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Carreon to The General Second Commander in Chief of the Eastern Line, May 15, 1866

From Carreon

To The General Second Commander in Chief of the Eastern Line

May 15, 1866

No. 6. [Translation.] MEXICAN REPUBLIC—EASTERN LINE—INFANTRY SECTION. After reconnoitring Tlacotalpam on the 9th, wishing to drive the enemy out, I moved a part of my forces yesterday, with a column…

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Carreon to The General Second in Chief of the Eastern Line, May 29, 1866

From Carreon

To The General Second in Chief of the Eastern Line

May 29, 1866

No. 7. [Translation.] MEXICAN REPUBLIC—ADVANCED STATION, NEAR TLACOTALPAM. At eleven at night my forces were in front of Tlacotalpam, about to begin the attack, when the gunboats opened upon us,…