17 September 1931.
Letter from EDSN Col. Abraham Rivera, Bocay Campamento La Esperanza, to Capt. Francisco Ellis, su campamento.   "Estimado Hermano:  Capitan estamos en la obligación de cuidar de nuestros hermanos, no es por que Uds crean que es miseria, no, es por la razón que hay muchos enfermedades.  Y es bueno que viaja á los hermanos que no es bueno que coman guineos maduros, supos, caña, y otros casos que son propios para desarroyar enfermedades.  ¶  Les estoy mandando sal yeson ojos de res para que les de purgantes -- tambien ordeno para que lleven guineos y leña á Ud, nuestro hermano.  ¶  Patria y Libertad  ¶  El Jefe Expedicionario  ¶  Coronel Abraham Rivera   ¶   General Simón González"    (Source: NA127/E38/Box 30, original document captured by Lt. Gray, Biltigne River, 3 Feb. 1932)

19 September 1931 (1500).
Radiogram from US Consul Fernald, Puerto Cabezas, to Sec. State, Washington D.C.   "A band of dozen bandits is reported to have raided two or three villages near at hand last week travelling from lower Cuculaya towards Waspuc Rivers. There are further vague rumors that a large sized offensive planned for before next January hereabouts. ..."

22 September 1931 (1410).
Radiogram from Marcorps to Commander, 2nd Brigade USMC, Managua.   "0021 STATE DEPARTMENT HAS STATED THAT ESTABLISHMENT AVIATION OPERATING UNIT AT PUERTO CABEZAS IS CONSIDERED CONSISTENT WITH ANNOUNCED POLICY PROVIDED NO INCREASE IN PERSONNEL OF BRIGADE PERIOD UNDERSTAND THIS WILL REQUIRE INCREASE OF TWO OPTION LOVE PERIOD MATTHEWS STATED THAT HE CONSIDERS ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS BASE ADVISABLE AND NECESSARY BEFORE NAVAL SHIPS CAN BE RELIEVED PERIOD IF YOU DESIRE ESTABLISH THIS UNIT SUBMIT RECOMMENDATION 1410"

23 September 1931 (0950).
Radiogram from Comsperon to OPNAV (Chief of Naval Operations), p. 1.   "0023 COMSPERON RECOMMENDS AGAINST THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AVIATION UNIT AT PUERTO CABEZAZS ...HISTORY OF AVIATION IN EASTERN NICARAGUA IN PREVIOUS YEARS DOES NOT REPEAT NOT JUSTIFY THIS REESTABLISHMENT IN HIS OPINION PERIOD THE COUNTRY BEING LOW AND HEAVILY WOODED INTERFERES VERY MATERIALLY WITH THE DISCOVERY OF PATROLS OR ABILITY OF PLANES TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEM IF FOUND COMMA DUE TO LACK OF OPEN SPACES FOR SIGNAL PURPOSES PARAGRAPH PLAN PROPOSED IN COMSECBRIG 0022 451 IS SOUND AND RECOMMEND FOR TRIAL FOR THE REASON THAT THE GUARDIA SHOULD HAVE ALL SUPPORT WHICH THEY REQUEST IF THIS CAN PROPERLY BE GIVEN PERIOD MINISTER HANNA NOW ENROUTE TO WASHINGTON AND COMPSPERON DISCUSSED THIS MATTER THOROUGHLY AT BALBOA ..."

