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582 Tuesday, June 13, 1848.—This morning Gen. Patterson ordered all the tents to be placed in regular order, as he intends to draught the whole camp, which will make a splendid picture. In the afternoon another brigade came into camp, which make it a very large encampment. In the evening it was rumored that there was a revolution in the city of Mexico, headed by Gen. Paredes.

Wednesday, June 14, 1848.—This morning the whole division encamped here, were ordered on parade to have the whole camp sketched. It was drawn by one of the New York Regiment, and Gen. Patterson intends to have it lithographed at New Orleans, which will make a handsome picture. This evening it is reported that there are several ships at Vera Cruz. So our men made up another song. Its title is, "Good-bye to Mexico," which is well composed,

Thursday, June 15, 1848,—This morning two of Col. Dominguez's lancers came up from Vera Cruz with despatches for Gen. Patterson, which stated that there were several ships in the port of Vera Cruz awaiting for troops. So at 3 o'clock we struck tents, and left for Vera Cruz singing. We only marched about four miles, and encamped at a hacienda, the day being very hot.

Friday, June 16, 1848.—This morning at 1 o'clock we left camp, passed Cerro Gordo and Plan del Rio, here we halted for over one hour, rested and laid in a fresh supply of water. After which we marched on to Puente del Nacional, The weather being extremely hot, we encamped for the balance of the day.

 Close by here a hard battle was fought, Most strange, and yet most true; Both Generals, Scott and Santa Anna, sought Each other to subdue.

The man who so bravely led his men to victory. And made the fiend to fly. Is now a prisoner, and on his way to Washington; And Santa Anna is compelled to leave his country.