The following general order indicates the manner in which the troops
left the transports and the amount of supplies carried immediately
with them:
"Headquarters 5th Army Corps,
"On board S. S. Seguransa,
"At Sea, June 20, 1898.
"G. O. 18.
(Extract.)
"1. Under instructions to be communicated to the proper commanders,
troops will disembark in the following order:
"First--The 2d Division, 5th Corps (Lawton's). The Gatling Gun
Detachment will accompany this division.
"Second--Gen. Bates' Brigade. This brigade will form as a reserve to
the 2d Division, 5th Corps.
"Third--The dismounted cavalry division (Wheeler's).
"Fourth--The 1st Division, 5th Corps (Kent's).
"Fifth--The squadron of the 2d Cavalry (Rafferty's).
"Sixth--If the enemy in force vigorously resist the landing, the light
artillery, or a part of it, will be disembarked by the battalion
commander, and brought to the assistance of the troops engaged. If no
serious opposition be offered this artillery will be unloaded after
the mounted squadron.
"2. All troops will carry on the person the blanket-roll (with
shelter-tent and poncho), three days' field rations (with coffee,
ground), canteens filled, and 100 rounds of ammunition per man.
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