File No. 812.00/17984
General Funston to the Adjutant General
1306. Following received from Pershing:
Following delayed reports Major Howze’s pursuit of Villistas from April 4 to April 12. Covered country Cusihuiriachic, San Borja Balleza, Valley Parral, meeting opposition over entire route. On 8th instant near San Borja about two hundred fifty mounted Carrancistas, apparent General Colvosso’s command, charged advance guard Howze’s command. Only by coolness Major Howze and splendid discipline command was battle averted. Officers believe action intended provoke fight. At San José Delsitio intense bitterness encountered. Refused sell any supplies and attacked camp at night Near Lajoya April 10 columns attack in canyon and again on evening 11th near Santa Cruz resulting in one American killed and three wounded and four Mexicans killed and two wounded. Arriving near Parral command was warned against remaining in vicinity. Country traversed very mountainous and barren. Howze believes Villa either hiding in section around San José Delsitio or in mountains southwest San Borja. Entire populace refused sell anything Howze command.