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28.02.26.   Holmes, Patrol Report No. 2, Los Robles, Jinotega

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PROVISIONAL BATTALION
LOS ROBLES, NICARAGUA.
26 FEBRUARY 1928.

PATROL REPORT NO. 2

Map: Willey; Captain Jackson's Sketch (Area North and East of Jinotega). Sketch herewith.

     Route: Los Robles - Pasorial - Mancotal - Llanque - San Antonio - East of Sisle - Yucapuca - Sisle - Los Robles.

     I marched from Los Robles at 0840, February 25, 1928, with thirty three enlisted, one hospital corpsman (Navy) and one native guide all mounted. Mission, to march tentatively on Mancotal, Nicaragua, thence strike trails East of Sisle and make contact with bandits reported at that place.

     Weather and trail conditions excellent. Country side quiet. No evidence of bandit activity. Country people notably friendly, bringing gifts of sugar can in vicinity of Llanques.

     All natives questioned stated that a small armed patrol of ten men had visited Mancotal and Sisle on February 21, 1928, seeking food. That no groups otherwise had been seen for an indefinite period.

     At 1430, February 25, a pursuit plane flew over my patrol flying north. Displayed panel and TX (nothing to report) but plane made no recognition and did not alter course.

/s/ Maurice G. Holmes,
Captain, USMC.
Commanding 52nd Co.

127/220/6

Summary & Notes:

   Another initial exploratory patrol in Jinotega's coffee districts.
   "Friendly country people" and gifts of sugar.
   No discernable evidence of rebel activity in the district (yet).
   Failed interaction with airplane; panel system isn't working very well.

   Sketch referenced not found.

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