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From Vera Cruz to New Orleans on the James L. Day
Reports detail the Vera Cruz evacuation progress and the James L. Day steamer bringing troops and supplies to New Orleans. Gen. Pillow's dispatch notes Mexican surrender signals, scattered troops, and shifting plans as Taylor Scott and Worth coordinate toward Mexico City, with Santa Anna's forces dispersing and no immediate capital approach.
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New Orleans
James L. Day
Vera Cruz
Capial
Pillow
Santa
Anna
Taylor
Monterey
Boesna Vista
Washington
Scott
Mex
Bhi Yar
Firan
Buena ‘Vista
Tarisha
Mexico
Saltillo
Scott ‘Wana
Worth
Pryrote
Eau Juan d'Ullog
Matehiel
Cen
Herra'cyliente
Cerro Gordo
Jalipa
Dahna Toadotto
Beauregard
Lee
Jalapa
Dingly
Twiggs
Shield
Breve Gardner
Col. Himey
Segiment Anderstanibery
Hagner
Ordenance
Seymour
Tent
Landley
Burnham
New York Volunteers
Col. Riley
Santa Anna
Shields
Wall
Julapa
Twigg
Bakers
Patterson
Ietman
Cerro-Telegrato
Ratsa
la Toya
San Luis
Valentin
War Department
Point Isasbel
Itamry
Mexico State
Buena Vieja Ford
Matamoras
Wassachusetts
Shannon