Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 8, 1914

File No. 822.00/355.

Consular Agent Hedian to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Esmeraldas, [Undated; received February 17, 1914]

Bombardment ceased with destruction three houses. Others damaged, no lives lost. Rebel forces intrenched sand beach Coquito. Few troops in city. Believe intelligent attack several points would be success. Inhabitants neutral zone mile distant exposed to rain. Many returning.

[Unsigned.] [

Hedian

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