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June 1, 1927 (no date).  J. M. Moncada, Managua, to Jefe Director, Guardia Nacional, Managua.  "Copy. ¶ Jefe Director Guardia Nacional, ¶ City. ¶ My dear General ¶ Yesterday I received an alarm letter from a person that deserves to be believed. In it, he dennounced [denounced] criminal cases committed by the authorities of those regions, indicating names and places. ¶ I now referred some quatations [quotations] from said letter:- The Camp Fields Judge of Boaco Viejo (Juez de Mesta), Domingo Suarez Perez, armed with a national rifle and together with his patrol (resguardo) captured and tied two liberal citizens, wounded one of them in his right hand. During the night the prisoner were tormented without any reason: In the place called Bagua, the young liberal Ramon Toledo was poison: In San Isidro they wounded the liberal Federico Quiroz, so dangerous that it is fear for his life. The cases remained in a mock because the Mayor of the town Luis Sovalvarro did not want to give the Local Judge the expenses in spite of being ordered by the Supreme Court: Between the places called Santa Ines y San Jose they wounded the liberal citizen Cecilio Perez, who was spied. In general terms the liberalism is defenceless before the conservatives being armed and allowed by the authorities. ¶ The Jefe of la Casta Indigina of those places ask me to put those cases under you information so that with your caracteristic [characteristic] devotion see if it is possible to give guaranty to the poor people of those regions. ¶ All you do in this case will be received with great joy by those suffering armed persecution. ¶ Respectfully, ¶ (s) J. M. Moncada."

June 1, 1927 (no date).  "Reported as being with Sandino," GN-2 notes.   "GN-2 175. ¶ Reported as being with Sandino: - ¶ Gen Plata (Hon) French Mil School 1914 ¶ 21 yrs Reg. Mex. Officer ¶ Col Vega (Guat) ¶ Gen Escamilla may be with Plata ¶ Mex Cav Leader w/ Lib Army in Rev of 1927"

June 2, 1927.  Spencer C. Richardson, Hacienda Santa Emilia, to the authorities.   "H’da. Santa Emilia, June 2, 1927. ¶ Early on the morning of May 26 four men with rifles arrived at the rancho of Guillermo Gomez and tied up him and his son, Andres Gomez, shot them both twice and stole everything they had. One of them was Secundino Peres who lives at TUMA. ¶ /s/ Spencer C. Richardson. ¶ NOTE: The Gomez’ were killed morning about 6 a.m. ¶ Witnesses: ¶ Eulogia Pais ¶ Nicolasa Ramos ¶ Grabula Gomez ¶ Avelina Gomez."

June 4, 1927.  "Daily Report of Intelligence," 1st Lt. E. H. Clark, León.   "1st Bn., 11th Regt. ¶ Leon, Nicaragua. ¶ June 4, 1927. ¶ DAILY REPORT OF INTELLIGENCE. ¶ From 0000 to 2400 ¶ (A) GENERAL STATE OF TERRITORY OCCUPIED. ¶ (1) Quiet ¶ (2) Quiet ¶ (B) ATTITUDE OF CIVIL POPULATION TOWARDS OUR FORCES ¶ (1) Indifferent ¶ (2) Friendly ¶ (C) ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ¶ Improving slowly. ¶ (D) FRICTION BETWEEN TROOPS AND CIVIL POPULATION ¶ Jeweler reports theft of goods by unknown marines. Case under investigation. ¶ (E) POLICE OPERATIONS ¶ Civil police arrested Terencio Caballero (civ.) for arson and Salvador Telles (civ[.]) for horse theft. Both confined. ¶ (F) MILITARY OPERATIONS ¶ None ¶ (G) MISCELLANEOUS ¶ (1) 2 rifles, 104 rounds ammunition turned in. ¶ (2) Genaro Rojas, drunk and disorderly; Vincente and Antenor Mercado, house-breaking and carrying weapons, arrested. All three (civilians) confined. Arrested by our troops. ¶ (3) Farm house of JULIO AMADO AGUILAS, 6 miles from Leon near pwer [power] plant on SEASHORE road, was burned (partially) last night by what was reported to be a band of about 50 Liberals armed, masked, and mounted. Occupants of house said they were threatened. Burning of house verified. 4 men, unmasked, possibly armed were actually seen. One ox was killed. No one harmed. Owner of farm is Conservative. No contact between our patrols and incendiarists. ¶ (4) Section between southwest and western roads out of Leon patrolled for about 9 mils [miles] out (See attached report). ¶ E.H. CLARK ¶ 1st Lt., USMC ¶ Bn-2"

June 7, 1927.  Copy & translation of letter from G. Ardón H., Telpaneca, to Sr. Don Hipólito Agassse, San Marcos de Colón, Honduras, p. 1.   "Telpaneca, June 7th, 1927. ¶ Sr. Don HIPOLITO AGASSE, ¶ San Marcos de Colon. ¶ My estimated Don Hipolito: ¶ Yesterday came here General Augusto C. Sandino and I was immediately put in prison and forced to pay the contribution of $5,000.00 taking in account one thousand three hundred and fifty eight dollars and eighteen cents ($1358.18), that we have given to-day only to the liberals as a step to this contribution. Up to this moment I continue being a prisoner and notified to march to the general camp this same day. They will not put me free until this is paid. What I tell you I leave it to you for anything that you can do for me, and advising you, without anything alse [else], they are my remembrances for all of you. ¶ I am your truly friend and servant ¶ G. Ardon H. ¶ P/D. ¶ To write this I had not time to type it because they also ask for the typewriter valueing [valuing] it at $60.00, so there is more to add on toward the payment of the contribution. ¶ A copy – original retained by receiver. ¶ H. C. PIERCE, ¶ Major, U. S. Marine Corps."

June 8, 1927.   Statement of W. J. Crampton, Acting Collector General of Customs, Managua.   "Enclosure No. ¶ Despatch No. 431 ¶ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN ¶ I, W.J. Crampton, an American citizen, under oath, declare as follows: ¶ 1. That on the 14th day of May, year 1926, a JUNTA composed of Liberal revolutionists headed by one Luis Beltran Sandoval, known as the General in Chief of the revolutionists, called at the Custom Houe [House] at El Bluff, Bluefields, Nicaragua, of which Custom House the undersigned was in charge as Collector of Customs, the said JUNTA being accompanied by one Leon Frank, an American citizen engaged in business in Bluefields. The said Leon Grank [Frank] did not enter the office of the undersigned with the JUNTA, but remained outside the door listening to the argument between the undersigned and the members of the JUNTA. ¶ 2. That the object of the visit was to compel the undersigned to handle Customs and other collections in accordance with the wishes of the revolutionists, the undersigned on account of refusal to complybeing [comply being] a few days thereafter, on May 18th, ousted from his position as Collector of Customs by the revolutionists, all in violation of law and contracts between the Republic of Nicaragua and certain bankers of Wall Street, New York. ¶ 3. That a few days thereafter, the undersigned, as a result of action taken by the Secretary of State of the United States of America, returned to his post as Collector of Customs at El Bluff. ¶ 4. That in August, 1926, the undersigned being advised of the imminent bombardment of El Bluff by revolutionists, transferred himself and staff to Bluefields, six miles distant from El Bluff, where he opened up a temporary Custom House on the main street in proximity to the barracks of the U.S. Naval Forces under Commander Richardson of the U.S.S. Galveston. ¶ 5. That as a result of the proximity of the two buildings, both on the same street, and the official business that necessarily had to be transacted between the Naval forces and the Custom House, the undersigned daily came in contact with Commander Richardson within and outside of regular working hours. ¶ 6. That the undersigned states positively that Commander Richardson was never observed by the undersigned under the influence of liquor, and it was a notorious and well known fact that the only liquor refreshment he consumed, apart from water, consisted of beer, most of which was of very low alcoholic content. ¶ 7. That the undersigned has no particular interest in Commander Richardson apart from the fact that he does not care to see an innocent man falsely accused and remain silent. ¶ Managua, Republic of Nicaragua, June 8th, 1927. ¶ (signed) W.J. Crampton, ¶ Acting Collector General of Customs ¶ Republic of Nicaragua, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Personally appeared before me this 8th day of June 1927 the above named person and stated that the above document was of his own free will and to which he swore to and affixed his signature. Managua, June 8th, 1927. ¶ No Fee ¶ Service No. 85 ¶ (signed) Charles C. Eberhardt, ¶ American Minister ¶ SEAL"

June 8, 1927.  Statement of W. J. Crampton, Acting Collector General of Customs, Managua.   "Enclosure No. 2 ¶ Despatch No. 431. ¶ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ¶ I, W.J. Crampton, an American citizen, declre [declare] as follows: ¶ 1. That as a result of the Liberal revolutionists attacking El Bluff in August and September, 1926, where the Custom House is located, on the east coast of Nicaragua, the undersigned was obliged to open up a temporary Custom House in Bluefields located in procimity [proximity] to the barracks occupied by the U.S. Naval forces occupying Bluefields. ¶ 2. That the undersigned as the then Collector of Customs necessarily came much in contact with the officers of the landinf [landing] force and especially so with Lieut. McGee of the U.S.S. Galveston. ¶ 3. That the undersigned never say [saw?] Lieut. McGee under the influence of intoxicating liquors, it being known to the undersigned that McGee, who was Intelligence Officer, at times feigned intoxication in order to obtain very necessary information from negro and other residents of Bluefields. ¶ 4. Thqt [That] Lieut. McGee as observed by the undersigned, always conducted himself like a gentleman, and is, in the opinion of the undersigned, a very efficient and forceful Naval officer. ¶ Managua, Republic of Nicaragua, June 8th, 1927. ¶ (signed) W.J. Crampton, ¶ Acting collector-General of Customs, ¶ Republic of Nicaragua, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Personally appeared before me this 8th day of June 1927 the above name person and stated that the above document was of his own free will and to which he swore to and affixed his signature. Managua, June 8, 1927. ¶ No Fee ¶ Service No. 84 ¶ (signed) Charles C. Eberhardt, ¶ American Minister ¶ SEAL"

