Documentary Histories
Spanish-American War
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, Commander, North Atlantic Fleet, to Major General William R. Shafter
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
August 9th, 1898.
CAPTAIN SIGSSBEE1 REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: HAVE CARRIED A FULL REGIMENT AND CAN DO IT AGAIN IF MEN ARE WELL. THE TROOPS WILL HAVE TO SUBSIST THEMSELVES. WILL COOK THEIR COFFEE ETC. TROOPS SHOULD HAVE SEVEN DAYS TRAVEL RATIONS.2
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Source Note: Cy, DNA, AFNRC, M625, roll 237. Document reference: “No. 46.” Addressed before opening:”GENERAL SHAFTER. SANTIAGO.”
Footnote 1: Capt. Charles D. Sigsbee.
