Zenas Matthews' 1846 U.S.-Mexico War Diary and Service Papers

The Slanderer His heart is gold - his tongue is fire The Slanderer His heart is gold - his tongue is fire His soul too base for generous ire; His sword too keen for noble use; His shield and buckler are - abuse Z W [?] Z. W. [Mant?] Maj Chevallie Cap Lane Saltilla Mexico July Col Whiting Waugh

Saturday June 13th 1846 This morning rode to the point and find it a beautiful place. It being a bluff and a fine view. Brazos Santiago is in sight where the most of the vessels lay it being the port of entry for the Rio Grande. The Louisvill Legion is encamped at Brazos Santiago The Texan Infantry is encampe d near the town. Two of the companies arrived this after noon from the east On board the Steamer [Pastion?] also a large number from N Orleans There is 2 companies of artillery here for the protection of the town it being ditched in and mounted with cannon. Went to the hospital and find a considerable number of men was wounded in the engagements of the 8th and 9th of May. [?] of the son are dying the weather being very hot This evening the Govenour arrived at our camp from Matamoras with Genl Burleson Hunt Lane and others.