June 10, 1927.  Major H. Pierce, Ocotal, to Commanding General, Managua.   "FROM MAJOR PIERCE ¶ AT OCOTAL, Date 6/10/27, Hour 0900, No. 3. ¶ TO: COMMANDING GENERAL: ¶ 8610 Arrived OCOTAL 1115-9 June. Entered town escorted by representatives of old Jefe Politico. Found town to be occupied by detachment of Liberal soldiers under charge of this Jefe Politico. Several outposts occupied by their troops. Old Jefe Politico reported a band of conservatives outside this town by whom they were in fear of attack. No exact information could be obtained of how many or when they had last been observed. I have disarmed and disbanded the Liberal Soldiers and have established outposts. Twenty-eight Liberal rifles were received. The old Jefe Politico with his assistants is leaving for Managua today. New Jefe assumed charge yesterday. ¶ A messenger was dispatched yesterday to the chief of the Conservatives outside this town with copies of the Presidential Decrees, also with a letter from his brother who resides in MANAGUA, advising him of our occupation and to come in and turn in his arms; also a paper guaranteeing him safe conduct into OCOTAL in order to turn in his arms. I expect to hear definitely the result of this today. ¶ This town is a very good one, apparently prosperous at one time. At present very few families living here through lack of law and order. Population reported ordinarily as about fourteen hundred. I find no police here, no system of civil law whatsoever in effect, the Government offices are in a state of disorder and I believe no attention has been paid to the rights of the people. The soldiers have been subsisted simply by taking any property desired. ¶ On my arrival at Totogalpa, at about 1830, 8 June, I found a small band of Liberal soldiers occupying that town, who were apparently living by plundering the cattle in that vicinity. Took three rifles and two pistols, together with several machetes from this band. This, in my opinion, indicates a state of lawlessness which I believe exists throughout the area. I am preparing to send patrols to various surrounding town[s] commencing tomorrow, after resting men and mounts. ¶ In my opinion, it will be necessary to maintain a permanent garrison at OCOTAL. I recommend that one rifle company be moved at once to OCOTAL for this purpose. It is considered that machine guns are not necessary. In this connection I may say that the new Jefe Politico, Mr. Ramierez, informs me that, in case the Marines leave OCOTAL, he will not remain in office, but will return with the detachment. ¶ The method of supply would, I believe, have to be from ESTELI, to CONDEGA by pack train, and from CONDEGA via PUEBLO NUEVA to OCOTAL by bull carts. I have not been over this route, but am informed that it is the best. There is telegraph communication between OCOTAL and ESTELI and between OCOTAL and JINOTEGA. I prefer not to send certain messages by telegraph for fear of their not reaching destination and for fear they may become common knowledge. ¶ People turning in arms here claim no knowledge of payment stopping. Claim also that they have had no persons to whom they could turn in their arms. It is believed and recommended that on account of conditions at this distant point, those people turning in arms should receive usual payment for same for a short period of time, possibly one week. The only means of obtaining money for this purpose I believe, at this point would be to have it dropped by plane. Request plane be directed to drop a U.S. Flag as soon as possible, together with a set of halyards [“for our use” handwritten next] ¶ [“/s/ Pierce” handwritten here]"

June 11, 1927.  Copy & translation of letters from Hipólito Agasse, Telpaneca, to US Minister, Managua (no date), and to Chief of the Detachment of Marines in Nueva Segovia.   "To the American Minister, Managua ¶ The Revolutionary Sandino requested me the manager of establishment in TELPANECA, forcing me to pay for my liberty $5,000.00. If not he would burn my store. The same happens with SIERCKE a German house in TELPANECA, I ask you to please give us immediate protection. ¶ AGASSE, French Citizen. ¶ HIPOLITO AGASSE ¶ Importer and Exporter ¶ SAN MARCOS DE COLON, 11 June, 1927. ¶ To: The Chief of the Detachment of the Marines of the United States in Coastal Department of NUEVA SEGOVIA. ¶ I send the [unreadable] porter Don Ruben Diaz (or my representative) with the end of putting to your knowledge all that happens in my business establishment of TELPANECA in charge of my manager Don Guillermo Ardon H. The same Mr[.] Diaz has a letter of Mr. Ardon letter directed by the Revolutionary Sandino to Messr. Francisco Siercke and Brother of CHOLUTECA that also have an establishment in TELPANECA, that shall show you, by this you shall understand that the referred Revolutionary chief Sandino is now in TELPANECA and the mountain of QUILALY, as he does all kinds of disorders and it said that he is not disposed to hand over arms. I inclose [enclose] you copy of the radiogram that I sent to the American Minister of MANAGUA. My manager Ardon is still sequested [sequestered?] by Sandino in the general camp CERRO CHIPOTES near of QUILALY. The messenger Francisco Gomez also one of my employes [employees] that my managers Ardon sent, tells me that if they don’t pay the money they ask for, Ardon shall be shot, and my store shall be burned and also SIERCKE House, I wish to tell you that I have there about a thousand Quintals of coffee which represents a value of consideration. By what I tell you, you shall see that so much myself as the SIERCKE House and all the others nearby of TELPANECA are exposed to all kinds of sacrifices and it is for this that I ask you to see in what manner you can put an end to all these abuses. Awaiting from you a rapid protection in view of the graveness of the case. ¶ The undersigned is a French citizen and Messr. Francisco SIERCKE and Brother are German citizens. ¶ /s/s H. AGASSE"

June 11, 1927.  "Daily Report of Intelligence," 1st Lt. E. H. Clark, León.   "2nd Bn., 11th Regt., ¶ Leon Detachment ¶ Leon, Nicaragua ¶ [“June 11? 1927” handwritten here] ¶ DAILY REPORT OF INTELLIGENCE ¶ From 0000 to 2400 ¶ (A) GENERAL CONDITION OF TERRITORY OCCUPIED. ¶ (a) quiet ¶ (b) quiet ¶ (B) ATTITUDE OF CIVIL POPULATION TOWARDS OUR TROOPS ¶ (a) No comment ¶ (b) Increasingly friendly ¶ (C) ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ¶ Slowly bettering. Market prices and conditions remain the same. Commerce the same. Capital is appearing in the form of greatly increased activity in repairing damage done by November 5 earthquake. Although labor wages remain the same (50¢ per diem for unskilled or semi-skilled and 80¢ for skilled) the number of laborers employed and paid is increasing. Road repair has begun. ¶ (D) FRICTION BETWEEN OUR TROOPS AND CIVIL POPULATION ¶ None. Civilians remain friendly to our troops. The few instances of friction that have occurred as per previous reports have in no way effected the general attitude. ¶ (E) POLIC OPERATIONS ¶ Francisco PEREZ, Calbo LOPEZ, Rafael LOPEZ, Rosalia LOPEZ, and Luiza [unreadable, possibly “DARCIN”], all civilians, arrested for brawl in bakery. Action of civil authorities. ¶ Lemon ARESCO arrested and turned over to civil authorities for suspicious actions (Trying keys in doors of houses not his). ¶ Police authorities in general are gaining confidence and have begun to act on their own initiative. ¶ (F) MILITARY OPERATIONS ¶ None. ¶ (G) MISCELLANEOUS ¶ Nothing ¶ E. H. CLARK ¶ 1st Lt. USMC. ¶ Bn-2"

1.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 1.   "TWENTIETH COMPANY, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT. ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, ¶ JINOTEGA, NICARAGUA. ¶ 18 JUNE, 1927. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Commanding General. ¶ Via: (1) Commanding Officer, Fifth Regiment. ¶ (2) Commanding Officer, Third Battalion, Fifth Regiment. ¶ Subject: Record of permits to carry arms, countersigning of. ¶ Reference: (a) Force Order #20, dated 6 June, 1927. ¶ 1. In compliance with instructions contained in the above reference, the following report is submitted herewith. ¶ Number 1. ¶ Date of approval: 18 June, 1927. ¶ Name: Sr. Don Fabian Garcia Rizo. ¶ Occupation: Juez de Districto del Departamento. ¶ Address: Jinotega, Nicaragua. ¶ Type of weapon and number: Smith & Weston [Wesson?], 38 Cal, #25823. ¶ Reason for approval: Self protection. ¶ Number 2. ¶ Date of approval: 15 June, 1927. ¶ Name: Dr. don Gustavo A. Noguera, ¶ Occupation: Mayor of Jinotega. ¶ Address: Jinotega, Nicaragua. ¶ Type of weapon and number: Smith & Weston [Wesson?] Special calibre 44, #23943. ¶ Reason for approval: Self protection. ¶ H.J[.] WITHERS, ¶ 40-MES-wib ¶ 1st Endorsement ¶ 22 June, 1927. ¶ HEADQUARTERS THIRD BATTALION FIFTH REGIMENT SECOND BRIGADE US MARINE CORPS MATAGALPA NICARAGUA. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Commanding Officer, Fifth Regiment. ¶ 1. Forwarded. ¶ M. E. SHEARER"

2.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 2.   "80-MES-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS THIRD BATTALION FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 11 June, 1927. ¶ MEMORANDUM: ¶ Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of. ¶ Reference: (a) Regtl Oper Memo #9 (Force Order #20). ¶ 1. In accordance with paragraph 4 of reference the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa to date: ¶ No. 1. June 9, 1927 ¶ Francesco Membrenez – official of police, Matagalpa. ¶ Cal .32 Smith and Wesson pistol #13691 ¶ Police Official. ¶ No. 2. June 10, 1927 ¶ Polidecto Correa – Jefe Politico, Matagalpa. ¶ 9 mm automatic revolver #5097. ¶ Jefe Politico Matagalpa District. ¶ No. 3. June 10, 1927. ¶ Adolfo Alvarez – Administrator of Rents, Matagalpa. ¶ Smith and Wesson special pistol #415965. ¶ Government official. ¶ No. 4. June 10, 1927. ¶ Jose Vita – land owner, Matagalpa. ¶ Cal .44 pistol #323585. ¶ Land owner – deposited $50. ¶ No. 5. June 10, 1927. ¶ Jose Vita – land owner, Matagalpa. ¶ 1 rifle Winchester 1892 Cal .44 (sporting) ¶ Land owner, deposited $10. ¶ No. 6. June 10, 1927. ¶ Jorge Smitt – Agent National Bank, Matagalpa. ¶ 2 revolvers (1 Parobelum [Parabellum] #62611-1 Mausser [Mauser] 9 mm #9918. ¶ No. 7. June 10, 1927. ¶ Salvador Amador – landowner, Matagalpa. ¶ 1 revolver Colt special #22019 ¶ Land owner, deposited $50 ¶ No. 8. June 10, 1927. ¶ Salvador Amador – landowner, Matagalpa. ¶ 1 sport rifle Winchester Cal .32 ¶ Lan [Land] owner, deposited $10. ¶ No. 9. June 10, 1927. ¶ Emilio Rocha – Deputy of Congress, Matagalpa. ¶ 1 Smith and Wesson revolver Cal .38 #326656. ¶ Deputy. ¶ M. E. SHEARER ¶ Dist: Original to Ministerio de Governacio y Policia, Managua; 005thR; BrigHdqrs;FILE."