23 September 1931 (0950).
Radiogram from Comsperon to OPNAV (Chief of Naval Operations), p. 2.   "... THIRTEEN SEPTEMBER PERIOD RECOMMEND ACTION BE DEFERRED PENDING HIS ARRIVAL IN WASHINGTON PERIOD COMSPERON NOTES THAT MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE HAVE AGAIN BEEN COMMUNICATED TO A PART OF HIS COMMAND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO HIMSELF PERIOD HE REQUESTS THAT NECESSARY STEPS BE TAKEN TO AVOID SIMILAR INSTANCES IN THE FUTURE 0950"

28 September 1931.
Military Information re Neptune Mine Region.  Area Commander Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to Jefe Director GN, Managua.    "... On September 26, 1931, the District Commander of Rio Grande, at El Gallo, forwarded information to this office, which was transmitted to the Jefe Director in my dispatch #09326, quoted herewith:-  UNCONFIRMED REPORTS INDICATE CONSIDERABLE ACTIVITY VICINITY WAUNI [STOP] RIVERS EXTREMELY HIGH [STOP] RECOMMEND RADIO OPERATOR AND EQUIPMENT BE SENT HERE SOON AS PRACTICABLE TO OPEN COMMUNICATION WAUNI NEPTUNE SECTION.  ¶  2. The following are quotations from two personal letters, one from Wauni, dated September 16, 1931, and the other from Prinzapolka, dated September 29, 1931, which have been received in Bluefields:-  ¶  (Wauni letter)  ¶   "- - Do not come as yet because there is danger in CASA VIEJA.  The 'reddies' have camped there, and they only want to know if there is any merchandise in Wauni or Siuna, or if there are any guardias to come and attack.  It is about six days ago that the sons of Railito came and told me about it.  Do not come as yet because the 'reddies' may come here at any moment."  ¶  (Prinzapolka letter)  ¶  "Julia, I notify you that Jesus Games [Jesús Gómez] passed here for Port with all his family and he told us that the 'reddies' were in ILLIAS, and that Selestino Romero had to take to the woods so as to come out to Cuiquinita."  ¶  3. Second Lieutenant Juan B. RODRIGUEZ, Bluefields, has been given preliminary orders to proceed, with ten (10) enlisted, to Neptune Mine, clearing this city on October 6, 1931.  After effecting replacements of enlisted personnel at Neptune Mine, Lieutenant Rodriguez will have a strength of twenty (20) enlisted, and in view of the well organized and armed civico force there, active combat patrolling will be required, in the future, from Neptune Mine."

1 October 1931.
Intelligence Extract from Weekly Report, Capt. R. McAfee, forwarded by Capt. O. A. Inman, Puerto Cabezas, to Area Commander Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields.   (n.d., covers last week of Sept. 1931).    "The general state of the District is friendly.  The Indians here and those who travel the river are friendly; they bring such products as they have for sale. They stop off here on all their trips up and down and are willing to talk as much as they know.  ¶  From all information gathered there are no bandit activities any nearer than Bocay; and these were said to have cleared out on the approach of the airplanes.  However the Indians are pretty much in a state of terror over the bandit situation.  They have been molested very little in comparison to the inhabitants of the Central and Northern areas, but they seem more exciteable and have more fear.  ¶  There are several Nicaraguans and half breed Indians who are bandits or at least in sympathy with the bandits who live around Waspuk and Sang-Sang.  These names are known to me; having been given by reputable people.  Fortunately these are mostly wanted for some crime and if captured can be disposed of easily.  Having a good boat I intend to try and clear these people out or at least drive them out of the country.  ¶  These people having had no protection have been a prey to the bandits and their propaganda, and it may take some time to eradicate the impression, but it is only a matter of contact; as they are ruled only by fear, and possibly by gifts of stolen cattle the bandits have been unable to carry off.  ¶  Information as to the general headquarters of the bandits was related, It is near Cua about half a days march from Santa Maria up a branch of the Coco, left hand branch going up.  This camp is well concealed and is not known to any but the trusted few.  Indian porters are killed when they reach the camp in order to prvent the exact location being known.  The information as to the location was told by and [an] Indian knowing the fate of his predecessors, escaped before reaching the camp, but he was close enough to give a pretty fair description to another who related it to me[.]  This is the base of supplies, and while this information, I believe is known to the Guardia of the Northern Area, it is thought of sufficient interest to repeat.  ¶  [handwritten addendum:]  The above is an extract from Captain McAffee's weekly report.  /s/ O. A. Inman"

