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Rear Admiral Davis submits a report to Secretary of the Navy Metcalf about his actions at Jamaica, providing relief following an earthquake there. In particular, Davis notes the actions taken by his sailors, and Jamaica Governor James Alexander Swettenham’s request for them to withdraw.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-21
Admiral Davis reports to Secretary of the Navy Metcalf that he has left two orders for the USS Celtic through the Vice-Consul. First, the Celtic is not to leave supplies as there are enough in Kingston (following the earthquake). Second, the Celtic is not to allow shore leave but to proceed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after as brief a stay as possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-19
Midshipman Page reports to Captain Mahan that he went ashore in Kingston, in compliance with Mahan’s orders, to look for any temporarily destitute Americans following the earthquake. Page reports they found no Americans destitute or in need of assistance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-18