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T R A N
S C R I P
T I O N
CORINTO RANCH, NICARAGUA.
24 May, 1928.
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From: |
2nd Lieut M.A. Cramer, U.S.M.C. |
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To : |
The District Commander,
Matagalpa, Nicaragua. |
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Via : |
The Commanding Officer, 45th
Company. |
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Subject: |
Patrol Report,
CORINTO-TUMAYUNCA. |
1. At 1230 23 May 1928, I
left CORINTO with a foot patrol of
myself and 12 enlisted men with
emergency rations under orders of which
a copy is attached. (The guide which was
to have been furnished had taken off due
to intimidation by an unknown marine so
it was necessary to proceed as best we
could). 1600 crossed the TUMA river at
the TUMAYUNCA crossing. Inquired at
various houses for Carmen Valdez without
success until we met Santiago Arndios
who claimed to know the party in
question and who offered to act as
guide. 1650 arrived at destination
gathered up all the men in vicinity for
questioning but Carmen Vilchez [Valdez]
was not present. Sent for him and he
soon came and answered to his name, and
offered to accompany us back to CORINTO,
searched house and vicinity but no
incriminating evidence was found.
Released other men and left for CORINTO
at 1820 with Valdez and what papers were
found on the premises arrived at CORINTO
2200.
2. Weather: Varied, heavy
rain near CORINTO.
3. Attitude of inhabitants:
Either friendly or uninterested.
Everyone in vicinity of TUMAYUNCA was
more or less busy with the everyday work
of natives and several new houses were
being built. No natives seemed
frightened by the marines even in
TUMAYUNCA.
4. Condition of trails:
Good, except where it had rained near
CORINTO they were extremely slippery and
muddy. River crossings fair at low water
and would be more or less impassable
with high water. Also one creek crossing
other side of TUMA river with same
characteristics.
5. Bandits: All people
claimed that the bandits were off in the
mountains either to the north or west
although some claimed that some bandits
come into TUMAYUNCA to spend part of
their nights.
6. Distance traveled: From
CORINTO FINCA to TUMAYUNCA approximately
10 to 12 miles.
/s/ M.A. CRAMER
2nd Lieut U.S.M.C.
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1st Endorsement
Marine Detachment, Corinto Ranch,
Nicaragua, 24 May, 1928
From: The Commanding Officer.
To : The District Commander,
Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
1. Forwarded. Prisoner
brought in identified as J. Carmen
Valdivia by papers brought in with him.
After examination, there being no
evidence on which to hold him, he was
released. From papers in his possession
signed by Jefe Politico authorizing him
to rebuild his house, etc., it appears
that he is going about his lawful
business. He was furnished lodging and
food and allowed to return to his home.
/s/ T.J. KILCOURSE
1st Lieut U.S.M.C.
127/212/1
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