DENVER CITY, March 8. – By military express the following
news was received here to-day.
A desperate and terrible battle, lasting all day, took place
at Valverde, ten miles south of Fort Craig on the 21st ult. The loss was great on both sides. Both parties claim the victory.
A regiment of Mexicans ran away from fright, but probably
returned on the 22d. The regiment that
ran was commanded by Col. Panon. He
started first, and his entire command followed.
Capt. McRae, who had charge of the artillery and every one
of his command were killed at their post.
The cannon was taken by the enemy.
Kit Carson was within fifteen miles of Fort Craig. Firing was heard from his direction. It is not known what was the result of his
fight.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye,
Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, March 15, 1862, p. 4
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