3.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 3.   "80-MES-wib ¶ UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ¶ HEADQUARTERS THIRD BATTALION FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 17 June, 1927. ¶ MEMORANDUM: ¶ Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of. ¶ Reference: (a) Regtl Oper Memo #9 (Force Order #20). ¶ 1. In accordance with paragraph 4 of reference the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned week June 13th. ¶ No. 10 June 11, 1927. ¶ Juan Francisco Pineda – Judge Matagalpa district. ¶ Smith & Wesson Cal .38 special #533987. ¶ Judge of district. ¶ No. 11 June 11, 1927. ¶ Gustavo Perez – Landowner, Matagalpa. ¶ SWS Cal .38 revolver #537426. ¶ Landowner – deposited $50. ¶ No. 12 June 11, 1927. ¶ Augustin Vijil, Jr., - Landowner, Matagalpa. ¶ Cal .44 Special #2834. ¶ Landowner – Deposited $50. ¶ M. E. SHEARER ¶ Dist: Original to; [to:] Ministerio de Governacio y Policia, Managua. ¶ Copy to: CO 5th Regt. ¶ Green copy to: BrigHdqrs. ¶ FILE. ¶ 1st indorsement. ¶ July 7, 1927. ¶ HEADQUARTERS FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, MARINE CORPS, ¶ MANAGUA, NICARAGUA ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Commanding General, Second Brigade. ¶ 1. Forwarded. ¶ L. M. GULICK."

4.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 4.   "80-MES-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS THIRD BATTALION FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 25 June, 1927. ¶ MEMORANDUM: ¶ Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of. ¶ Reference: (a) Regtl Op Memo #9 (Force Order #20). ¶ 1[.] In accordance with paragraph 4 of reference, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa week ending 25 June, 1927. ¶ No. 13 June 18, 1927. ¶ Salomon Miguel, Matagalpa. Property Owner over $2,000.00 ¶ Smith & Wesson Special #132706 Cal .32. ¶ Property owner-Deposited $500 Paid $2 tax. ¶ No. 14 June 20, 1927. ¶ J. Francisco Amador, Matagalpa. Landowner. ¶ Colt-pistol #504656 Cal .38 ¶ Landowner-Deposited $50 Paid $2 tax. ¶ No. 15 June 20, 1927. ¶ J. Francisco Amador, Matagalpa. Landowner. ¶ Winchester Sport Rifle Model 53 #1[second and third digits unreadable, possibly “99”]4 Cal .32 ¶ Landowner-Deposited $10. ¶ No. 16 June 20, 1927. ¶ J. Arturo Matus Reyes. Property owner, Dario. ¶ Colt revolver #535301 Cal .38 ¶ Property owner-Deposited $50 Paid $2 tax. ¶ No. 17 June 21, 1927. ¶ Edward Aldanor, Matagalpa. Judge of the Criminal Court of Matagalpa District. ¶ Smith & Wesson Special revolver Cal .38 #10452. ¶ Judge of district. ¶ No. 18 June 21, 1927. ¶ Salvadore Cisne. Landowner over $2,000.00 value. Matagalpa. ¶ Colt #33826 revolver Cal .38 ¶ Property owner-Deposited $50 paid Tax $2. ¶ No. 19 June 21, 1927 ¶ Julio Cisne. Property Owner. Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson Special .38 #67 [third and fourth digits unreadable, possibly “89”]0. ¶ Property Owner-Deposited $50 Paid Tax $2. ¶ No. 20 June 22, 1927. ¶ Doctor Gregorio Pasquies. Judge of the High Court of Northern Nicaragua. ¶ Automatic pistol Cal .32 #83276. ¶ Judge of the Court. ¶ No. 21. June 22, 1927. ¶ Domingo Portillo. Matagalpa. ¶ Deputy of National Congress. ¶ Colt revolver Cal .38 #338202. ¶ Congressional Deputy."

5.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 5.   "Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of. ¶ No. 22 Jose Felix Ostacia. Matagalpa. June 23, 1927. ¶ Commander of Rural Police. ¶ Smith & Wesson Cal .32 #445309. ¶ No. 23 Carlos Z. Uriarte. Officer Police Force, June 23, ’27. ¶ Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson Special Cal .38 #438039. ¶ No. 24 Pedro Lagos. Officer Police Force. June 23, 1927. ¶ Smith & Wesson #531381 Cal .38 (CANCELLED). ¶ No. 25 Alejandro Perez. Officer Police Force Matagalpa. Smith & Wesson #303971 Cal .38 ¶ No. 26 June 23, 1927. ¶ Hermenegildo Lara. Officer Police Force Matagalpa. ¶ Colt #404036 Cal .38 ¶ No. 27 June 23, 1927. ¶ J. Carmen Guerrero. Officer Police Force Matagalpa. ¶ Mauser #318217 Cal .25 ¶ No. 28 June 25, 1927 ¶ Doctor Leopoldo G. Narcos. Delegate of District Judge (Temporary permit) Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson pistol #355571 Cal .38. ¶ Temporary Mission for Judge absent from Matagalpa. ¶ 2. Permit #24 Cancelled June 25, 1927. Discharged from police force. Pistol will be forwarded to Managua. ¶ M. E. SHEARER ¶ Dist.: Original to Ministerio de Governacio y Policia, Managua; CO5R; BrigHdqrs; FILE."

6.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 6.   "80-MES-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS THIRD BATTALION FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 2 July, 1927. ¶ MEMORANDUM: ¶ Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of. ¶ Reference: (a) Regtl Oper Memo #9 (Force Order #20). ¶ 1. In accordance with paragraph 4 of reference, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, week ending 2 July, 1927. ¶ No. 29 June 28, 1927. ¶ Rigoberto Navavo [Navarro] Panales. Administrator of the Santa Josephine Plantation, Matagalpa. ¶ Colt revolver Cal .38 #21990. ¶ Overseer of land, paid $2 tax. Deposited $50. ¶ NO. [No.] 30. June 28, 1927. ¶ Rigoberto Navavo [Navarro] Panales. Administrator of the Santa Josephine Plantation, Matagalpa. ¶ Lafonche shot gun Cal .16 (Marked Columbia). ¶ Paid $10 tax. Gun for sporting purposes. ¶ No. 31 July 1, 1927. ¶ Jose Maria Mediano, Muy Muy. Landowner. Property value over $2,000. ¶ Automatic revolver Cal .32 J. P. Sauer & Son [Sohn?] #135118. ¶ Deposited $50 Paid tax $2. ¶ No. 32 July 1, 1927. ¶ Jose C. [perhaps “O.”] Mediano, Muy Muy. Overseer of hacienda “Venecia” at Muy Muy owned by Jose Maria Mediano at Muy Muy. Cal .32 Smith & Wesson #127598. ¶ Deposited $50. Paid tax $2. Overseer of land. ¶ No. 33 July [blank], 1927. ¶ Daniel Mediano. Overseer of Hacienda “La Estrella” owned by Jose Maria Mediano, Muy Muy. ¶ Revolver Smith & Wesson Cal .32 #118014. ¶ Deposited $50. Paid tax $2. ¶ M. E. SHEARER ¶ Dist: Original to Ministerio de Governacion y Policia, Managua; CO 5R; Brig Hdqrs; FILE."

7.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 7.   "80-MES-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS THIRD BATTALION FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 9 July, 1927. ¶ MEMORANDUM: ¶ Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of. ¶ Reference: (a) Regtl Oper Memo #9 (Force Order #20). ¶ 1. In accordance with paragraph 4 of reference, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, week ending 9 July, 1927; ¶ No. 34 July 4, 1927. ¶ Carlos P. C. Potter. Owner La Funadora [Fundadora] Hacienda, Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson pistol Cal .38 #195405. ¶ Landowner. Paid tax and deposited $50. ¶ No. 35 July 5, 1927. ¶ Carlos P. C. Potter. Owner La Fundadora Hacienda, Matagalpa. ¶ Lafonche 12 guage [gauge] shot gun. ¶ Landowner. Paid tax. ¶ No. 36 July 7, 1927. ¶ Zacarias Guevara, Matagalpa. ¶ Colt revolver Cal .38 #359544. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Property owner. ¶ No. 37 Endoro Mantilla, Matagalpa. July, 7, 1927. ¶ Smith & Wesson revolver Cal .32 #59860. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Property owner. ¶ No. 38 July 7, 1927. ¶ Francisco Navarro, Matagalpa District. ¶ Revolver Colt Special #62297. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Plantation owner. ¶ No. 39 July 7, 1927. ¶ Anibal Bernard, Madador [Mandador?] of property of George Bernard, Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson revolver Cal .32 #56071 ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Manager of plantation. ¶ No. 40 July 7, 1927. ¶ George Bernard, owner “La Santa Plantation”, Matagalp[a.] ¶ Smith & Wesson revolver Cal. 38 #55118. ¶ Paid tax and made deposit. ¶ Landowner. ¶ No. 41 July 7, 1927. ¶ George Bernard, Matagalpa, owner “La Santa” Plantatio[n.] ¶ Lafonche 12 guage [gauge] shot gun, sport gun. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Landowner. ¶ No. 42 July 7, 1927. ¶ Salvador C. Bonilla. Plantation owner. Matagalpa District. ¶ Smith & Wesson revolver Cal .32 #388711. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Landowner."

