner of which , all those who had succeeded . in getting this far halted , as if by mutual consent . I was shaking Colonel Watson by the hand , while he was ...
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... nearly at right angles to the road , its chief force being on the east of it , occupying a large plateau commanding the mountain side . Facing the south this force constituted the left wing . A battery of light artillery oc- cupied the ...
... nearly at right angles to the road , its chief force being on the east of it , occupying a large plateau commanding the mountain side . Facing the south this force constituted the left wing . A battery of light artillery oc- cupied the ...
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Página 237 - On motion, resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary, and delivered to Dr. DODS, and that they be published in the newspapers of the city. " JOHN P. HULBERT, Chairman.
Página 132 - This species infests a great variety of plants, and is to be found throughout our country from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Página 65 - Illinois), which had been joined by a section of Captain Sherman's battery, had become completely outflanked, and was compelled to fall back, being entirely unsupported. The enemy was now pouring masses of infantry and cavalry along the base of the mountain on our left, and was gaining our rear in great force.
Página 68 - ... Bragg, who had just arrived from the left, was ordered at once into battery. Without any infantry to support him, and at the imminent risk of losing his guns, this officer came rapidly into action, the Mexican line being but a few yards from the muzzle of his pieces. The first discharge of canister caused the enemy to hesitate, the second and third drove him back in disorder, and saved the day.
Página 23 - ... had to do, the obligations of patriotism, justice, humanity, and religion. It would not be easy to find among us a man. who has won a purer fame ; and I am happy to offer this tribute, because I would do something, no matter how little, to hasten the time, when the spirit of Christian humanity shall be accounted an essential attribute and the brightest ornament in a public man.
Página 130 - One attempt to cross was made at the village bridge, another at the upper bridge, and a third at a ford about three miles from the works. At the two first he was repulsed by the regulars — at the ford by the brave volunteers and militia, where he suffered severely in killed, wounded, and prisoners : a considerable body crossed the stream, but were either killed, taken, or driven back.
Página 57 - ... defensive. This will be infinitely painful to you, and for that reason distressing to me. But I rely upon your patriotism to submit to the temporary sacrifice with cheerfulness. No man can better afford to do so. Recent victories place you on that high eminence, and I even flatter my-self that any benefit that may result to me personally from the unequal division of troops alluded to will lessen the pain of your consequent inactivity. You will be aware of the recent call for nine regiments of...
Página 57 - But, my dear General, I shall be obliged to take from you most of the gallant officers and men, (regulars and volunteers,) whom you have so long and so nobly commanded.
Página 68 - O'Brien, with two pieces, had sustained this heavy charge to the last, and was finally obliged to leave his guns on the field — his infantry support being entirely routed. Captain Bragg, who had just arrived from the left, was ordered at once into battery. Without any infantry to support him, and at the imminent risk of losing his guns, this officer came rapidly into action, the Mexican line being but a few yards from the muzzle of his pieces.