Magdalena Affair

Magdalena Affair
Part of Second French intervention in Mexico
DateSeptember 12, 1865
Location
Magdalena de Kino, Sonora Mexico
Result Imperialists Victory
Belligerents
United States United States Second Mexican Empire Second Mexican Empire
Commanders and leaders
  • Captain Pico
  • Captain Jimeno
  • Lt. William Emery
  • Jose Moreno
    • Units involved
  • 1st California Cavalry Battalion (Co.A)
    		•
  • Local militants
    • Strength
    2 Captains
    1 1st lieutenant from the 7th
    30 Californios    		 250 Mexican Imperialists
    Casualties and losses
    None None
    • None of the deserters or 30 horses were captured with the pistols and carbines being sold by Moreno's men

    The Magdalena Affair occurred when thirty men from a California Volunteer cavalry unit based at Fort Mason rode into Magdalena, Sonora to recover fifteen deserters and stolen property.