. Stories of the War of 1812, and the Mexican War .. . -^ m SIEGE OF VERA CRUZ. 119 troops were to march out of the city, lay-down their arms, and then march for theinterior, being prisoners of war on parole,and the city and castle, with all theirartillery and ammunition and publicstores were to be given up to the UnitedStates troops. After the capitulation, General Worthwas appointed military governor of thecity, and the troops had a short restfrom the constant exertions of the this siege. General Scott lost veryfew men; but the enemy suffered a greatdeal. So that this fine city
. Stories of the War of 1812, and the Mexican War .. . -^ m SIEGE OF VERA CRUZ. 119 troops were to march out of the city, lay-down their arms, and then march for theinterior, being prisoners of war on parole,and the city and castle, with all theirartillery and ammunition and publicstores were to be given up to the UnitedStates troops. After the capitulation, General Worthwas appointed military governor of thecity, and the troops had a short restfrom the constant exertions of the this siege. General Scott lost veryfew men; but the enemy suffered a greatdeal. So that this fine city and strongcastle did not cost the captors much,while it gave them an entrance to thegreat road leading to the city of Mexico.
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