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

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