File No. 812.00/18067
General Funston to the Secretary of War
1335–A. Following received from Pershing, delayed account garbled condition.
May 1, Number 160. Allen and Howze arrived here 29th, Brown and Tompkins today. All cite instances not hitherto reported and give absolute proof of deliberate and premeditated intention on part of Carranza forces from the first to prevent success this expedition. Carranza’s officers have stated openly that they would not allow Americans to capture Villa and as already stated in previous reports they have without doubt aided him to escape and falsely reported his death during past week. Animals arriving from south need few days recuperation here to put them on their feet again. Grazing good here for this time of year. Several days on hand.