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~ -w.. —victim to a gallantry which was never surpassed.Lieut. Whipple, my present aid-de-camp and acting assistant adjutant general, was distinguished for his coolness and bravery. He was among the first in the charge, and, excepting Col. Hays, was the last man to quit the held.— Captain Roberts charged bravely at the head of his company, his horse was shot under him, and he exhibited great presence of mind in escaping. Lt. Waters and Lt. McDonald distinguished themselves in this action—advancing i with the first, and retiring only with the last.— | Lieut. Blake and Mr. Phelps were also at the headof the charge, and divide with their comrades the palm for bravery and good conduct. Assistant Surgeons Brower and Newton, of the medical staff, merit my thanks for their promptitude and efficiency in attending to their professional duties.Private Glanton, of the Texan rangers, attracted general notice for his extraordinary activity and daring throughout tho actions both of the 23d and 24th. Sergeant Moyers commanded a portion of the Louisiana dragoons, and conducted them with ability with which he discharged the arduous duties devolving upon him as commandant of the rear guard.At about K) o'clock of the morning of the 25th, we arrived at Atlixco. After four hours’ repose, wo moved on to Puebla, where wo arrived, with-Do1No\vJ*10bota 'ChcmtillSCICbt!VnilV SIa.inWlCO14i..iv*i
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New Albany Democrat
New Albany, Indiana, US
Thu, Jan 06, 1848
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