On the west General Worth had reached the Saltillo road after some fighting but without heavy loss.

He turned from his new position and captured the forts on both heights in that quarter.

This gave him possession of the upper or west end of Monterey.

Troops from both Twiggs's and Butler's divisions were in possession of the east end of the town, but the Black Fort to the north of the town and the plaza in the centre were still in the possession of the enemy.

Our camps at Walnut Springs, three miles away, were guarded by a company from each regiment.