Cienega affair
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Battle of Cienega Creek | |||||||
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Part of the Taos Revolt Mexican–American War | |||||||
United States cavalry and infantry, circa 1845. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Capt. Morin | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
31[1]: 143 | 200[1]: 143 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
5 killed 9 wounded[1]: 143 | Unknown |
The Cienega affair, or the Battle of Cienega Creek, was the last engagement of the Taos Revolt during the Mexican–American War. The battle occurred on July 9, 1847 and was fought between New Mexican insurgents, Pueblo natives and United States Army troops.
Battle[]
On July 9, 1847 a detachment of thirty-one men, belonging to Captain Morin's company of American infantry were stationed close to Cienega Creek about eighteen miles from Taos, New Mexico.[1]: 143 On this early morning the Americans were attacked by two hundred New Mexican militia and their Pueblo allies.[1]: 143 The ensuing battle resulted in an American retreat to the banks of Cienega Creek.[1]: 143 They were able to hold their position until Captain Shepherd's company arrived, "vanquishing the enemy".[1]: 143
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Further reading[]
- Twitchell, R. E. Old Santa Fé. Santa Fé: R. E. Twitchell, 1925, p. 146.
- 1847 in Mexico
- History of Taos, New Mexico
- Battles of the Taos Revolt
- 1847 in the United States
- July 1847 events