Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 312.11/6972.

The Secretary of the Navy to Admiral Winslow.

[Telegram.]

Navy Department,
Washington, November 24, 1915.

Department desires expeditionary force be sent with least possible delay to Topolobampo. Maryland will be placed in reserve immediately, and Buffalo and Bushnell placed in commission with her personnel. Buffalo will be sent to Topolobampo as soon as available and marines at San Diego will be embarked on her if considered necessary at that time. Order Maryland San Francisco. Embark San Francisco marines on San Diego and proceed with least possible delay Topolobampo.

Daniels.