1 October 1931.
Memorandum Agreement, Mr. Henry F. Springer, Bonanza Mines Company, and Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields.    "MEMORANDUM AGREEMENT.  ¶  It is agreed that, in consideration of police and protection services furnished by the Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua, at Neptune Mine, that the Bonanza Mines Company will furnish transportation between Bluefields, or Puerto Cabezas, and Neptune Mine, suitable living quarters, adequate rations and the best medical services locally available, for twenty (20) enlisted men, one (1) Lieutenant, (Radio), and one (1) Lieutenant, (Line), of the Guardia Nacional.  ¶  The Bonanza Mines Company also agrees to furnish transportation between Bluefields, or Puerto Cabezas, and Neptune Mine for all transfers and replacements of officers and enlisted men, all stores, clothing, munitions, and for all official inspection trips of officers, as may be necessary in the course of military routine.  ¶  This agreement is effective this date and will continue in force until formally cancelled by the Guardia Nacional or The Bonanza Mines Company, on thirty (30) days advance notice. ¶  /s/ HENRY F. SPRINGER, Manager, Bonanza  ¶  /s/ L. L. LEECH, Colonel, Guardia Nac'l"

2 October 1931.
Letter from EDSN Col. Abraham Rivera, Waspook, Campamento de Operaciones Militares, to Comandante de Policía y Secretario Emilio Aguilar & D. Erasmo Carvajal, Campamento La Esperanza.    "Campamento de Operaciones Militares de la Columna Número 6 del EDSNN Bajo los órdenes del Coronel Abraham Rivera por Instrucciones de Nuestro Jefe Supremo General César Augusto Sandino.  ¶  Waspook, 2 de Octubre de 1931.  ¶  Señores Hermanos Comandante de Policia y Secretario, Emilio Aguilar y D. Erasmo Carvajal.  ¶  Campto La Esperanza.  ¶  Estimados Hermanos:  ¶  Anoche tuvimos informes siertos de que tenemos en enemigo un poco al frente, capturamos unos 4 indios que vinieron del Cabo y nos dan el informe que en el Cabo hay 10 guardias y en Kisalaya un numero regular que ellos no lo pudieron apreciar, pero aqui la vos general es que son 30 entre Jefes y tropas.  ¶  Toda correspondencia que venga, se servirán remitirlas sin detencion á Laeus á manos del hermano Samuel Smits, para que él á como está ordenado nos las mande al lugar que ya se le indicó.  ¶  Nosotros entramos al Waspook hoy por la noche Dios mediante, y con oportunidad les communicaremos nuestros movimientos ó los resultados.  ¶  Con nuestros fraternales recuerdos á todos los hermanos que los rodean de todos estos sus hermanos que por acá nos encontramos. Patria y Libertad,  ¶  Primer Jefe Militar General Simón González  ¶  El Representante del Comando General y Jefe Expedicionario Abraham Rivera"     (Source:  NA127/E38/Box 19, original document)

