Letter
H. M. Day to Cortina, September 8, 1864
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Brazos Santiago, Tex., September 8, 1864.
General CORTINA, Commanding Mexican Forces:
GENERAL: It has come to my knowledge that you have landed on the territory of the United States with an armed force. I have no doubt but that you have done so on account of the concentration of the forces of the enemies of the Mexican Republic on Matamoras. If that is the case, you are welcome; also your people that are with you. Your arms, ammunition, and warlike stores must at once be surrendered to the U.S, forces. When you have complied with the above requirements you can rely on being protected by the United States Government. Any proposition you may desire to make will be cheerfully forwarded by me to my commanding officer at New Orleans.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. DAY,
Colonel, Commanding U. S. Forces, Brazos Santiago.
Colonel, Commanding U. S. Forces, Brazos Santiago.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Brazos Santiago, Tex.. Summary: Colonel H. M. Day orders General Cortina to surrender arms upon entering U.S. territory with armed forces, promising protection and willingness to forward any proposals to higher command.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 41, Part 1
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