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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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Accounts from American prisoners in Mexico City, via Maj. Gaines' letter dated June 20, report the release of enlisted prisoners to Tampico. Gen. Scott is poised to advance on the capital within days, expecting compliance with demands for officer releases and an easy conquest, with arrival anticipated soon after.
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We have at last direct accounts from the American prisoners in Mexico, which enable us to clear up the contradictory rumors we have been favored. It appears from them that a letter from Maj. Gaines, dated in the city of Mexico, the 20th of June, with the use of which we have here yesterday from his brother, had in relation to them.
Letters were received. The rank and file of the prisoners have been released and sent to Tampico. These were doubtless the individuals at Huejutla, as mentioned in our last. The officers had not been released on the 20th of June.
In reference to Gen. Scott's movements, Major Gaines writes: "I have received an assurance today from Gen. Scott that immediately upon his arrival in the vicinity of the city, which will surely be within twelve days, he will make a peremptory demand for us. It will be complied with, as I think. You may therefore look for me early in August."
"Gen. Scott we are assured has made every possible effort to procure our enlargement, but to no purpose. His approach to this city will certainly take place in a very few days. The measures preparatory to moving are all taken, and preparations nearly complete. He comes with a force sufficient to accomplish his object effectually."
"I have now the most positive information of Gen. Scott's readiness to move on this capital within the next three or four days. He will have an easy conquest."
N. O. Picayune.
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City Of Mexico
Event Date
20th Of June
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rank and file prisoners released to tampico; officers not released as of june 20; expected release of officers upon gen. scott's arrival; anticipated easy conquest of capital.
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Direct accounts from American prisoners in Mexico clarify rumors. Letter from Maj. Gaines dated June 20 in Mexico City reports rank and file released to Tampico, likely those at Huejutla. Officers remain imprisoned. Gaines relays Gen. Scott's assurance of demanding releases upon arrival near city within 12 days, expecting compliance and return early August. Scott has prepared to advance with sufficient force for effective conquest within 3-4 days.