2 October 1931.
Letter from C. Conrad Shrimer, Bluefields, to Rev. Paul de Schweinitz, Moravian Church, Bethlehem PA (p. 2 only).    " . . . ¶ 8. See my letter to you of September 19th for explanation of the overdraft of $5,118.28. ¶ 9. I am again writing to our Manager of the Rice Mill for an accounting. He is usually working from six o’clock in the morning till twelve o’clock at night, but now I believe he has help with his books and so should be able to get out a statement.  ¶ 11. As to the employment of Mrs. Bregenzer as secretary here, there are these observations: Both Brother and Sister Bregenzer were and are peculiar in their views of life. No one of the missionaries could have worked with them. They may have changed their views quite lately, but for years they firmly believed, and expressed their belief, that not one of the missionaries except they themselves were saved—because we did not believe as they did. Brother Wolff told me that in Port Limon Brother Grossmann had spoken about the Bregenzers  and had said he was almost at his wits’ end as to what to do with them, for they were disturbing wherever they went because of their views. You may have heard that Mrs. Gray of Winston-Salem had sent Mrs. Remke and the two children to the mountains while Mrs. Bregenzer was North, and the children were in a hospital or sanitarium, but that Mrs. Remke took the children out because she was not satisfied with the arrangements. ¶ The housing question also comes into question should they come, as well as travelling expenses.  ¶  It has been my desire to get a native young woman to serve as bookkeeper. This young lady is at present secretary in the American Consulate, but would be willing to come to the Mission. Her employment would take care of housing, travelling and vacation. ¶ I am sorry your letter did not reach me before I made up the budget, which, as you will see, calls for an expenditure of $26,668.16. We have pared very close, and as you will note, have advocated and allowed for a ten per cent reduction in all salaries. This latter will be particularly hard on those with families and the missionaries with children at home, but we felt that the step had to be taken. ¶ We have allowed for the return of all the missionaries except Brother Schramm. He is one of the oldest  missionaries in service, and in recent years he has done much harm with their peculiar financial dealings and morally, too. I have felt for a long time that he should be dismissed for financial reasons, but the other members of P.B. felt that he should be allowed to continue. ¶ Brother Fisher said some time ago that he believed he could hold out this year but then would have to retire, as he is almost 70 years old. He could be asked to retire the first of the year. Brother Smith, a Jamaican, could also be asked to go home at the same time. The item under “Evangelists’ Training Schools” can be dropped and the boys sent home. Also Brother and . . .

1.      4 October 1931.

Report & Investigation of the Death of Adolfo Cockburn, Capt. Ralph D. McAfee, Puerto Cabezas, to Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, p. 1.   Initial report, the day after Cockburn's death at the hands of the Guardia.  See also Volker Wünderich, Sandino en la Costa (Managua: Nueva Nicaragua, 1989), chap. 8, "El asesinato del diputado Adolfo Cockburn."

2.      4 October 1931.

Report & Investigation of the Death of Adolfo Cockburn, Capt. Ralph D. McAfee, Puerto Cabezas, to Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, p. 2.    Report of Death of Adolpho [sic] Cockburn, 2nd Lt. E. J. Surprenant, 4 Oct. 1931.

3.      4 October 1931.

Report & Investigation of the Death of Adolfo Cockburn, Capt. Ralph D. McAfee, Puerto Cabezas, to Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, p. 3.   Statement of 2nd Lt. Edward J. Surprenant, GN, Concerning the Death of Mr. Adolpho [sic] Cockburn.

4.      4 October 1931.

Report & Investigation of the Death of Adolfo Cockburn, Capt. Ralph D. McAfee, Puerto Cabezas, to Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, p. 4.    Statement of Radio 2nd Lt. Therald E. Cody, GN, Concerning Death of Mr. Adolpho [sic] Cockburn.

5.      4 October 1931.

Report & Investigation of the Death of Adolfo Cockburn.  Capt. Ralph D. McAfee, Puerto Cabezas, to Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, p. 5.   Statement of Sgt. Alfonso Avendano L. #1584 in regard to Death of Adolpho [sic] Cockburn.

6.      4 October 1931.

Report & Investigation of the Death of Adolfo Cockburn.  Capt. Ralph D. McAfee, Puerto Cabezas, to Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, p. 6.   Second Endorsement by Capt. O. A. Inman, Puerto Cabezas, and Third Endorsement by Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields.

