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Rh Prieto holding Tehuantepec since the middle of 1865, and making it a base for operations in this vicinity till the autumn of the following year. Westward, among the Miztecs, the Austrians helped to hold several points, especially along the valley of the Atoyac, and round Tlajiaco. spring several advantages, notably at Jamiltepec and Putla, and he thereupon turned his attention more

Explanation of plan:

directly to cutting off communication between Oajaca and Puebla, a task already undertaken with some effect by General Figueroa, who in June had