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Report from Joseph Bullock Coghlan to William H. Moody

Report from Joseph Bullock Coghlan to William H. Moody

In his weekly report to Secretary of the Navy Moody, Rear Admiral Coghlan states that all is quiet despite rumors that an invasion from Cartegena, Colombia, is imminent. Coghlan also reports about the movement of ships under his command, the incoming and outgoing sailors and Marines under his command, the seeming disbanding of the Panamanian military, and the presence of Imperial German ships in Boas del Toro and their help during the accidental fire that destroyed most of the town.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-07

Telegram from Henry Glass to William H. Moody

Telegram from Henry Glass to William H. Moody

Admiral Glass received a report that Colombian forces occupying Providence and San Andres were short of provisions and sent a party to Bocas del Toro that caused a panic. Admiral Coghlan has been directed to send a vessel to preserve order, prevent delivery of provisions, and verify if the island is claimed by Panama.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-11