Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 5, 1916

File 812.00/17582a

The Acting Secretary of State to all American Consuls on the Mexican Border except Consul Simpich

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, March 22, 1916, 6 p.m.

Ascertain and telegraph immediately number and location infantry, cavalry and artillery forces now stationed along border in your district; also number cannon. Have forces in your district been increased since March 10, if so, to what extent? Keep Department promptly informed of proposed and actual changes of these forces.

Polk