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

File No. 312.115C96/110

The Secretary of State to Consul Hostetter

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, February 24, 1916, 6 p.m.

You are instructed to call, informally and personally, General Obregon’s attention to the lack of sufficient troops in Chihuahua district, which deficiency daily imperils much American property and many lives. In view of the reported defeat of General Cavazos by troops under Villa, the Department has made representations to General Carranza through Silliman, for adequate garrisons in Chihuahua district.

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