Two Wars: An Autobiography of General Samuel G. French Mexican War; War between the States, a Diary; Reconstruction Period, His Experience; Incidents, Reminiscences, etc.

CHAPTER VI.

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Monterey--Population--Gen. Ampudia--Gen. Worth--Capture a 61 Fort--Battery in a Hot Place--Bragg's Order Countermanded--Two Long-Haired Texans--Capture the Bishop's Palace--Our Battery Ordered to the East End of the City--Gens. Taylor and Quitman--Street Fighting--Gen. Ampudia Surrenders--Gen. Worth, Gov. Henderson, and Col. Jefferson Davis Commissioners--Enter the City--Dine with a Mexican Gentleman--Death of Ridgely--Hot Springs--Santa Anna President--Victoria Surrenders--Gen. Scott--Vera Cruz--Return to Monterey--Death of Lieut. Richey--Investigation of Richey's Death--Monterey--Saltillo--Agua Nueva--Gen. Wool--Santa Anna Advances--Majs. Borland and Gaines Captured--Taylor Falls Back to Buena Vista--Mexican Army--Am Wounded--The Hacienda--Cavalry Fight with Mexican Lancers--Flag of Truce--Victory--Carried to Saltillo