6 October 1931.
Letter from Col. Lloyd L. Leech, Bluefields, to Otto Salzman, Office of the Jefe Director GN, Managua.

8 October 1931.
Appointment by Col. Abraham Rivera, Campamento de Operaciones Militares, Sulu, of Pedro Leau as Juez de Mesta for Suluu and Waspook.    "Campamento de Operaciones Militares de la Columna Número 6 del EDSNN Bajo las órdenes del Coronel Abraham Rivera Por Instrucciones de Nuestro Jefe Supremo General César Augusto Sandino.  Suluu 8 de Octubre de 1931  ¶  Los suscritos El Representante del Comando General y Primer Jefe Militar de la Columna Número 6 - con facultades amplias y suficientes conferidos por la Jefatura Suprema, hacen constar que en esta fecha hacen el acuerdo siguiente:  Desde esta fecha quedo como Jues de Mesta Pedro Leau en el lugar de Suluu y con atribuciones en todo el Rio Waspook para que vigile el órden y atiendo á todo comunicación que concierna á Nuestro Ejército.  El Señor Pedro Leau es hermano reconocido y queda obligado á cumplir fielmente con el cargo que se le confía.  El hermano Juez de Mesta Pedro Leau, queda en la obligación de comunicarnos inmediatamente cualquier noticia respecto al enemigo ó movimiento que de ellos sepa. Comuniquese y Cumplace. Patria y Libertad. Primer Jefe Militar de la Columna Numero 6 General Simón González. El Representante de Comando General y Jefe Expedicionario /s/ Abraham Rivera"    (Source: NA127/38/19, original document captured by Lt. Rodriguez GN at Suuluu, 29 Nov. 1931)

1.     9 October 1931.
Record of Events, Eastern Area, September 1931.  Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 1.    "... Sept 25 Lieut. STONE, District Commander, at EL GALLO, reported bandits, jefe and number unknown, with 50 animals in vicinity of WAUNI and CASA VIEJA. ...  ¶  3. Contacts: None. ...  ¶  POLICE OPERATIONS. ...  ¶  .... 2. General Police Conditions:  The Northern Department [of Bluefields] was more than normally active, during the period, in maintaining peace and good order, incident to the wholesale discharge of hundreds of negroes from the employ of the local fruit company. ... The absence of violence and unlawful assembly during this tense period is due to the activity and efficiency of these officers.  The only abnormal conditions requiring action in the Southern Department, were a few attempts to organize unlicensed political meetings in the streets of Bluefields.  The parties involved were required to comply with the law, and meetings wer properly controlled.  ¶  E. INTELLIGENCE.  ¶  1. The general state of the territory occupied is quiet.  There are two frontier points in this AREA which are potential trouble spots.  Particular note is made of the fact that since KISALAYA has been garrisoned by Guardia troops during this period that there has been no reliable news, or even rumors, of bandit activity in that section.  The establishment of the post of KISALAYA is believed to be a most valuable military addition to the Area, in its denial of bandit approach from the northwest. ..."

2.     9 October 1931.
Record of Events, Eastern Area, September 1931.  Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 2.    "... INTELLIGENCE (Continued)  ¶  2. The bandits reported in the vicinity of CASA VIEJA are not believed to be a formidable, well organized force.  Plans are being concluded for increasing the post of NEPTUNE MINE to a strength of 20 enlisted, with an officer in charge, and one radio lieutenant on duty.  This force will permit of active patrolling, and it is hoped, will check bandit depredations in the NEPTUNE MINE region. ..."

3.     9 October 1931.
Record of Events, Eastern Area, September 1931.  Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 3.

1.     9 October 1931.
Recommendation for promotion of First Lieutenant Chester A. Davis to Captain, Guardia Nacional.  Area Commander Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to the Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 1.

2.     9 October 1931.
Recommendation for promotion of First Lieutenant Chester A. Davis to Captain, Guardia Nacional.  Area Commander Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to the Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 2.

3.     9 October 1931.
Recommendation for promotion of First Lieutenant Chester A. Davis to Captain, Guardia Nacional.  Area Commander Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to the Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 3.

4.     9 October 1931.
Recommendation for promotion of First Lieutenant Chester A. Davis to Captain, Guardia Nacional.  Area Commander Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to the Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 4.

5.     9 October 1931.
Recommendation for promotion of First Lieutenant Chester A. Davis to Captain, Guardia Nacional.  Area Commander Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to the Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 5.