8.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 8.   "Page #2. ¶ MEMORANDUM: ¶ Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of, week ending 9 July, 1927. ¶ Reference: (a) Regtl Oper Memo #9 (Force Order #20). ¶ No. 43 July 7, 1927. ¶ Salvador C. Bonilla. Plantation owner. Matagalpa District. ¶ Lafonche sport shot gun Cal .16. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Landowner. ¶ No. 44 July 7, 1927. ¶ Salvador C. Guzman. Mandador of property of Salvador C. Bonilla. Matagalpa District. ¶ Smith & Wesson revolver Cal .38 #505618. Special. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Manager of plantation. ¶ No. 45 July 7, 1927. ¶ Arturo Guzman. Mandador of “El Garrion” Planatation [Plantation] of Salvador C. Bonilla. Matagalpa District. ¶ Smith & Wesson Special revolver Cal. [.]38 #1894[fifth digit unreadable, possibly “3,” “5,” or “8”]7. ¶ Manager of Plantation. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ No. 46 July 7, 1927. ¶ Liberio Morales. Mandador of “El Arenul” Plantation. ¶ Matagalpa District. ¶ Colt pistol Cal .38 #353733. ¶ Manager of Plantation. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ No. 47 July 7, 1927. ¶ Salvador Stadthagen. Property owner, Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson revolver Cal .38 #13386. ¶ Property owner. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ No. 48 July 7, 1927. Salvador Stadthagen. Property owner. Matagalpa. ¶ Lafoncha sport shot gun cal .16. ¶ Property owner. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ No. 49 July 7, 1927. ¶ Ramon Navarro. Property owner. Matagalpa District. ¶ Colt Special revolver Cal .38 #117266. ¶ Property owner. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ No. 50 July 8, 1927. ¶ Felix P. Arauz. Property owner. Matagalpa District. ¶ Colt D. A. revolver Cal .38 No. 247807, the number on the handle is 934. ¶ Property owner. ¶ Paid tax and deposit."

9.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 9.   "Page #3. ¶ MEMORANDUM: ¶ Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of, week ending 9 July, 1927. ¶ Reference: (a) Regtl Oper Memo #9 (Force Order #20). ¶ No. 51 8 July, 1927. ¶ Trinidad R. Tijerino. Farmer. Matagalpa District. ¶ Colt pistol Cal .32 #96856. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Landowner. ¶ No. 52 9 July, 1927. Dr. Juan A. Zeledon. Judge of Northern High Court of Appeal, Matagalpa, Nicaragua. ¶ Smith & Wesson Cal .38 #91662. ¶ Judge of Northern High Court of Appeal. ¶ No. 53 9 July, 1927. ¶ Dr. Andres A. Lanza. Judge of the Northern High Court of Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson revolver Cal .32 #405969. ¶ Judge of the Northern High Court of Matagalpa. ¶ No. 54 9 July, 1927. ¶ Neil Hawkins. Landowner. Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson Special revolver Cal .38 #518103. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Landowner. ¶ No. 55 Polidecto Correo. Landowner. Matagalpa. 9 July, 1927. ¶ Winchester Sporting rifle Cal .44. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Landowner. ¶ M. E. SHEARER ¶ Dist.: Original to Ministerio de Governacion y Policia, Managua; CO 5th Regt., 2nd Brig Hd; FILE"

10.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 10.   "80-FSNE-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS THIRD BATTALION FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 6 August, 1927. ¶ MEMORANDUM: ¶ Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of. ¶ Reference: (a) Regtl Oper Memo #9 (Force Order #20). ¶ 1. In accordance with paragraph 4 of reference, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, week ending 6 August, 1927; ¶ No. 59 2 August, 1927. ¶ Gonzalo Garcia, Police Inspector of Pharmacies, Department of Hygiene, Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson pistol Cal .38 #11584. ¶ Police official. ¶ No. 60 6 August, 1927. ¶ Celertino Reyes, owner Hacienda “RANCHERIOS”, Matagalpa. ¶ Smith & Wesson pistol Cal .38 #536886. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ No. 61. 6 August, 1927. ¶ Celertino Reyes, owner Hacienda “RANCHERIOS”, Matagalpa. ¶ Lafonche shot gun 12 guage [gauge]. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ No. 62 6 August, 1927. ¶ Manuel Lopez, Agent of Police, Sebaco. ¶ Smith & Wesson pistol Cal .38 #15774. ¶ Agent of Police. ¶ F.S.N. ERSKINE ¶ Copies to: Original to Ministerio de Governacion y Policia, Managua; CO 5th Regt., Hdrqs [Hdqrs]; 2nd Brig Hdqrs; FILE."

11.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 11.   "80-FSNE-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS THIRD BATTALION FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 14 August, 1927. ¶ MEMORANDUM: ¶ Subject: Permits to carry arms, report of, ¶ From: 0001 7 August, 1927 ¶ To: 2400 13th August, 1927. ¶ Reference: ¶ (a) Regtl Oper Memo #9 (Force Order #20). ¶ 1. In accordance with paragraph 4 of reference, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, week ending 13 August, 1927; ¶ Our No. 63 7 August, 1927. ¶ Their No. 700 Exequiel Luna, Inspector de Hacienda, Dept. of Matagalpa. Residence City of Matagalpa. ¶ Colt automatic Cal .45 Govet. Model #0552. ¶ Police Official. ¶ Our No. 64 12 August, 1927. ¶ Their No. 266 Dr. Max Praslin, Disputado por Ciudad Dario, Dept. of Matagalpa. Residence City of Matagalpa. ¶ S & W Special Cal .38 #465016. ¶ Official permit. ¶ Our No. 65 13 August, 1927. ¶ Their No. 64 Jose Vega G., Agent de Policia of Muy Muy, Dept. of Matagalpa. Residence Muy Muy. ¶ Smith & Wesson Special Cal .38 #528076. ¶ Official permit. ¶ Our No. 66 13 August, 1927. ¶ Their No. 65 Bartolome Martinez, Residence Matagalpa, Nicaragua. ¶ Colt Automatic Cal .38 #76790. ¶ Paid tax and deposit. ¶ Our No. 67 13 August, 1927. ¶ Their No. 66 Moises S. Cole, Inspector de Policio de Hygiene, Dept. of Matagalpa. ¶ Colt automatic Cal .45 #142195. ¶ Residence Matagalpa. ¶ Official permit. ¶ F.S.N. ERSKINE ¶ Copies to: Original to Ministerio de Governacion y Policia, Managua ¶ CO 5th Regt; [unreadable, possibly “OC” or “OG”] 2nd Brig; FILE."

12.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 12.   "HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 6 February, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministero de la Gobernacion y Policia, Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regtl. Oper. Memo #9-1927 (Force Order #20-1927). ¶ (b) Brig. Cir. Letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms countersigned at Matagalpa week ending 2400 Saturday February 4, 1928; ¶ #120 Their # [blank] To Rosa Guzman. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Colt revolver cal .38 #91612. Issued at Matagalpa January 23, 1928 by C. Salvador Pineda, Acting Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved January 30th, 1928. ¶ #121 Their #7 To Rigoberto Navarro P. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Colt revolver cal .38 #21990. Issued at Matagalpa January 19, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved January 31, 1928. ¶ #122 Their #24 To Enrique Molina. Merchant. Residence. Esquipulas. S&W revolver cal .44 #22072. Issued at Matagalpa February 1, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved February 1, 1928. ¶ #123 Their #25 To Francisco Somarriba. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Colt revolver cal .38 #402640. Issued at Matagalpa January 31, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved February 1, 1928. ¶ #124 Their #19 To Francisco Guerrero. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Colt revolver cal .38 #359544. Issued at Matagalpa February 1, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved February 2, 1928. ¶ #125 Their #20 To Salvador Canadra [Cuadra?] G. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W special cal .38 #505618. Issued at Matagalpa February 1, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved February 2, 1928. ¶ #126 Their #21 To Salvador Canadra B. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa[.] S&W revolver Cal .32 #388711. Issued at Matagalpa February 1, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved February 2, 1928. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ #127 Their #22 To Salvador Canadra B. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Double barrel shot gun 16 guage [gauge]. Issued at Matagalpa February 1, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved February 2, 1928. ¶ #128 Their #23 To Arturo Gurruan. Overseer Farm. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W special cal .38 #169457. Issued at Matagalpa February 1, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved February 2, 1928. ¶ F. S. N. ERSKINE. ¶ CO 5th Regt; FILE."

13.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 13.   "68-FSNE-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 20 February, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regtl. Oper. Memo. #9-1927 (Force Order #20-1927) ¶ (b) Brig. Cir. Letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday February 18, 1928; ¶ #147 Their #1291 To Remigio Velasquez. Road Foreman. Residence: Esteli. S&W Special cal .38 #495657. Issued at Managua by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved February 12, 1928. ¶ #148 Their #1412 To Rafael Espinal. Policeman. Residence: Matagalpa. 1 rifle cal .30 #472705. Issued at Managua by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved February 12, 1928. ¶ #149 Their #1233 To Jesus Moreno. Sub-commandante de Hacienda. Residence: Esquipulas. S&W special cal .38 #500474. Issued at Managua by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved February 12, 1928. ¶ #150 Their #1236 To Benjamin Vivas. Commandante de Hacienda. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W special cal .38 #509102. Issued at Managua by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved February 12, 1928. ¶ #151 Their #1237 To Manuel Lopez. Agente de Policia. Residence: Sebaco. S&W revolver cal .38 #5585. Issued at Managua by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved February 12, 1928. ¶ #152 Their #39 to Fanor Arguello. Farmer. Residence: Jinotega. S&W Special cal .38 #495208. Issued at Matagalpa February 13, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 13, 1928. ¶ #153 Their #43 To Salvador Stadthagen. Farmer. Residence: Jinotega. S&W revolver cal .38 #13386. Issued at Matagalpa February 13, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 14, 1928. ¶ #154 Their #44 To Salvador Stadthagen. Farmer. Residence: Jinotega. Double barreled shot gun 16 guage [gauge]. Issued at Matagalpa February 13,1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 14, 1928. ¶ #155 Their #40 To Gustavo Perez. Famer [Farmer?]. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W revolver cal .38 #537426. Issued at Matagalpa February 13, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 14, 1928. ¶ #156 Their #41 To Ramon Navarro. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Colt revolver cal .38 #117266. Issued at Matagalpa February 13, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 14, 1928."

