File No. 812.00/19756
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Fort Sam Houston,
October 25, 1916.
3456. Following received General Pershing dated October 24:
Villa in control of all towns from Bustillos west to Madera and all territory as far north as Namiquipa and Santa Clara and probably east to railroad. Carrancista detachment of 100 men at Cruces to-night. Deserters say Villa still threatens to make attack on Americans as soon as he gets more men and equipment.
Funston