T R A N
S C R I P
T I O N
CORINTO RANCH, NICARAGUA.
12 May, 1928.
From: |
The Commanding Officer. |
To: |
District Commander, Matagalpa,
Nicaragua. |
Via: |
Commanding Officer, 45th
Company. |
Subject: |
Patrol |
1. At about 0730, May 11, a
native woman named Ascencion Vargas,
residing near San Antonio ranch,
(Potters) came to camp and informed me
that one Pedro Ramos, who had been with
Sandino during early part of this year,
was then at San Antonio. As I had a
patrol formed and about to start to
Tumas, I diverted it to San Antonio with
instructions to bring the man in, and
carefully investigate with a view to
ascertaining whether or not he was
scouting for Sandino, or if others were
in the vicinity. Ramos was brought in,
the patrol returning at 0930. After
careful questioning I could find no
cause to hold him as he apparently
accounted for his time during the period
in question. At 1330 I ordered the
patrol to return to the vicinity of San
Antonio, taking Ramos with them, to
check up on certain points in his story.
After investigation he was released, no
evidence against him being found - the
complaint being due, so I believe, to a
"lovers quarrel".
2. Strength of patrol: 1
Commissioned., 15 enlisted.
3. Distance marched: 10
mile.
4. Weather: clear.
5. Trails: dry.
6. No information relative
to enemy forces.
/s/ T.J. KILCOURSE
Copy to Commanding Officer, 5th Regt.
127/43A/20
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