815.00/3729: Telegram
The Chargé in Honduras (Dennis) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:15 p.m.]
71. My telegram No. 70, May 22, 10 p.m.22 The President’s secretary exhibited this morning to me at the Legation a letter in the handwriting of Ferrera from Guatemala City dated May 10th addressed to Ochoa and followers associating himself with the insurrectionists, giving definite instructions for revolution in Honduras, and indicating hiding place of arms and the readiness of Reds at Livingston, Guatemala to launch expedition at a designated moment. Ochoa was killed shortly after landing from a sailing vessel at Salado in company with a small number of leaders including a Mexican general, who was later captured with further instructions from Ferrera of the same character which I expect to verify in a few days. After comparison of the above-mentioned letter with numerous examples of Ferrera’s handwriting on file in the Legation I am able to certify to the genuineness of the letter.
The Honduran Government would appreciate an intimation from the Legation as to the advisability of requesting the expulsion of Ferrera from Guatemala.
The Honduran Government reports successes and good prospects-in the operation against scattered insurrectionary bands along the-border of Guatemala. Repeated to Salvador and Guatemala.
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