Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 10, June 4, 1870 by Various
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drummer-boy slightly wounded.
FOURTH DISPATCH. 10:30 P.M.--(_From the Spanish Authorities_.)--Our victory was more complete than was at first believed. Only two rebels escaped. Our only loss was one sutler somewhat demoralized. FIFTH DISPATCH. 11 P.M.--(_From a Cuban Patriot_.)--CESPEDES had only two hundred men, and VALMESADA eight thousand. The latter is reported killed. The victory was complete. SIXTH DISPATCH. 11:30 P.M.--(_From the Spanish Authorities_.)--VALMESEDA had only two hundred men, and CESPEDES eight thousand. The latter is reported killed. The victory was complete. SEVENTH DISPATCH. 12 M.--(_From a Cuban Patriot_.)--The battle was not so bloody as was at first reported. The Patriots had fifty men, and were greatly outnumbered. Several dead Spaniards were left on the field. No artillery was captured, but a great quantity of supplies was taken. EIGHTH DISPATCH. 12:30 A.M.--(_From the Spanish Authorities_.)--The battle was not so |
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