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Admiral Coghlan sends his weekly report to Secretary of the Navy Moody. Coghlan states that all is quiet on the Isthmus and he then details the movements of ships under his command.
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1904-02-29
Brief report from Rear Admiral Coghlan to Secretary of the Navy Moody stating the Dixie has embarked the Marines and has joined the Atlanta at Chiriqui.
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1904-02-26
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.
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1904-02-16
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.
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1904-02-08
Lieutenant Thompson reports on the coastline, trails, and villages on the north coast of Panama from Colon to San Isabel. The report is in connection with the chart of “Military reconnaissance of north coast of Panama from Colon to San Isabel.”
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1904-01-19
Report from Rear Admiral Coghlan to Secretary of the Navy Moody concerning military operations in Panama. He especially focuses on the actions of ships, and the repairs needed by the Stewart.
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1904-01-19
Lieutenant Commander Gleaves reports to Rear Admiral Coghlan the results of his attempts to gather intelligence from the Native peoples around Caledonia harbor. They left four scouting parties at Nellie to map the terrain, and mapped coastal areas. Gleaves reports extensively on the terrain, the lack of roads and trails, and the rivers with regard to their use for military purposes. The San Blas Indians were unfriendly, as they were strangers. Gleaves was able to meet with the “Big Chief” at Carti, Guayaquilile. The chief wanted them to leave the area and its rivers immediately, and told them that the Chief of Sasardi was the Chief of all the Indians, and the Chief of Bogota was the Chief of all. Gleaves was able to gather intelligence from other Native peoples, as they supported Panama.
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1904-01-11
Commander Turner reports to Rear Admiral Coghlan on the status of following Coghlan’s orders in Panama. Turner reports on reconnaissance missions to gather information; especially concerning the Fato trail, Hombre de Dios trail, and troops at St. Andrews Island.
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1904-01-08
Lieutenant Thompson adds information to his previous report on Jan. 6, 1904, regarding the vicinity of Porto Bello, Panama. He describes the topography of the region as it relates to naval operations.
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1904-01-07
Lieutenant Manwaring reports in great detail about his assignment to explore the Old Panama Trail, and where the trail from Nobre de Dios joins it. Manwaring, writing a day-by-day account of the expedition, details distances and direction traveled each day, obstacles, and the importance of having local guides. The local guides pointed out where Colombian troops would be camping, what rivers the Colombians would need to traverse, and generally very detailed intelligence. The report closes with a summation of the terrain and attacking and defense possibilities at drier times of the year.
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1904-01-07
Lieutenant Thompson reports on Ensign James R. Combs’s trip from Porto Bello to San Isabel to gather information about the terrain. Thompson has sent Ensign Robert A. Abernathy to investigate the Rio Fato. Thompson will be sending Combs to follow the Rio Nombre de Dios, and Lieutenant Harlan P. Perrill to investigate the Quango River. Thompson encloses a sketch of work by Combs.
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1903-01-08
Lieutenant Thompson reports on surveying operations to date aboard the USS Atlanta. Thompson details the collection of data regarding the northern coast of Panama. He references an enclosed sketch.
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1904-01-06
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports that the Isthmus has been quiet this week. He gives updates on the Castine, Bancroft, Mayflower, Olympia, Prairie, and Nashville. The Atlanta is disabled and in port getting repairs.
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1904-01-05
Secretary of the Navy Moody encloses additional correspondences concerning military operations in Panama to President Roosevelt.
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1903-12-26
Rear Admiral Coghlan clarifies that the USS Atlanta did not land armed forces on Colombian territory. The only time American officers with swords went ashore was at the invitation of Colombian generals.
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1903-12-25
Rear Admiral Coghlan proposes to take the American ships Olympia, Mayflower, Atlanta, and Castine from Colon, Panama, to Cartagena, Colombia.
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1903-12-23
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports the movements of Colombian troops and their ships Cartagena and Pinzon. He also gives the status of the American ships Atlanta, Mayflower, Prairie, Nashville, Castine, Olympia, and Bancroft.
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1903-12-22
Report describing naval maneuvers of the Caribbean Squadron in Panama and the surrounding area, including those of the ships Bancroft, Nashville, Mayflower, Atlanta, and Prairie.
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1903-12-15
Commander Turner provides a report on the operations of the USS Atlanta to Rear Admiral Coghlan. He specifically reports on the execution of orders given by Coghlan.
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1903-12-16
General Ortiz instructs Captain Turner, commander of the USS Atlanta, which waters American ships are not permitted to navigate due to the ongoing rebellion in Panama.
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1903-12-15