THE BALTIMORE AND DISTRICT BATTALION
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The Baltimore Sun publishes the following let
ter from Captain STEWART, who succeeded the la
mented WATSON as commander Of the Baltimore
and District Battalion of Volunteers now on duty
in Mexico, which may be of interest tomany of our
readers


CAMP NEAR MONTEREY, (MExTco,)


SEPTEMBER g. 1916.


The battalion Of Maryland and District Of Columbia Voun-
teer under the command Of Lieutenant Colonel Watson
connected with the h regiment of infantry the whole under
the command Of Lieutenant Colonel Wilson, ordered TO
march at about o'clock the morning of the 2st instant
for the attack Monterey The battalion out in their
full strength, company G, Captain Bonaugh which
ordered to remain guard duty camp, and Lieut. Owen
Of company A. with detachment Of twelve order
ed picket guard by Gen. Twggs The battalion marched
toward the city, and charged in the most gallant
battery, under CALLING fire, in which it sustained loss
The point Of attack then changed by order Of Col Gar
land and entered the city exposed destructive fire from
several batteries supported by large number Of infantry,
which rsked the streets We remained in the city for nearly
half hour, when ordered retire doing the
battalion became separated. Col Watson fell by musket
shot, whilst gallantly leading to second assault the
city. portion Of the battalion then formed under Capt
keny and remained the field Of battle until it order
ed back camp by Gen Twggs having been under heavy
fire for nearly nine hours losing in action killed, wounded
s take pleasure noticing the gallant conduct Of the
battalion throughout JAMES E. STEWART,


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