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Rear Admiral Glass reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody that he has relayed Moody’s questions to Joseph Bullock Coghlan. Glass thinks an attack via Titumati is possible. Panama is well covered by scouts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-30
Secretary of the Navy Moody requests information from Rear Admiral Glass concerning which vessels are stationed where, and possible ways Colombian troops could move about in the region.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-27
Rear Admiral Glass informs Secretary of the Navy Moody that the Native peoples are unfriendly towards Panama and the U.S., and would support Colombia. Glass then details where and how the Colombians could use the Natives’ canoes to land troops. Glass does not think Colombia will mount an invasion through Yavisa country. Glass asks if U.S. policy would allow them to resist an invasion, as Panamanian forces are not large enough to do so alone. Glass adds that the health of the troops is improving now that they have been removed to the ships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-13
Rear Admiral Glass informs Secretary of the Navy Moody that he is sending a tracing of a map prepared by a lieutenant. Glass points out the non-existence of roads, and states the rivers are the main methods of communication and the only way for Colombia to get forces into the region. Glass then details the three routes the Colombian army will have to use to attack Panama. Glass then discusses the advantages of using particular harbors as bases for their ships. Finally, Glass reports that the San Linus and Andres de Providencia islands have been occupied by the Colombians.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-11
Captain Little reports to Major Lejeune on the exploration of trails in Panama, whether they are passable, and if so, by what size forces, and whether or not pack animals could be used. Little also reports on defensible positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-05
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody on the location and strength of the Colombian military. Coghlan also reports on railroads, bridges, and the weaponry of the Colombian forces.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-30