6.     9 October 1931.
Recommendation for promotion of First Lieutenant Chester A. Davis to Captain, Guardia Nacional.  Area Commander Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to the Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 6.

10 October 1931.
Letter from Col. Abraham Rivera, Campamento de Operaciones Militares, Bil Tigni, to Juez de Mesta Pedro Leau, Suluu, p. 1.    "Campamento de Operaciones Militares de la Columna Número 6 del EDSNN Bajo las Ordenes del Coronel Abraham Rivera Por Instrucciones de Nuestro Jefe Supremo General Cesar Augusto Sandino.  Bil Tingni Octubre 10 de 1931  ¶  Señor Hermano Pedro Leau Juez de Mesta  ¶   Suluu  ¶   Estimado Hermano en la Patria:  ¶  Hoy nos hemos juntado con la Comisión que venía por tierra Comandada por nuestro Común Hermano Coronel Chavarría quienes han llegado todos bien.  ¶  También hemos tenido el gusto de recivir al Hermano Capitan Días quien viene á incorporarse á nuestra Columna número 6 quien pertenencia á la Columna Número 2 Comandada por el Hermano General Salgado.  ¶  Hoy nos permitirnos rogar á Ud que cualquiera comisión nuestra que ... "

10 October 1931.
Letter from Col. Abraham Rivera, Campamento de Operaciones Militares, Bil Tigni, to Juez de Mesta Pedro Leau, Suluu, p. 2.     "...  pase con nececidad de ayuda en [concebida] le suplicamos nos le ayuden en lo que pueda teniendo lista de todo para darle su recivo oportunamente.  ¶  Tambien le participamos que hoy recivimos nuevas noticias del Cuartel General que todo está muy bueno en estos días están operando dos Columnas al lado de Jinotega dos más por el lado de Chinandega y otros cuantos en nueva Segovia.  El General Sandino saluda y abrazo á todos los hijos amantes de la Libertad de su Patria y que no muy lejos esta el día de nuestro triunfo.  ¶  Recivan nuestros recuerdos fraternalez.  ¶  Patria y Libertad  /s/  General Simón González, El Jefe Expedicionario Abraham Rivera"   (Source:  NA127/E38/Box 19, original document captured by Lt. Rodriguez, Suuluu, 29 Nov. 1931)

11 October 1931.
Letter from Gen. Augusto C. Sandino, Cuartel General del EDSNN, to Gen. Simón Gonzalez, Col. Abraham Rivera, Tnte. Col. Perfecto Chavarria.     "... ¶  Señores  ¶  General Simón González  ¶ Coronel Efectivo Abraham Rivera  ¶   Teniente Coronel Perfecto Chavarria  ¶  Mi muy queridos hermanos:  ¶  Seguramente que Uds extrañarán que por estos dias hemos escrito muy poco a Uds mismos, sinembargo, deberan de tomar en cuenta que tenemos grandes atenciones en los diferentes sectores en donde operan nuestras columnas expedicionarias.  Hoy me dirigo a Uds para manifestarles que proximamente organizaremos una expedicion sobre nuestro Litoral Atlantico, que irá comandada tanto por Uds, como por los hermanos Generales de Brigada Francisco Estrada y Pedro Antonio Irias.  ¶  En esa virtud, me permito ordenar al Coronel Rivera, para que se sirva tener en Wiwilí, enbarcaciones suficientes para embarcar a cien hombres quienes con seis ametralladoas y completamente muy bien equipados, bajarán sobre nuestra Costa Atlantica; posiblemente, yó mismo bajaré en lo personal hasta Bocay, de donde tendremos el honor de despedir a nuestra expedición.  ¶  Actualmente operan en los departamentos de León y Chinandega, tres de nuestras columnas expedicionarias al mando de los hermanos Generales Juan Gregorio Colindres, Juan Pablo Umanzor y los Coroneles Juan Santos Morales y Ruperto Hernandez Roblero.  Esta gente, permanecerá operando por aquellos lados hasta el mes de Febrero del proximo año, tiempo en que tambien permaneceran nuestras fuerzas en el Litoral Atlantico.  Tampoco descuidaremos la hostilización en las segovias, pues en ese lugar permanecerá operando nuestra columna No 1 al mando del hermano General Pedro Altamirano.  ¶  Las embarcaciones que se le ordenan al Coronel Rivera, deberan de estar en Wiwili, el 20 del corriente mes, por que nuestras fuerzas estarán en ese lugar, del 20 al 25 del mismo corriente mes.  ¶  Mi esposa Blanquita, tubo muchos deseos de llegar en visita donde la Señora Petrona Irias de Rivera, pero el tiempo está muy lluvioso y no se lo permitirá y por eso llegaré solo, aun con todo y el pesar de mi corazón.  Sinembargo, Blanquita llegará muy en breve a esos lugares, y si la Señora de Rivera desea ver a mi esposa, podria hacerlo despues de mi llegada a ese campamento, por que le proporcionariamos los medios de hacerlo.  ¶  Con toda consideración soy de vosotros vuestro hermano, ¶  Patria y Libertad  /s/  A. C. Sandino"    (Source:  NA127/E38/Box 18, original document)

