severe bombardment.

I inadvertently omitted to mention the capture of a large number
of pack-mules left in the Mexican camp.

I am, Sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. TAYLOR,
_Brevet Brigadier-General U. S. A._, _commanding_.

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_General Order Congratulating the Army._

Head Quarters, Army of Occupation,
Resaca de la Palma, May 11, 1846.

The commanding general congratulates the army under his command
upon the signal success which has crowned its recent operations
against the enemy. The coolness and steadiness of the troops
during the action of the 8th, and the brilliant impetuosity with
which the enemy's position and artillery were carried on the 9th,
have displayed the best qualities of the American soldier. To
every officer and soldier of his command, the general returns his
thanks for the noble manner in which they have sustained the
honor of the service and of the country. While the main body of
the army has been thus actively employed, the garrison left
opposite Matamoros has rendered no less distinguished service, by
sustaining a severe cannonade and bombardment for many successive
days. The army and the country, while justly rejoicing in this
triumph of our arms, will deplore the loss of many brave (p. 285)
officers and men who fell gallantly in the hour of combat.

It being necessary for the commanding general to visit Point
Isabel on public business, Colonel Twiggs will assume command of
the corps of the army near Matamoros, including the garrison of
the field-work. He will occupy the former lines of the army,
making such dispositions for defence and for the comfort of his
command as he may deem advisable. He will hold himself strictly
on the defensive until the return of the commanding general.

By order of Brig. Gen. Taylor.
W. W. BLISS, _Act. Adj. Gen._

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_General Taylor to the Adjutant-General of the Army._

Head-Quarters, Army of Occupation,
To Camp near Matamoros, May 16, 1846.
THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF THE ARMY,
Washing