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The Secretary of State to the Minister in Guatemala (McMillin)

39. Your April 14, 4 [10?] p.m.

You are authorized, if so requested, and his life is endangered, to give Estrada Cabrera an escort to the coast, and to permit his leaving Guatemala on a United States ship if no immediate passage on a merchant ship is to be had.

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Department has received unofficial information that Cabrera is a prisoner. You are directed to use your good offices, if necessary, to the end that Cabrera’s life may not be endangered, and that he may be permitted to leave Guatemala.

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