Channing, Edward, 1856-1931, Moore, Eva G · New York, The Macmillan Company · leaf 613
601 CERRO GORDO 1847] Scott was most fortunate in having with him on his staff as officers and engineers, Robert E. Lee, P. G. T. Beauregard, George B. McClellan, George G. Meade, Zealous B. Tower, and Isaac I. Stevens. No danger was too great to be en- countered by these men, and sounder advice… … Route fbom Veba Cbuz to Mexico City woods to a point on the road in the rear of Cerro Gordo. Scott's plan was at once formed : to send a strong force by this road when constructed and to menace the main posi- tion in front. Unfortunately lack of obedience and lack of professional knowledge on the…
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