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T R A N
S C R I P
T I O N
Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
11 May 1928.
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From: |
Captain William W. Aiken, USMC. |
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T o: |
Commanding Officer, District of
Matagalpa |
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Subject: |
Report of March from Matagalpa
to Algovia. |
1. In compliance with verbal
instructions Commanding Officer, Fifth
Regiment to the undersigned, I proceeded
with 36 Marine enlisted and 1 Navy
enlisted to Algovia, Nicaragua; clearing
Matagalpa at 2030, 10 May 1928, arriving
at Algovia at 0815, 11 May 1928.
Distance traveled 24 miles.
2. Enroute to Algovia all
natives were questioned, who came from
direction of Algovia after Patrol
crossed Zucul River, as to outlaw
activities, and from information
obtained no outlaws have appeared in the
vicinity of Algovia for the past six
months. Upon arrival at Algovia the
Overseer at W. Hawkin's Ranch assured me
that no outlaws had been seen or heard
of in this vicinity, except two or three
Nicaraguan Indians who have been
stealing cattle at a ranch 10 miles from
Algovia. At 4:30 p.m. a Patrol was sent
out to ascertain & secure information
regarding any Bandit activities. Patrol
returned with information that natives
in vicinity of Algovia were going about
their work, feeling secure and that they
are without information concerning the
whereabouts of Sandino and his band of
outlaws.
3. A patrol will, on 12 May
1928, visit each coffee plantation and
ranch in this vicinity.
4. Request set of panels be
sent here by convoy leaving Matagalpa 13
may 1928.
/s/ W. W. Aiken
127/43A/20
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