14.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 14.   "Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ #157 Their #202 To Edmundo Robleto. Juez de Distrito. Residence: Boaco. S&W special cal .38 #200064. Issued at Managua by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved February 14, 1928. ¶ #158 Their #42 To R.M. Hawkins. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W revolver cal .32 #132620. Issued at Matagalpa by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 14, 1928. ¶ #159 Their #17 To J. Benj. Soza. Farmer. Residence: Muy Muy. S&W special cal .38 #441683. Issued at Matagalpa January 31, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 16, 1928. ¶ #160 Their #45 To Carlos R. C. Potter. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W revolver cal .38 #195405. Issued at Matagalpa February 15, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Pid [Paid] permit. Approved February 16, 1928. ¶ #161 Their #46 To Neil Hawkins. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W revolver cal .38 #518103. Issued at Matagalpa February 15, 1928, by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 17, 1928. ¶ #162 Their #767 To Virgilio Caldera V. Agente Fiscal. Residence: Esquipulas. Colt revolver cal .38 #18690. Issued at Matagalpa by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved February 17, 1928. ¶ #163 Their #1414 To Francisco Membreno. Policial. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W revolver cal .38 #13691. Issued at Managua by Ricardo Lopez C.. Official permit. Approved February 17, 1928. ¶ #164 Their #37 To Salvador Amador. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Colt revolver cal .38 #220197. Issued at Matagalpa February 13, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 17, 1928. ¶ #165 Their #38 To Salvador Amador. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Winchester rifle cal .32 No number. Issued at Matagalpa February 13, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid permit. Approved February 17, 1928. ¶ F. S. N. ERSKINE. ¶ Copies to: CG 2nd Brig; CO 5th Regt; FILE."

15.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 15.   "HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 5 March, 1928., ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regtl. Oper. Memo. #9-1927 (Force Order #20-1927) ¶ (b) Brig. Cir. Letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday March 3, 1928; ¶ #171 Their #52 To G. Roman Arguello. Merchant. Residence: Matagalpa, S&W special Cal. 38 #528078. Issued at Matagalpa February 25, 1928 by C. Salvador Pineda, Acting Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved February 27, 1928. ¶ #172 Their #53 To Rosa Guzman. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. 1 double-barrel shot gun 16 guage [gauge]. Issued at Matagalpa February 27, 1928. by C. Salvador Pineda, Acting Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved March 1, 1928. ¶ #173 Their #1564 To Herminio Suarez. Agente de Policia. Residence: Terrabonna. Colt revolver Cal. 32 #351. Issued at Managua by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved March 1, 1928. ¶ #174 Their #54 To Agustin Vigil. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W revolver Cal. 44 #2834. Issued at Matagalpa by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. March 1, 1928. Paid Permit. Approved March 2, 1928. #175 Their #55 To Julian Orozco. Farmer. Residence: Muy Muy. 1 single-barrel shot gun 16 Gauge. Issued at Matagalpa March 3, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved March 3, 1928. ¶ F. S. N. ERSKINE. ¶ 68-FSNE-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 12 March, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regtl. Oper. Memo. #9-1927 (Force Order #20-1927) ¶ (b) Brig. Cir. Let. #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday March 10, 1928; ¶ #176 Their #56 To George Bernard. Farmer. Residence: Esquipulas. S&W special Cal .38 #55118. Issued at Matagalpa March 6, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Pid [Paid] Permit. Approved March 6, 1928. ¶ #177 Their #57 To Anibal Bernard. Farmer. Residence: Esquipulas. S&W revolver Cal .32 #56071. Issued at Matagalpa March 6, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved March 6, 1928. ¶ F. S. N. ERSKINE."

16.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 16.   "68-FSNE-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 26 March, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regtl. Oper. Memo. #9-1927 (Force Order #20-1927), ¶ (b) Brig. Cir. Let. #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday March 24, 1928; ¶ #180 Their #59 To Gerardo Buitrago. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Double barrel shot gun 16 guage [gauge]. Issued at Matagalpa March 16, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved March 18, 1928. ¶ #181 Their #1579 To Ramon Pirez Santos. Juez de Districto, Dario. Residence: Dario. S&W revolver cal. .32 #174878. Issued at Managua by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved March 21, 1928. ¶ F. S. N. ERSKINE. ¶ 68-RA-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 8 April, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regimental Operations Memorandum #9-1927. ¶ (b) Brigade Circular Letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday April 7, 1928; ¶ #182 Their #1580 To Gasper Gonzalez, Judge of District Criminal Court. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W special cal. .38 #35356. Issued at Managua February 21, 1928 by Ricardo Lopez C. Official permit. Approved April 5, 1928. ¶ R. ARNETT."

17.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 17.   "HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, ¶ U. S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 23 April, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regimental Operations Memorandum #9-1927. ¶ (b) Brigade Circular Letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday April 21, 1928; ¶ #185 Their #60 To Jose Vita. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Winchester rifle Model 1892 caliber 44. Issued at Matagalpa March 26, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved April 16, 1928. ¶ #186 Their #1671 to Marco A. Benavente, Administrador de Rentas. Residence: Matagalpa. S&W revolver caliber 32 #122267. Issued at Managua April 14, 1928 by Virgililio [unreadable, possibly “Gurdian”]. Official Permit. Approved April 19, 1928. ¶ #187 Their #61 To C. Salvador Pineda. Farmer. Residence: Matagalpa. Colt automatic pistol caliber 45 # C 146197. Issued at Matagalpa April 19, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Approved April 21, 1928. Paid Permit. ¶ #188 Their #62 To J. Arturo Matus R. Farmer. Residence: Ciudad Dario. Colt revolver caliber 38 #535301. Issued at Matagalpa April 19, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Approved April 21, 1928. Paid Permit. ¶ E. M. RENO. ¶ Copy to: The Commanding General. ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, ¶ SECOND BRIGADE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 16 April, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regimental Operations Memorandum #9-1927. ¶ (b) Brigade Circular Letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday April 14, 1928; ¶ #183 Their #1629 To Virgilio Diaz, Commandante de Hacienda. Residence: Matagalpa. Colt revolver cal. .38 #508267. Issued at Managua 19 March, 1928 by Ricardo Lopez C. Approved 10 April, 1928. Official Permit. ¶ #184 Their #1355 To Tomas Alfonso Molinares, Agente de Policia. Residence: Esquipulas. Springfield rifle cal. .30 Issued at Managua 29 December, 1928 by Ricardo Lopez C. Official Permit. Approved 10 April, 1928."

18.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 18.   "68-JAG-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, ¶ U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 14 May, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regimental Operations Memorandum #9-1927. ¶ (b) Brigade Circular Letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday 12 May, 1928; ¶ #194 Their #64 To Santiago Rivas; Coffee Planter; Residence: Matagalpa. 1 S&W revolver cal. .32 #130543 issued at Matagalpa May 7, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved May 8, 1928. ¶ #195 Their #18627 To J. Eduardo Haslam, Agente de Police Carretera. Residence: Matagalpa. 1 S&W revolver cal. .32 #81823 issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Matagalpa March 16, 1928. Official permit. Approved May 9, 1928. ¶ J. A. GRAY. ¶ Dist: CG 2nd Brig; CO 5th Regt Forward Echelon Jinotega; FILE."

19.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 19.   "68-JAG-wib ¶ UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, ¶ MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 6 August, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Officer in Charge Civil Relations, Second Brigade, U.S. Marine Corps, Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Via: (1) The Commanding Officer, Fifth Regiment. ¶ Subject: Special Arms Permits to Foreign Planters. ¶ Reference: (a) Brigade Order No. 52-1928. ¶ Enclosures: 4. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above reference, there is submitted herewith report of special arms permits issued by this office from 0000 29 July, 1928 to 2400 4 August, 1928; ¶ #6 To Herman Bornemann, Coffee Planter, Matagalpa, German, W.C. Pistol Cal. .32 Number 281365, issued 31 July, 1928, expiration of permit 31 December, 1928. ¶ #7 To Carlos Eger, Coffee Planter, Matagalpa, German, Colt Police Positive Pistol Cal .38 Number 309772, issued 31 July, 1928, expiration of permit 31 December, 1928. ¶ #8 To Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Bloomquist, Coffee Planters, Matagalpa, U.S. citizens, Colt Police Positive Revolver Cal .38 Sp. #335785 ¶ Colt Army Revolver Cal .38 Sp. 506704 ¶ Remington revolver Ca [Cal] .44 No number ¶ Winchester Repeating Rifle Cal .38 No number. ¶ Colt revolver Cal .38 #406608, issued 1 August, 1928, expiration of permit 31 December, 1928. ¶ #9 To Hans Arnold Fraenkel, Coffee Planter, Matagalpa, German, S&W Special Revolver Cal .38 #462062 and 528655, issued 3 August, 1928, expiration of permit 31 December, 1928. ¶ JOHN A. GRAY."

20.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 20.   "JAG-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, ¶ U. S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 20 August, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Officer in Charge, Civil Relations, Second Brigade, U.S. Marine Corps. ¶ Via: (1) The Commanding Officer, Fifth Regiment. ¶ Subject: Special Arms Permits to Foreign Planters. ¶ Reference: (a) Brigade Order No. 52-1928. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above reference, there is submitted herewith, report of special arms permits issued by this office from :0000 12 August, 1928 to 2400 18 August, 1928; ¶ #11 To Otto Kuhl, Coffee Planter, Matagalpa, German, Savage Automatic Revolver Cal. .32 #65200, issued 14 August, 1928; expiration of permit 31 December 1928. ¶ #12 To Otto Francisco Kuhl, Coffee Planter, Matagalpa, German, S&W Special Revolver Cal. .32 #174543, issued 14 August, 1928; expiration of permit 31 December, 1928. ¶ #13 To Klaus Kuhl, Coffee Planter, Matagalpa, German, S&W Special Revolver Cal. .38 #519986, issued 14 August, 1928; expiration of permit 31 December, 1928. ¶ #14 To G. H. Frauenberger, Coffee Planter, Matagalpa, U.S. Citizen, S&W Revolver Cal. .38 #17781, issued 15 August, 1928; expiration of permit 31 December, 1928. ¶ #15 To W. J. Frauenberger, Coffee Planter, Matagalpa, U.S. Citizen, S&W Special Revolver Cal. .38 #112067, issued 15 August, 1928; expiration of permit 31 December, 1928. ¶ JOHN A. GRAY. ¶ Dist: CO 5th R(2) GN Mat; FILE."

21.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 21.   "68-JAG-wib ¶ UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, ¶ U. S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 22 July, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Officer in Charge Civil Relations, Second Brigade, U.S. Marine Corps, Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Via: (1) The Commanding Officer, Fifth Regiment. ¶ Subject: Special Arms Permits to Foreign Planters. ¶ References: (a) Brigade Order No. 52-1928. ¶ Enclosure: 1. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above reference, there is submitted herewith report of special arm permit issued by this office from 0000 15 July, 1928 to 2400 21 July, 1928; ¶ #5 To Alejo Sullivan, Coffee Planter, U.S. citizen. Colt D.A. pistol cal. .38 number 234376, issued 21 July, 1928; expiration of permit 31 December, 1928. ¶ JOHN A. GRAY, ¶ Major, U.S. Marine Corps, ¶ Commanding. ¶ Dist; Officer in Charge Civil Relations; Divisional Commander, GN., Matagalpa (2); FILE."

