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Varina Davis, Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America, A Memoir by his Wife, Volume 1, Chapter 26: after the battle of Monterey. (search)
our most advanced position. The command of the company devolved upon Lieutenant Clendenin (Captain-elect) who continued to lead it during the battle. Captain Taylor of Company I was present with his command throughout the day, and, as on former occasions proved himself worthy to be the leader of the gallant company. Captain Cooper with his company, B, upon the left flank of the regiment, seized every opportunity which his position gave him, and rendered distinguished service. Captain Downing joined his company, G, on the 22d at Buena Vista. He had heard at the Rinconada that we were about to be attacked, and though the road was beset by rancheros, he hastened forward and took command of his company in the morning. In the first engagement of the 23d this company was particularly distinguished, and fulfilled the expectations which its high state of discipline had warranted. Second Lieutenant McNulty was killed when leading a portion of the company in a charge. First Lieu