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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. 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.
Descriptive lists of these men will be sent to the commanding officer of the detachment. "By command of Maj.-Gen. Shafter. "Official. J. D. Miley, E. J. McClernand, "Aide. Asst. Adj.-Gen." "Headquarters 5th Army Corps, "On Board S. S. Seguransa, "Tampa Bay, June 11, 1898. "Special Orders, No. 16: Extract. "5. 2d Lieut.
"Headquarters 5th Army Corps, "On Board S. S. Seguransa, "Tampa Bay, Fla., June 11, 1898. "Special Orders, No. 16: * The following named enlisted men are detailed for duty with the Gatling Gun Detachment, 5th Army Corps, and will report at once to 2d Lieut. John H. Parker, 13th Infantry, commanding the detachment for duty: "9th Infantry: Sergeant Weigle.
This movement of the Cherokee completely blocked the landing of the Gatling guns. The ship's captain was finally induced to put back into the bay and speak to the Seguransa, and Gen. Shafter directed that the detachment should be taken off the next morning.
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