22.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 22.   "68-JAG-hh ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, ¶ U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA. ¶ 4 June, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regimental Operations Memorandum #9-1927. ¶ (b) Brigade Circular Letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday 2 June, 1928; ¶ #200 Their #1792 to Eugenio Ortega, Sub-Commandante de Hacienda, San Ramon, 1 Colt revolver cal .38 #52213 issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 10, 1928. Official permit. Approved May 26, 1928. ¶ #201 Their #69 to Liberio Morales, Administrator Hacienda, Matagalpa, 1 Colt revolver cal .38 #353733 issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 24, 1928. Official permit. Approved May 24, 1928. ¶ #202 Their [#]1715 to Guy C. Rourk, Ranch Owner, Matagalpa, 1 Colt automatic pistol cal .45 (no number given) issued at Matagalpa. Paid permit. Approved May 26, 1928. ¶ #203 Their #70 to Daniel [Cucerra] S. Farmer, Matagalpa, 1 S&W revolver cal .38 #511075 issued at Matagalpa May 26, 1928 by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe. Paid Permit. Approved May 26, 1928. ¶ #204 Their #1791 to Enrique Morales, Sub-Commandante de Hacienda, Matagalpa. 1 S&W revolver #532350 issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 10, 1928. Official permit. Approved May 30, 1928. ¶ #205 Their #1866 to Gerardo Lopez, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ Sheet #1."

23.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 23.   "Sheet #2. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ #206 Their #1867 to Juan Rivera, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official Permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ #207 Their #1868 to Francisco Miranda, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official Permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ #208 Their #1869 to Franco Gutierrez, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official Permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ #209 Their #1870 to Santos Palacios, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ #210 Their #1871 to Francisco Benavides, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ #211 Their #1872 to Alexandro Chamberlain, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 S&W revolver cal .32 #294347 issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ #212 Their #1874 to H.A. Stantiero, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ #213 Their #1875 to L.J. Mattison, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ #214 Their #1876 to Agustin Suarez, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ Sheet #2."

24.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 24.   "68-JAG-wib ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, ¶ U. S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 10 June, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regimental Operations Memorandum #9-1927. ¶ (b) Brigade Circular Letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday 9 June, 1928; ¶ #216 Their #75 to Jorge Oh Praslin, Agricultura, Matagalpa, 1 Winchester Rifle (no number given) guage [gauge] 44 issued by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe Politico, Matagalpa on 4 June, 1928. Paid permit. Approved 4 June, 1928. ¶ #217 Their #7 [second digit unreadable, possibly “2” or “3”] to Francisco Zeledon Algada, Agricultura, Matagalpa, 1 S&W revolver cal .38 #173807, issued by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe Politico, Matagalpa on 4 June, 1928. Paid permit. Approved 4 June, 1928. ¶ #218 Their #74 to Felice Rodriguez, Agricultura, Rio Negro, 1 Shot gun guage [gauge] 16 (no number given), issued by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe Politico, Matagalpa on 6 June, 1928. Paid Permit. Approved 6 June, 1928. ¶ JOHN A. GRAY. ¶ Dist: CG 2nd Brig; CO 5th Regt; FILE. ¶ Sheet #3. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ #215 Their #1877 to Melecio Palacios, Police Carretera, Matagalpa, 1 Rifle (no number given) issued by Ricardo Lopez C. at Managua May 21, 1928. Official permit. Approved June 2, 1928. ¶ JOHN A. GRAY. ¶ Dist: CG 2nd Brig; CO 5th Regt; F I L E."

25.  June 11, 1927.  "Record of permits to carry arms" in Matagalpa & Jinotega," p. 25.   "HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, ¶ U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 26 June, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regimental Operations Memorandum #9-1927. ¶ (b) Brigade Circular letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday, June 23, 1928; ¶ #221 their #78 to Sebo Maireno F., Agricultura, Matagalpa, 1 S&W revolver cal .38 #505306, issued by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe Politico, Matagalpa, June 21, 1928. Approved June 21, 1928. ¶ HEADQUARTERS, THIRD BATTALION, FIFTH REGIMENT, SECOND BRIGADE, ¶ U.S. MARINE CORPS, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, ¶ 19 June, 1928. ¶ From: The Commanding Officer. ¶ To: The Ministro de la Gobernacion y Policia, ¶ Managua, Nicaragua. ¶ Subject: Arms Permits. ¶ References: (a) Regimental Oberations [Operations] Memorandum #9-1927. ¶ (b) Brigade Circular letter #14-1927. ¶ 1. In accordance with the above references, the following report is submitted of arms permits countersigned at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, week ending 2400 Saturday, June 16, 1928; ¶ #219 their #76 to Edwardo C. Alvardo, Agricultura, Matagalpa, 1 S&W revolver cal. 38. #301519, issued by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe Politico, Matagalpa, June 19, 1928. Approved June 19, 1928. ¶ #220 (no permit number given) to Dionisio Gonzalez, Agricultura, Muy Muy, Nicaragua, 1 Shot-gun 16 guage [gauge], #28790, issued by Adolfo Alvarez, Jefe Politico, Matagalpa, June 19, 1928. Approved June 19, 1928. ¶ R. ARNETT. ¶ Dist: CG 2nd Brig; CO 5th Reg; FILE."

June 12, 1927.  Translated telegram from R. Fajardo, Deputy in Boaco, to Humberto Soliz, Deputy in Managua.   "BOACO JUNE 12, 1927/ ¶ 8 p/ m/. ¶ To Deputy Humberto Soliz, ¶ Managua. ¶ It has caused surprise the liberal record published in “LA NOTICIA” adulterating the board of directors of the Indian Cast in order to deceive Captain Fagan. ¶ The board of directors is alive; and has legal representation of the cast, which has nothing to do with the liberal tricks. The board of directors ruling this year is the following:- ¶ President, Cresencio Gonzalez, ¶ Vocal, Rosalio Jiron, ¶ Treasurer, Silvestre Gonzalez, ¶ Secretary, Esteban Lopez Vivas. ¶ (s) Bonifacio Hernandez ¶ (s) Jose Luis Amador ¶ You may make use of this telegram. ¶ (s) R. FAJARDO, ¶ Deputy."

June 15, 1927. "Daily Report of Intelligence," 1st Lt. M. A. Richal, León.    "2nd Bn 11th REGT. ¶ LEON[,] NICARAGUA. ¶ 15th JUNE, 1927. ¶ DAILY REPORT OF INTELLIGENCE. ¶ From 0000 to 24000 [2400] ¶ (a) GENERAL STATE OF TERRITORY OCCUPIED. ¶ (a) Quiet ¶ (b) Quiet ¶ (b) ATTITUDE OF CIVIL POPULATION TOWARD OUR TROOPS. ¶ (a) Tolerant ¶ (b) Friendly ¶ (c) ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. ¶ Same. ¶ (d) FRICTION BETWEEN OUR TROOPS AND CIVIL POPULATION. ¶ See attached sheet. ¶ (e) POLICE OPERATIONS. ¶ None. ¶ (f) MLITARY [MILITARY] OPERATIONS. ¶ None ¶ (g) MISCELLANEOUS. ¶ Rafael Ruiz says that PASTOR HERMANDEZ ¶ ONTOLIN ¶ PEDRO ¶ TUAN GOSE ¶ And Arturo Reyes all of them armed with a pistol killed his brother FRANCO RUIZ AND wounded two PASTOR and FERNANDO RUIZ it happened because a bunch of men disliked him. ¶ The bunch of men named above live in LA CUBA MOCHA and they are all Liberals and he and his brother are Liberals. ¶ M.A. RICHAL ¶ LST, Lt. USMC. ¶ In absence of Lt, CLARK ¶ Bn-2"

June 16, 1927.  Letter from Spencer C. Richardson, Hacienda Santa Emilia, to Major Shearer, Matagalpa.  "H’da. Santa Emilia, June 16, 1927. ¶ Major Shearer, ¶ U. S. Marine Corps, ¶ Matagalpa, Nic. ¶ Dear Sir: ¶ For the sake of justice and at the risk of putting you to unnecessary trouble I am writing you further regarding the case of two of my employees, Guillermo Gomez and Andres Gomez, who were shot and killed by four or five men who passed through my place armed with rifles. ¶ On June 4th a patrol of fifteen Nic. Government soldiers passed through my place and showed my foreman an order which he says was signed by you and Jefe Politico Corea. The order instructed them to capture the group which killed my men. ¶ On June 7th the same patrol on its return to Matagalpa passed through my place with five prisoners who, I believe, were the ones who did the killing. One of them was named Secundino Peres and he spent the night before the killing at a hut a mile more or less from the scene of the murder. Among the five, two or three had rifles. The woman, Juana Peres, who lives in the hut where they passed the night says that one of the five was Secundino Peres. ¶ Now I am told that the five prisoners have been put in liberty. I hope this report is untrue. To-day I was pleased to learn that five of my men who helped to bury the murdered men have been notified to appear in Matagalpa as witnesses as soon as possible. This notification may mean that the prisoners have not been set free. ¶ Perhaps you can find out whether or not the five prisoners have been given their liberty and if not you may be able to see that they are tried. ¶ Very sincerely yours, ¶ Spencer C. Richardson"

June 17, 1927.  "Daily Report of Intelligence," 1st Lt. M. A. Richal, León.   "2nd Bn 11th REGT. ¶ LEON, NICARAGUA. ¶ 17th JUNE 1927. ¶ DAILY REPORT OF INTELLIGENCE. ¶ From 0000 to 24000 [2400] ¶ (a) GENERAL STATE OF TERRITORY OCCUPIED. ¶ (a) Quiet ¶ (b) Quiet ¶ (b) ATTITUDE OF CIVIL POPULATION TOWARD OUR TROOPS. ¶ (a) Tolerant ¶ (b) Frindly [Friendly] ¶ (c) ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. ¶ Same ¶ (d) FRICTION [BETWEEN] OUR TROOPS AND CIVIL POPULATION. ¶ None ¶ (e) POLICE OPERATIONS. ¶ None ¶ (f) MILITARY OPERATIONS. ¶ None ¶ (g) NISCELLANEOUS [MISCELLANEOUS], [“16 June 1927,” handwritten here] ¶ At 21.00, a Native, SALVADOR, BERRIOS, was stabbed by another Native, VICTOR MANUEL, in City park. ¶ At 0 [second digit unreadable, probably “5” or “6”] 40, a patrol reported finding a native near out post no. 3 with his head chopped off. The murder evidently occured [occurred] during the night. The murdered native was named Santos Anton and the murderer was later reported to be Manuel Rojas in company with several other natives. ¶ At 0715 the Marine Detachment at LA PAZ CENTRO reported that they had confined three natives JUAN CONTERAS, ANTONIO OLICA and JESUS OLICA for the murder of ULESAS SALINUS. ¶ M.A. RICHAL, 1st Lt. USMC. ¶ For and in the absence of ¶ E.H. CLARK, 1st Lt, USMC. ¶ Bn-2"

