Reinforced by Bates' Brigade on your
left and Lawton's Division on your right, you continued the
combat until the Spanish army of Santiago Province succumbed
to the superb prowess and courage of American arms. Peace
promptly followed, and you return to receive the plaudits of
seventy millions of people.
The valor displayed by you was not without sacrifice.
Eighteen per cent., or nearly one in five, of the Cavalry
Division fell on the field either killed or wounded. We
mourn the loss of these heroic dead, and a grateful country
will always revere their memory.
Whatever may be my fate, wherever my steps may lead, my
heart will always burn with increasing admiration for your
courage in action, your fortitude under privation and your
constant devotion to duty in its highest sense, whether in
battle, in bivouac or upon the march.
JOSEPH WHEELER,
Major-General U.S.V., Commanding.
Aside from that part of the Tenth Cavalry who fought under General
Wheeler and who are consequently included among those congratulated by
the General Order just quoted, Troop M of that regiment, under command
of Lieutenant C.P. Johnson, performed an important part in the war.
The troop consisted of 50 men and left Port Tampa June 21 on board the
steamship Florida, the steamship Fanita also making a part of the
expedition.
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