This was not done without great sacrifices. The death of 230 gallant
soldiers and the wounding of 1,284 others shows but too plainly the
fierce contest in which you were engaged. The few reported missing are
undoubtedly among the dead, as no prisoners were taken. For those who
have fallen in battle, with you the commanding general sorrows, and
with you will ever cherish their memory. Their devotion to duty sets a
high example of courage and patriotism to our fellow-countrymen. All
who have participated in the campaign, battle, and siege of Santiago
de Cuba will recall with pride the grand deeds accomplished, and will
hold one another dear for having shared great suffering, hardships,
and triumphs together.
All may well feel proud to inscribe on their banners the name of
Santiago de Cuba.
By command of Major-General Shafter.
Official: John B. Miley, E. J. McClernand,
Aide. Asst. Adj.-Gen.
APPENDIX II.
The Santiago Campaign.
Report of Major-General Wm. R. Shafter, Commanding.
September 13, 1898.
Sir,--I have the honor to submit the following report of the campaign
which terminated in the fall of Santiago de Cuba and the adjacent
territory, and the establishment of the military government therein.
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