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Orders from Rear Admiral Henry Glass regarding the withdrawal of Marines and “blue Jackets” from Yaviza and El Real de Santa Maria, Panama; the number of men to be left; the size of the weaponry to use; and to remain watchful for Colombian forces.
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1903-12-21
Rear Admiral Glass relays a series of orders to Commander Cottman. He is to remove the Marines from Yavisa and the remaining sailors are to obtain and transmit information only. All sailors are to be withdrawn from Real de Santa Maria. The USS Wyoming is to go to Darien Harbor and remain there. Confidential order #524 of the 18th is revoked.
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1903-12-21
Report concerning U.S. naval operations in Panama during the Panamanian revolution. Glass also reports the presence of presumed Colombian spies in Taya, Tapalisa, and Cana, and many have been arrested by Panamanian authorities.
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1903-12-21
Admiral Coghlan reports on the disposition of ships under his command.
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1903-12-30
Jacob Gould Schurman encloses a newspaper article concerning his remarks at Cooper Union on President Roosevelt’s policy in Panama.
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1903-12-21
Rear Admiral Glass reports on military operations, primarily ship movements, after the Panamanian Revolution.
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1903-12-14
Real Admiral Glass orders Lieutenant Miller to command the landing force and then proceed up the Tuira River.
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1903-12-14
Rear Admiral Glass orders ships into San Miguel Bay, Panama, and attaches orders with details about the landing force.
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1903-12-14
Wayne MacVeagh recommends that, as representatives of the Colombian government, General Reyes and Tomas Herran should conduct all business with President Roosevelt or the U.S. Department of State.
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1903-12-14
On behalf of Colombia, General Ortiz protests against the presence of American warships in Colombian waters. Ortiz is unaware of a declaration of war and General Reyes is currently in Washington, D.C., attempting to negotiate a diplomatic solution to the difficulties with Panama. Ortiz compares the Colombian situation to the American Civil War and believes that “right and justice” are on the Colombian side.
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1903-12-15
General Ortiz requests that Captain Turner inform him of his orders regarding Colombian warships in nearby waters.
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1903-12-15
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
Commander Turner acknowledges receipt of a letter from General Ortiz concerning the treatment accorded to Colombian ships by the United States Navy. He requests that American ships be accorded the same respect.
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1903-12-15
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.
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1903-12-16
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
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.
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1903-12-17
Otto Gresham writes to President Roosevelt expressing his support for Roosevelt in the upcoming election. Gresham writes that some members of the Grand Army of the Republic and Loyal Legion disagreed with the decision to not let the Colombians put down the Panamanian rebellion, but otherwise support Roosevelt completely. Gresham also writes about discussing possible nominees for presidential candidates with Senator Platt, whose ideas turned out to be incorrect.
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1903-12-04
Admiral Coghlan has received a report that an unfriendly Indian chief from near Cape Tiburon has been abducted by Colombians. The USS Castine and the USS Bancroft are guarding the coast near Caledonia, Panama.
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1903-12-30
William I. Buchanan sends an excerpt from a friend’s letter concerning attitudes in South America toward Theodore Roosevelt’s actions concerning Panama. Buchanan offers assistance during Rafael Reyes’ visit. Reyes was Chief of Staff of the Colombian National Army.
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1903-12-05
E. L. Beach requests verification from Samuel Allen Otts that 2,000 soldiers collectively marched from Panama to Cauca during last revolution and asks if Otts wants money.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-06