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In the event of hostilities with Colombia, Admiral Taylor suggests seizing and holding Cartagena, Colombia. He also encloses a message being sent to Rear Admiral Glass and the translation of a cipher message received from Rear Admiral Coghlan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-17
Admiral Coghlan informs Porfirio Melendez of ships and troops that will be arriving soon. He requests that a warship be permanently placed in the waters of San Blas and the mouth of the Atrato. Coghlan insists on confidentiality because, even though the Junta de Panama knows it, Coghlan wishes to keep his name out of the press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-16
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-15
Rear Admiral Glass orders ships into San Miguel Bay, Panama, and attaches orders with details about the landing force.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-14
Real Admiral Glass orders Lieutenant Miller to command the landing force and then proceed up the Tuira River.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-14
Rear Admiral Glass reports on military operations, primarily ship movements, after the Panamanian Revolution.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-14
Rear Admiral Glass gives orders regarding the positioning of ships near the Atrato River, over which other bodies of water the ships must keep watch, and instructions for daily updates to be sent to the Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-10
Admiral Evans describes some of the maneuvers during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba which should be added to his previous statement. He also addresses the question of which officer was in command. Evans expresses sympathy for President Roosevelt concerning Ted Roosevelt’s illness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-12
Rear Admiral Chadwick offers his memory of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba from his vantage point on the USS New York. He does not believe that any officer from the New York has testified before the court of inquiry. He concludes by requesting that Secretary of the Navy Long unofficially share his testimony with President Roosevelt, who is securing statements from naval officers concerning the battle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-08