14 October 1931.
Receipt from Col. Abraham Rivera, Campamento de Operaciones Militares, Boca de Pis Pis, to Juez de Mesta Pedro Leau, Boca de Pis Pis.    "Campamento de Operaciones Militares de la Columna Numero 6 del Ejército Defensor de la Soveranía Nacional de Nicaragua Bajo las Ordenes del Coronel Abraham Rivera Por Instrucciones de Nuestro Jefe Supremo General César Augusto Sandino  -  Boca de Pis Pis 14 de Octubre de 1931  —   Las suscritos Representantes del Comando General y Jefe Expedicionario y Primer Jefe Militar de la Columna Numero 6, hacen constar que han tomado del Señor Pedro Leau en ganado y provisiones de boca y útiles para el sostenimiento del mismo Ejército, la cantidad de ciento cuarenta y ocho pesos y treinta centavos de cordova.  Patria y Libertad, El Primer Jefe Militar de la Columna Numero 6, Simón González, El Representante de Comando General y Jefe Expedicionario, Abraham Rivera"    (Source:  NA127/E38/Box 19, original document)

15 October 1931.
Letter from Gen. C. B. Matthews, Jefe Director GN, to Ministro de Gobernación, Managua.     "In accordance with your request I am furnishing herewith the original letter of A.C. Sandino which names Mr. Adolfo Cockburn as a general in the Sandino forces, together with a certified copy of the court martial proceedings of the trial of Sergeant Alfonso Abendano who was tried by General Court Martial for killing Mr. Cockburn.  It is requested that the original letter of Sandino be returned to this office after it has served the purposes for which you desire it. ¶  With further reference to Mr. Cockburn's association with Sandino's activities as set forth in the attached letter, I have the honor to furnish you with the following additional information.  While two US Marine Corps airplanes, on duty in the service of the Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua, were flying over Mr. Cockburn's house making a routine reconnaissance flight, they observed a group of people at Mr. Cockburn's house.  Suddenly the planes were fired upon and a little later one plane fell in the swamp. The bandits claimed they had brought it down.  Never before or after this incident did Mr. Cockburn make any report of the presence of bandit groups at or near his house."   (Source:  NA127/206/File Sandino; "rough copy" translation.)  

15 October 1931.
Letter from Jefe Director GN Gen. C. B. Matthews, Managua, to Ministro de Gobernación, Managua.    "Rough copy" English translation.  Re Adolfo Cockburn.

