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We march to San German — Removal of the sick from the ambulances — An approaching Spanish force — Our scouts and their leader — Concerning Señor Fijardo — Visible effects of imminent battle — Something about the town of San German.

T eight o'clock in the morning on the 10th of August General Schwan's brigade broke camp at Sabana Grande, and moved out on the road to San German. The order of march differed from that of the day before only in the presence of the troop of cavalry; and, the command being well rested, such progress was made that the advance-guard reached the western side of San German by noon — a good ten miles. The main body halted at the same hour just outside the eastern entrance to the town, preparing a makeshift meal; and at this point the sick, both on