I saw you personally in the vicinity of El Poso, about 8 A.M., July 1st.

I saw you again on the road leading from El Poso to the San Juan River; you were at the head of your regiment, which was leading the Second Brigade, and immediately behind the rear regiment of the First Brigade.

My orders were to turn to the right at San Juan River and take up a line along that stream and try and connect with General Lawton, who was to engage the enemy at El Caney.

On reaching the river we came under the fire of the Spanish forces posted on San Juan Ridge and Kettle Hill.

The First Brigade was faced to the front in line as soon as it had cleared the road, and the Second Brigade was ordered to pass in rear of the first and face to the front when clear of the First Brigade.