to reinforce the cavalry under the command of Martin Urbieta. Despite winning the Battle of Baiende, Colonel Camisão was forced to retreat due to lack of supplies, which further reduced his force to 578 men. Though he died of cholera along the way, the remnants of his force reached Canuto on 11 June. References Conflicts in 1864 Battles of the Paraguayan War History of Mato Grosso do Sul