A Narrative of Major General Wools Campaign in Mexico in the Years 1846 1847
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" It is, therefore, that I would notify you and the people of Coahuila, that any obedience or favor shown to any proclamation, summons or order from Governor Aguire, for the above purposes or any other, will be regarded as a violation of their neutrality, so often and so solemnly pledged to the undersigned, and will meet with the punishment such con- duct justly merits. Guerrilla parties, or those who encourage them, and which I deem but highway robbers under another name, will receive no favor... at the hands of the soldiers of the United States: they will be ex- ecuted wherever found. " This circular was sent by General Wool to all the prefects and towns in the state. He also sent a company of dragoons to Parras to enforce obedience to his circular, and, if practicable, to take Governor Aguire prisoner. The deputies refused to obey his orders, and consequently did CAMPAIGN IN MEXICO. 61 not meet; and Aguire fled to San Luis de Potosi, and quiet was restored to Coahuila. Brif^adier General Gushing reported to General Wool on the 17th July, and was assigned to the command of the volunteers.
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