File No. 812.00/18585
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1776. Following received from Pershing:
Report received this morning from Major Jenkins states 5 men Troop C and one man Troop K found at San Luis Ranch. Also several horses and mules. The men state Captain Boyd’s Troop C formed left of skirmish line with Captain Morey’s Troop K on right. After firing began Troop C advanced by rushes 250 yards toward Mexican position along irrigation ditch, taking it and capturing machine guns. Captain Boyd twice wounded, in arm and shoulder before reaching position, was killed at irrigation ditch. Troop C continued to advance through town under Lieut. Adair. This was last seen of Troop C. Troop K was outflanked and withdrew short distance occupying adobe house, Morey wounded in shoulder. This house was surrounded by Mexicans and under fire for some time. Nothing further known about men in and around house. Truck train dispatched this morning with supplies to Jenkins squadron at San Luis ranch and Howze’s squadron one days march behind. Jenkins ordered to San Domingo ranch where it is believed full particulars and remaining men who escaped may be found. Our men on firing line evidently displayed splendid courage and fighting ability. But were in a trap from the very start. Total number men now accounted for within our lines 38. Considering 17 captured and 13 or 14 killed, 20 or 21 wounded still remain unaccounted for. It is not now believed that as many as 43 prisoners were captured. Men with Jenkins at San Luis state they believe 10 or 12 men of Morey’s troop who occupied house escaped.