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Francis Thomas to Alto de Villa, near Moquegua , November 18, 1874 . I take advantage of a few spare moments to let you know our situation. On the 15th we entered Moquegua without opposition, the enemy having retired to Torata, and we followed on to Alto de la Villa, where we now are. Yesterday we had a skirmish with Escobar’s force, which is in position on a ridge called Los Angeles, and which resulted in four killed and various wounded of the enemy, without casualty on our side. Our troops are enthusiastic and determined, and are examples of morality and valor. I am confident my second communication will inform you of a victory, for the men on the other side are recruits and do not know how to fire, as is proved by the lengthy skirmish yesterday, in which not one of our men was hurt, November 27, 1874

From Francis Thomas
To Alto de Villa, near Moquegua , November 18, 1874 . I take advantage of a few spare moments to let you know our situation. On the 15th we entered Moquegua without opposition, the enemy having retired to Torata, and we followed on to Alto de la Villa, where we now are. Yesterday we had a skirmish with Escobar’s force, which is in position on a ridge called Los Angeles, and which resulted in four killed and various wounded of the enemy, without casualty on our side. Our troops are enthusiastic and determined, and are examples of morality and valor. I am confident my second communication will inform you of a victory, for the men on the other side are recruits and do not know how to fire, as is proved by the lengthy skirmish yesterday, in which not one of our men was hurt
November 27, 1874

No. 472. Mr. Thomas to Mr. Fish. United States Legation, Lima, Peru, November 27, 1874. (Received Dec. 15.) No. 140.] Sir: I have the honor to inclose, for the information…

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