Your TR Source
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody that the Dixie is moving to Porto Bello and then to Chiriqui to join the Castine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-23
Admiral Coghlan reports on the situation in Panama, particularly troop movements and preparations for a potential Colombian invasion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-08
Translated report from Rear Admiral Coghlan to Secretary of the Navy Moody that the Castine reports Colombian troops still at Titumati and the presence of few canoes, two sloops hauled out and one tug at anchorage. No Colombian troops at Tripe-Gandi.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-22
Admiral Coghlan reports on the activities of the Caribbean squadron, primarily ship movements and repairs. Coghlan attended the inauguration of President Amador Guerrero of Panama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-25
Copy of Rear Admiral Coghlan’s weekly report to Secretary of the Navy Moody. Coghlan states there is nothing new to report, and then details the movements of ships under his command, and the general excellent health of the sailors and marines under his command. Coghlan also summarizes conflicting information about Colombian troop strength in Titumati.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-16
The USS Prairie is with Russell. Everything is quiet in Cartagena, Colombia, and Rafael Reyes appears to have been elected.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-13
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody that Agent two reports that all is quiet. Two Colombian ships are under repair and Reyes was probably elected, but may loose due to non-appearance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-13
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody on the movements of seven Navy ships in the region. In general, the ships report that all is quiet, none of the native peoples are moving to aid Colombia, and all sailors are well. The Dixie reports that explorations overland indicate that incursions via that route are impractical for all but lightly equipped parties.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-08
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody that there is no news from Caledonia and that the Topeka is going to re-coal and proceed to Guantanamo.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-09
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody that there is nothing new, and that the Castine has gone for more coal and thence to Caledonia Harbor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-06
Admiral Coghlan updates Secretary of the Navy Moody on the disposition of American and Panamanian forces. He reviews recent orders given to the ships under his command. Coghlan also provides information on the movements of Colombian forces.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-26
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody about Colombian troop levels in Cartegena. Coghlin also reports unease in the populace due to the contested election between Rafael Reyes and Joaquin Vélez for the Colombian presidency, and explains who supports which side.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-05
Report from Rear Admiral Coghlan to Secretary of the Navy Moody concerning military operation in Panama. Coghlan includes news of the election of Rafael Reyes to president of Colombia, noting that it is only hearsay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-04
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody on growing tensions between leadership in Bolivar and the Colombian government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-29
Merchants ask the U.S. Navy to assist in ending the Panamanian blockade of Colombia’s ports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-02
Admiral Coghlan provides the location of USS Newport and Bancroft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-02
Report from Rear Admiral Coghlan to Secretary of the Navy Moody detailing the movement of ships in Chiriqui Lagoon, Gulf of San Blas, Isle of Pines, Caledonia Harbor, and Cape Tiburon. Coghlan also reports on attempts to ensure the Native peoples will not support Colombia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-02
Translated report from Rear Admiral Coghlan to Secretary of the Navy Moody regarding movement of US Navy ships in the Chiriqui Lagoon, Bocas del Toro, Caledonia, and Mandingo Bay. Bright watches are kept, so Colombian forces can not get by American ships. Coghlan also reports that Native peoples at Mandingo Bay unfriendly, Diablos are friendly, and the rest neutral, and that the Sasardi have promised not to ferry Colombian troops.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-31
Translation of a question from Rear Admiral Coghlan to Secretary of the Navy Moody regarding protection of American interests in Chiriqui Lagoon and Bocas del Toro, Panama. The question is: does Coghlan have permission to prevent the landing of Colombian forces in Chiriqui Lagoon?
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-30
Translation of a report to Rear Admiral Coghlan by Agent number one, and then sent to Secretary of the Navy Moody. The report recounts troop movements from Bogota, Colombia, to Cartagena, ostensibly to another area. Agent number one thinks that the troops will stay in Cartagena because of internal politics in Colombia. Agent number one details which ships are controlled by which general and which political figures are backing each other.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-30