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Battles at Abia Palma report of Taylor brig. Gen.
A detailed May 17 746 report from Brev. Brig. Gen. Taylor describes near Fort Brown Texas a daytime action on May 6 and surrounding engagements. The Mexican force faced 177 officers and 2,111 men with 6 artillery pieces and suffered heavy casualties. US forces claim victory with 3 officers and 107 soldiers killed or wounded. many prisoners captured. Dispatch praises officers and staff, notes train movements, and lists ensuing pursuit and river crossing actions.
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