The result that followed the first assault could not possibly have been foreseen, and to profit by the unexpected advantage, the commanding general must have been on the spot and given the necessary instructions at the moment, or the troops must have kept on without orders.

It is always, however, in order to follow a retreating foe, unless stopped or otherwise directed.

The loss on our side at Molino del Rey was severe for the numbers engaged.

It was especially so among commissioned officers.
I was with the earliest of the troops to enter the Mills.

In passing through to the north side, looking towards Chapultepec, I happened to notice that there were armed Mexicans still on top of the building, only a few feet from many of our men.