Note 53 — MEXICAN WAR DIARY OF GEORGE B. McCLELLAN 1846-1847 (continued 2)

The American forces present at the battle of Cerro Gordo, both in action and in reserve, were about 8,500 men. The Mexicans were estimated at 12,000 or more. The American losses in the two days fighting were 33 officers and 398 men, a total of 431, of whom 63 were killed. The enemy losses were estimated at 1,000 to 1,200, in addition to five generals and 3,000 men who were captured. General Scott’s official report dated “Jalapa, April 23, 1847” (Senate Docs. 30th Congress, 1st Session, No. 1, pages 263-264).