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An order was received by Maj
Chevallie from Col Hays for the
remainder of the Regt to join
him with out delay. We left
a few men to takecare of the camp
and started for the Regt. We
had to pass within range of two their
Batteries for 1 mile. They firing
upon us all the time but doing
no damage their shot falling short
or going over our heads.

Nothing could be done towards
attacking the city without taking
the two heights and the Bishops
Palace. The first heights having two
Batteries upon it. We moved back
out of range of their shot. We
halted and got something to eat
Five Companies of our Regiment
was dismounted with as many
regulars and marched to bring
on the attack which they done. The
Mexicans advanced down the
hill and commenced firing
upon them at the distance of