June 18, 1927.  "Field Message #9," Major H. C. Pierce, Mounted Detachment at Telpaneca, to Commanding General, Managua.  "18 June, 1927. Field Message #9. 0720. ¶ From: Mounted Detachment at TELPANECA. ¶ To: COMMANDING GENERAL, MANAGUA. ¶ 8616 Arrived TELPANECA 1330 June 15 stop Town very quiet, very few people in sight or apparently living here stop A very small town, very poor in appearance, and poor class of people. Population not over (300), not more than fifty (50) people observed, most houses deserted stop Investigation of report concerning holding for ransom of GUILLERMO ARDON (Agent for AGASSE) and JULIAN ARGULSIA (Agent for SIERCKE) shows following:- Neither agent has ever been taken by SANDINO for ransom stop ARGULSIA is in TELPANECA running SIERCKE’S store at present stop ARDON left TELPANECA for JINOTEGA the day SANDINO was in TELPANECA (June 7) According to statement of ARGULSIA stop AGASSE’S store is closed stop Following information obtained from ARGULSIA: “June 7 SANDINO entered TELPANECA with fifty (50) mounted men well armed demanded $5000 each from AGASSE AND SIERCKE’S stores stated that if money not received he would take ARGULSIA and ARDON (the managers) to his camp and hold them until paid. SANDINO then took $325. in cash and $397 in merchandise from SIERCKE’S store, also took some merchandise from AGASSE’S store value unknown SANDINO then departed toward QUILALI has not been seen here since that date. ARDON closed store same day SANDINO demanded money (7 June) left for JINOTEGA sending report to AGASSE in HONDURAS by runner and has not returned.” Following information obtained relative to SANDINO’S camp, etc. from inhabitants:- SANDINO’S Headquarters located to CERRO CHIPOTES, a high mountain about nine (9) miles to the northeast of QUILALI (a small town about forty (40) miles to the east of here) Camp reported to be at top of mountain with one trail leading to it from QUILALI a few scattered houses reported on the mountain but dwellers reported to have deserted them roads to QUILALI and CERRO CHIPOTES very poor mountain trails. CERRO CHIPOTES reported to be noticeably high, rugged mountain with the RIO JICARO passing by its base on the easterly side it is impossible to obtain any information of any value as to the number of men SANDINO has with him. Bands pass in this vicinity now and then, usually reported on being about fifty (50) in each party (unreliable) no information as to total number in his following. Inhabitants in TELPANECA reluctanct [reluctant] to talk about SANDINO and mostly ignorant. Two routes from CERRO CHIPOTES are reported, one to HONDURAS and the other to the eastward over the COCO RIVER. Information re CERRO CHIPOTES has been gathered from inquiring here, enroute, at OCOTAL, and from persons coming to OCOTAL from JICARO stop. PIERCE 0720"

June 20, 1927.  Letter from US Minister Charles C. Eberhardt, Managua, to Secretary of State, Washington, p. 1.   "Managua, June 20, 1927. ¶ No. 431. ¶ The Honorable ¶ The Secretary of State, ¶ Washington, D.C. ¶ Sir: ¶ Having reference to the Department’s Confidential Despatch No. 227, of May 12, 1927 (317.115 B 621/20), I have the honor to transmit herewith two statements, to which the American, W.J. Crampton, Acting Collector General of Customs of Nicaragua, has sworn and affixed his signature. These statements refer respectively to the conduct of Lieutenant Commander Richardson and Lieutenant McGee, who were attached to the U.S.S. GALVESTON at the time when a landing force from that vessel was on duty at Bluefields, as Mr. Crampton had opportunity of observing from the frequently daily ¶ contacts […]"

June 20, 1927.  Letter from US Minister Charles C. Eberhardt, Managua, to Secretary of State, Washington, p. 2.   "[…] contacts which he necessarily had with them in so small a community during that period. ¶ Mr. Crampton had given me the substance of these statements verbally some time ago. Then the Department’s despatch referred to above was received and it was noted that complaints from American citizens and others seriously reflecting upon the character of both Lieutenant Commander Richardson and Lieutenant McGee were before the Navy Department, it was thought that in all fairness to these officers such evidence should be placed before the investigating committee. ¶ It may be stated that Mr. Crampton’s statements agrees in virtually all particulars with the statements which have come to me from other sources: that Mr. Crampton was not particularly friendly toward either of these officers or others of the landing forces of the U.S.S. GALVESTON; that he agrees with the general estimate from the Atlantic coast of the questionable character of Frank; and that he agrees also with the Admiral’s statement that Frank has committed many unneutral acts. ¶ At the request of Admiral Latimer copies of these statements have been given to him. He will probably soon be returning to Washington, when he may re-open with the Department the question of refusal to extend to Frank further protection. ¶ I have the honor to be, Sir, ¶ Your obedient servant, ¶ CCE: RNF ¶ CHARLES C. EBERHARDT. ¶ Enclosures: ¶ 1/ Statement concerning Lieutenant Commander Richardson, ¶ 2/ Statement concerning Lieutenant McGee."

June 20, 1927.  "Government of Indian Village near Boaco, Nicaragua," R. E. Messersmith, Officer in Charge of Civil Relations, Managua, to Commanding Officer, 5th Regiment.  "REPRODUCED AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES ¶ HEADQUARTERS, SECOND BRIGADE, MANAGUA, NICARAGUA. ¶ Office of Civil Relations ¶ Managua, Nicaragua, ¶ 20 June, 1927. ¶ From: Officer in Charge Civil Relations. ¶ To: Commanding Officer, Fifth Regiment. ¶ Subject: Government of Indian Village near Boaco, Nicaragua. ¶ Enclosure: (1) Telegram, copy of. ¶ 1. The Indian Village located near Boaco is governed by members of the tribe selected each year and the names of the chosen officers inscribed in a book kept in the hands of the civil authorities of Boaco. ¶ The names mentioned in the enclosed copy of telegrams are the duly elected officials for 1927. ¶ R. E. MESSERSMITH."

June 21, 1927.  "Memorandum Re Activities of General Sandino (by Charles Butters, of San Albino Mines)," Managua.  "MEMORANDUM RE ACTIVITES [ACTIVITIES] OF GENERAL SANDINO ¶ (By Charles Butters, of San Albino Mines) ¶ Managua, June 21, 1927. ¶ General Sandino, a young man of about 30, appeared at my office at San Albino about a year ago, seeking a position in a clerical capacity, stating that he had just come down from Guatemala where he had been employed in the office of a mining company. I gave him employment as a file clerk in the store at $25.00 per month. He was neither brilliant nor apt at the work. He spoke considerable English. During an interval of probably 3 months, he busied himself by recruiting miners and other employees of the company into a skeleton force of revolutionaries. All this was unbeknown to me, till one fine morning he disappeared with a small group of my men and took to the woods, where he was rapidly joined by others of the Liberal party, and in some manner he was shortly afterwards supplied with sufficient arms to enable him to attack the government troops at Jicaro, where both sides claimed the victory. Shortly thereafter the government troops were gradually withdrawn from Jicaro district, since which time they have never returned and he became known as the Sacasa representive [representative] in Segovia. Some months later, he claimed to have made a trip to Puerto Cabezas and brought up supplies of arms and ammunition, via the Coco River, which were freely distributed through the district, after which the whole district was completely under his dominion and later on under Moncada’s orders he marched to Jinotega. He remained in the active service of Moncada for some months. Not being willing to lay down his arms, he returned to the district, well supplied with money, the best of arms and ammunition, well dressed and well mounted, and declared himself enemy of the Americans and of Moncada as well. On arrival at San Albino, about the end of May, he appeared with a troop of about 50 men, stating that he had come for powder to kill Americans. He demanded from me, upon pain of death, the delivery to him of 500 lbs. of dynamite, 1500 caps and 200 feet of fuse, with the repeatedly expressed object of killing Americans. I was obliged to furnish these articles. He thoroughly frightened our entire white staff. This statement of killing the Americans was in line with all his private statements, which I later ascertained he had made continually while in my employ. That all the Americans should be killed or driven out of the country. This statement seemed to have emanated from Mexico, where he claims he was an officer in revolutionary force for 11 years, and constantly preached the doctrine of Bolshevikism, always carrying with him the black and red flag with skull and cross bones which he declares to be the emblem of bolshevikism [bolshevism]. He is a socialist and fanatic. He constantly preaching the brotherhood of man and claiming that there are no officers in his army, but all comrades, and continually repeating and emphasizing the friendship that they should have for Mexico, because of the contribution of arms and ammunitions which he claims was a free gift of that country to enable them to fight off the American influence, always patting their rifles as he handed it to the man who volunteered, as a gift from Mexico to the Nicaraguan soldiers to enable him to gain his freedom from imperialistic America. “Mexico our friend. America our enemy. Always.” When calmly talked to, he would state the he didn’t intend to kill unoffending American but only American soldiers, but this is a distinction which his men cannot be expected to draw. He has with him Mexican officers. One of his bugler [buglers] was rather well educated. He states: [“]I came from Mexico to prepare this district to take part in the revolution. As soon as my mission is over, I shall return.[”] Of course, he had full knowledge of the impending revolution aided by Mexico and has thus taken an active part. ¶ /s/ Charles Butters."