16 October 1931.
Proposed Post at Wuani, W. G. Sheard for the Jefe Director GN, Managua, to Col. C. A. Wynn, Bluefields.

18 October 1931.
"About the Death of the Hon. Deputy Mr. Adolfo Cockburn," El Independiente (newspaper), Bluefields, p. 1.    (NOTE:  see below, 12 Nov. 1931, wherein J. S. Dixon denies conveying the information attributed to him in this article.  See also Volker Wünderich, Sandino en la Costa (Managua: Nueva Nicaragua, 1989), chap. 8, "El asesinato del diputado Adolfo Cockburn," esp. pp. 117-122.)

18 October 1931.
"About the Death of the Hon. Deputy Mr. Adolfo Cockburn," El Independiente (newspaper), Bluefields, p. 2.

1.     21 October 1931.
Proposed Post at Wuani, Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 1.

2.     21 October 1931.
Proposed Post at Wuani, Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 2.

3.     21 October 1931.
Proposed Post at Wuani, Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to Jefe Director GN Managua, p. 3.

24 October 1931 (1340).
Radiogram from Col. L. L. Leech, Bluefields, to Jefe Director GN Managua.   "UNCONFIRMED REPORT CONSIDERED RELIABLE LIEUTENANT RODRIGUEZ AND MCCLUNG DETACHMENT PROCEEDED FROM TUNKY BY FORCED MARCH TO ENGAGE BANDITS APPROACHING NEPTUNE FROM TUNKY LEAVING SOME SUPPLIES AT TUNKY UNDER ONE GUARDIA PERIOD TUNKEY GUARDIA KILLED UNKNOWN QUANTITY AMMUNITION PART OF RADIO SET CAPTURED BY BANDITS PERIOD LATER TWO GUARDIA AND FOUR BANDITS KILLED AT BIG FALLS EIGHT MILES WEST OF NEPTUNE PERIOD NO MAIL RECEIVED IN TODAYS ARRIVAL SCHOONER WICH CONNECTS NEPTUNE NO RADIO COMMUNICATION PERIOD REQUEST PLANES MONDAY TWENTY SIXTH OPERATE BETWEEN PTO CABEZAS NEPTUNE TO OBTAIN FULL AND ACCURATE REPORT BY DROP AND PICKUP AT NEPTUNE 13424 LEECH"

24 October 1931.
Contact Report, 2nd Lt. E. J. Surprenant, Kisalaya, to Jefe Director GN, Managua.

25 October 1931.
Letter from Gen. Augusto C. Sandino, Cuartel General del EDSNN, to Col. Perfecto Chavarria & Capt. Francisco Ellis, Costa Atlantica.   "Cuartel General del Ejercito Defensor de la Soberania Nacional de Nicaragua, Octubre 25 de 1931.  ¶  Señores  ¶  Coronel Perfecto Chavarria y  ¶  Capitan Francisco Ellis.  ¶  Costa Atlantica.  ¶  Mis queridos hermanos:  ¶  Hoy sale para esa, el hermano General Pedro A. Irias quien lleva á su mando una expedicion militar, con la que se pondra á las ordenes del General Adolfo Cockburn, para en union de Ustedes hostilizar al enemigo en los meses de Noviembre, Diciembre, y Enero. El General Irias, lleva instrucciones de manifestarles verbalmente los proyectos que tenemos para en esos meses.  ¶  Siempre tendran Uds, presente que cuando se encuentren en el Rio Coco, estaran a las atenciones del Coronel Rivera, y que cuando eten su tierra firme en la Costa, que estaran a las atenciones de General Cockburn, porque esas dos personas, son Representantes personales de este Comando General.  ¶  Tambien les dira el General Irias, lo que deberan hacer en los casos de que el General Cockburn, no se encuentre en ese lugar, ó que no quisiera aseptar el cargo que se le confiere.  ¶  Ruegoles aseptar en union de los hermanos quienes les acompañan mi cariño sincero.  ¶  Patria y Libertad /s/ (Source: NA127/E38/Box 18, original document on EDSNN stationary)