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Title: A recent campaign in Puerto Rico by the Independent Regular Brigade under the command of Brig. General Schwan
Year: 1907 (1900s)
Authors: Herrmann, Karl Stephen
Subjects: Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Regimental histories Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Puerto Rico Puerto Rico -- History 1898-1952
Publisher: Boston, E. H. Bacon
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation

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den appearance of the flag just after the trumpets had sounded cease firing brought moisture to the eyes of many a toughened veteran; but even then, with victory still glowing in our grasp, there was not the ghost of a cheer. We were simply more tired and hungry than usual, and until matters had been straightened out for the night had no time for sentiment. And, when we finally went into camp on the very field where we had just ceased fighting, we found our chief interest centred in hot coffise, crisp hard-tack, and comfortable blankets. We had begun to realize that we might have lain stiffer and starker that night but for the whim of chance,and were silent with the clacking tongue. 66 YAUCO TO LAS MARIAS Hormigueros, the village which gave its name to this engagement, is a place of about 3,000 inhabitants, whose houses cluster aboutthe base of the mountain crowned by the Sanctuary of Montserrate. This church is visited by an endless stream of pilgrims, and many wild legends are told concerning it. n
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CHAPTER VII The Occupation of Mayaguez JFe enter the city in triumph — An enthusiastic reception — A pretty girl and the star-spangled banner— Other memorable incidents— Our rags and tatters — J description of Mayaguez — TVe pitch our tents in a swamp — The First Kentucky Volunteers. AS early as half-past eight on the following morning — August 11 — our scouts entered the city of Mayaguez, some three or four miles distant from our camp of the night before. About an hour later Captain Macomb marched his troop through the streets, accompanied by the brigade headquarters staff. Many prominent citizens greeted General Schwan at the Casa del Rey, and declared themselves subject to his orders. At eleven oclock the entire brigade entered Mayaguez, with the general riding at its head, colors flying, and band playing. 67 68 YAUCO TO LAS MARIAS We had been through this triumphal entry business several times before; but I, for one, never grew tired of it. It was for all the world like

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