June 21, 1927.  "Memorandum Re Activities of General Sandino (by Charles Butters, of San Albino Mines)," Managua  (different typed copy).   "(San Albino Gold Mines). ¶ June 21, 1927. ¶ General Sandino, a young man of about 30, appeared at my office at San Albino about a year ago, seeking a position in a clerical capacity, stating that he had just come down from Guatemala where he had been employed in the office of a mining company. I gave him employment as a file clerk in the store at $25.00 per month. He was neither brilliant nor apt at the work. He spoke considerable English. During an interval of probably 3 months, he busied himself by recruiting miners and other employees of the company into a skeleton force of revolutionaries. All this was unbeknown to me, till one fine morning he disappeared with a small group of my men and took to the woods, where he was rapidly joined by others of the Liberal party, and in some manner he was shortly afterwards supplied with sufficient arms to enable him to attack the government troops at Jicaro, where both sides claimed the victory. Shortly thereafter the government troops were gradually withdrawn from Jicaro district, since which time they have never returned and he became known as the Sacasa representive [representative] in Segovia. Some months later, he claimed to have made a trip to Puerto Cabezas and brought up supplies of arms and ammunition, via the Coco River, which were freely distributed through the district, after which the whole district was completely under his dominion and later on under Moncada’s orders he marched to Jinotega. He remained in the active service of Moncada for some months. Not being willing to lay down his arms, he returned to the district, well supplied with money, the best of arms and ammunition, well dressed and well mounted, and declared himself enemy of the Americans and of Moncada as well. On arrival at San Albino, about the end of may [May], he appeared with a troop of about 50 men, stating that he had come for powder to kill Americans. He demanded from me, upon pain of death, the delivery to him of 500 lbs. of dynamite, 1500 caps and 200 feet of fuse, with the repeatedly expressed object of killing Americans. I was obliged to furnish these articles. He thoroughly frightened our entire white staff. This statement of killing the Americans was in line with all his private statements, which I later ascertained he had made continually while in my employ. That all the Americans should be killed or driven out of the country. This statement seemed to have emanated from Mexico, where he claims he was an officer in revolutionary force for 11 years, and constantly preached the doctrine of Bolshevikism always carrying with him the black and red flag with skull and cross bones which he declares to be the emblem of bolshevikism [bolshevism]. He is a socialist and fanatic. He constantly preaching the brotherhood of man and claiming that there are no officers in his army, but all comrades, and continually repeating and emphasizing the friendship that they should have for Mexico, because of the contribution of arms and ammunitions which he claims was a free gift of that country to enable them to fight off the American influence, always patting their rifles as he handed it to the man who volunteered, as a gift from Mexico to the Nicaraguan soldiers to enable him to gain his freedom from imperialistic America. “Mexico our friend. America our enemy. Always.” When calmly talked to, he would state the he didn’t intend to kill unoffending American but only American soldiers, but this is a distinction which his men cannot be expected to draw. He has with him Mexican officers. One of his bugler [buglers] was rather well educated. He states: [“]I came from Mexico to prepare this district to take part in the revolution. As soon as my mission is over, I shall return.[”] Of course, he had full knowledge of the impending revolution aided by Mexico and has thus taken an active part. ¶ /s/ Charles Butters."

June 21, 1927.  "Taken fr Statement of C. Butters" (no date).   "Taken fr Statement by C. Butters. ¶ Sandino. Arrived at San Albino Gold Mine about May 1926 looking for work and stating that he had recently come from Guatemala. During a period of three months, unknown to owner of mine, Sandino secretly receuited [recruited] miners and other employees of the company into a skeleton force of revolutionists. One day he disappeared with a small group of miners and was joined by others of the Liberal Army, in some manner shortly afterwards he secured sufficient arms to enable him to attack the Govt forces in Jicaro, where both sides claimed the victory. Shortly afterwards the Govt troops were withdrawn from Jicaro and Sandino became known as the Sacasa representative in the Segovias. Some months later he claimed to have made a trip to Puerto Cabezas and brought up supplies of arms and ammunition via the Coco River, which were freely distributed through the district, after which the whole district was completely under his dominion, and later on under Moncadas [Moncada’s] orders he marched to Jinotega…… Claimed to have been an officer with revolutionary force in Mexico for eleven years, and always carried with him a black and red flag with skull and cross bones which he stated to be the Communistic emblem. After refusing to turn in arms, appeared at San Ablino [San Albino] with about fifty men and demanded 500 lbs dynamite, 1500 caps and 200 feet of fuse. Repeatedly expressed desire to kill all Americans. Had several Mexicans with his group."

ca. June 21, 1927.  Narrative on Sandino, "source not indicated."   "Agusto [Augusto] Calderon Sandino, actual rebel chief at the northern frontier of Nicaragua, was born at La Victoria, department of Masaya, of a poor and working mother. He has but little school education and for that reason scarcely knows how to read and writes with a poor orthography. When he was a young man he was a laborer, and at that time he had trouble with a countryman of his, whom he shot with a revolver, inflicting a terrible wound. After this Sandino was tried by court, but fled to Mexico, during the Civil War there, which was headed by Huerta, Carranza, Villa, and some other Mexicans. Among these leaders Villa was highly admired by Sandino, who tried to follow him in his guerilla methods. ¶ At the time of the outbreak of Sacasa’s constitutional army in August, 1926, at the Rio Grande River bar in Prinzapolca [Prinzapolka], Sandino lived at the San Albino gold mine, which was owned by an Englishman. He then had returned from Mexico and used to work there at San Albino with many who had also fled from justice and who now are his companions. He left the aforesaid mine bound for the Segovia river looking for Doctor Sacasas [Sacasa’s] forces. In the first days of January 1927, Sandino requested some ammunition from the commander of the Constitutional troops, General José Maria Moncada, who refused to furnish it because he suspected that Sandino had fanatical and Communistic ideas. ¶ At Puerto Cabezas, however, he was given some arms by Sacasa’s Sub-secretary of War. With these arms he went to the aforesaid Segovia or Coco river, appearing very near to the city of Jinotega, in the fields of San Rafael Del Norte, and Quilali, the places of his actual pillages. He took Jinotega and carried on guerrilla warfare with a strong and despotic hand. He joined General Moncada in April, 1927, a month before Henry L. Stimson arrived in Nicaragua. During this time he gave no real cooperation in any engagement. When Moncada first met him near Boaco, Sandino was bearing a Communist flag, with a black stripe on the side, and across from it a skull-and-crossbones device which had painted below it the words, Liberty or Death. Moncada then gave him orders to cut the slogan from the flag, Sandino grimly obeyed these orders, saying that this insignia was greatly loved by his troops. ¶ Moncada knew perfectly well the kind of man Sandino was, and he warned Mr. Stimson that he could not rely upon his word or his loyalty. This statement was made at the first conference held with the Honorable American, on the 4th of May, 1927, at Tipitapa."

June 26, 1927.  Letter from Serapio Montoya, Matagalpa, to Señor Mayor del Ejército Americano, Matagalpa.   "Matagalpa, 26 de Junio de 1927 ¶ Señor Mayor del Ejército Americano, acampado en esta ciudad ¶ Presente ¶ Distinguido señor: ¶ Yo, soy un humilde campesino que vivo en el lugar llamado Guadalupe, jurisdicción del pueblo de San Ramón, que vivo de mis pequeños trabajos agrícolas, sin meternos en asuntos políticos; pero es el caso que en esa zona han nombrado Capitán General, a un bandido, asesino, ladrón y desalmado, que sólo se ocupa de robar con un grupo de compañeros, que no trabajan para cubrir sus necesidades. ¶ Como dicen que Ud. es el que manda y que ha venido a darnos garantías ocurro a Ud. para que se sirva hacer que nos quiten a ese empleado que se llama Juan Sanchez, que es el terror de todos los campesinos que vivimos en esos lugares, que están infestados de malhechores con carácter de autoridades. Como que los superiores han escogido lo mas malo y peligroso para nosotros, y nombrarlos autoridades. Hay otro que se llama Laureano Sanchez, un tal Marcelino y otros mas que se dedican a los mismo oficios de saquearnos. ¶ Yo no puedo empeñarme en justificar ante Ud. los hechos criminosos que han cometido y siguen cometiendo esos hombres y le ruego que si le es posible le ponga remedio, sin hacer saber de esta mi queja, a ninguna persona, por que si llegan a saber que yo he ocurrido a Ud. soy perdido, pues de seguro me asesinarán, como lo tienen prometido hacer con el que se queje a Ud. ¶ Las autoridades superiores son las que tienen mayor responsabilidad de esos crimemenes; pero si ellas saben que me he quejado a Ud. son las primeras en órdenar que nos sacrifiquen, por lo que tambien le suplico que no les dé conocimiento de mi nombre por que aunque todo lo que digo a Ud. es cierto, como lo pueden atestiguar casi todos los hombres importantes de esta localidad, siempre nos castigan. No sé si el señor Comandante actual sería lomismo que el anterior; pero aquel era uno de los que armaba para que nos persiguieran, a esos hombres. ¶ Los señores don Francisco Somarriba, Dr. Augusto Cantarero, Salvador Cuadra, padre e hijo, Hernán Delgado, Francisco Arnesto Cárdenas, don Aristides Orúe, don Ruben Jaén, don Francisco Navarro, don Zacarias Guevara, don Agustín Montes, don Emilio Rivas, y en general todos los habitantes de está ciudad, que no son enemigos del orden, lo saben y le dirán lomismo. ¶ Con mi súplica de hacer algo por nosotros y mis respetos soy de Ud. Atto. y S.S. ¶ Serapio Montoya"

June 28, 1927.  "Description of Gen'l Sandino," Sgt. Harris.   "..."

1.   June 29, 1927. "Recommendation in regard to disposition of 8th Co. in this area," 2nd Lt. Wilburt S. Brown, San Rafael del Norte, to Commanding Officer, 8th M.G. Company, Matagalpa, p. 1.    "..."

2.   June 29, 1927. "Recommendation in regard to disposition of 8th Co. in this area," 2nd Lt. Wilburt S. Brown, San Rafael del Norte, to Commanding Officer, 8th M.G. Company, Matagalpa, p. 2.    "..."

3.   June 29, 1927. "Recommendation in regard to disposition of 8th Co. in this area," 2nd Lt. Wilburt S. Brown, San Rafael del Norte, to Commanding Officer, 8th M.G. Company, Matagalpa, p. 3.    "..."

4.   June 29, 1927. "Recommendation in regard to disposition of 8th Co. in this area," 2nd Lt. Wilburt S. Brown, San Rafael del Norte, to Commanding Officer, 8th M.G. Company, Matagalpa, p. 4.    "..."

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