"The town of Titatia was surrendered to us a few days ago, and two
companies occupy the same. Last night one of our boys was found shot
and his stomach cut open. Immediately orders were received from
General Wheaton to burn the town and kill every native in sight, which
was done to a finish. About one thousand men, women, and children were
reported killed. I am probably growing hard-hearted, for I am in my
glory when I can sight my gun on some dark-skin and pull the trigger.
--A. A. Barnes, Battery G., Third United States Artillery
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