They made no mention whatever of General Santa Anna, but they spoke confidently of the certainty with which Generals Ampudia and arista were about to crush the invading gringos at the north, under Taylor.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard
On the first or second day of his return march, the Mexican General, arista, met General Taylor in front, and offered battle.
"The Life and Public Service of General Zachary Taylor: An Address"
Abraham Lincoln
"This,"-said arista in his letter of acknowledgment to Torrejon,-"has been a day of rejoicing to the division of the north which has just received the joyous news of the triumph of your brigade.
"History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1"
Brantz Mayer