File No. 812.00/13975.
The Acting Secretary of War to General Funston.
Washington, November 20, 1914.
You will evacuate Vera Cruz on Monday, November 23d. You will bring with you to the United States all funds in your possession from whatever source derived, both United States funds and Mexican customs receipts and taxes. You will also bring with you all the records, accounts, and money papers necessary to establish the integrity and accuracy of your financial and other administration. You will make an inventory of all goods in the customs house keeping the original thereof and leaving a copy with Consul Canada. You may also leave with Consul Canada such copies of accounts or other data as may be required by whomsoever may continue the government of the city. Do not make any arrangements with local Mexicans or with Mexican representatives from outside the city that could make it seem that you are recognizing the right of”Carranza to jurisdiction over the city. It is merely desired that you get out in the best practical fashion, leaving things in as good shape as possible and making no declaration that could be interpreted as committing this Government to the recognition of the authority of any individual or faction.