Letter

Jouett to Henry M. Whitney, March 26, 1885

[Inclosures in inclosure in No. 239.]

Rear-Admiral Jouett to Mr. Whitney.

Sir: I have the honor to inform the Department that the U. S. S. Swatara arrived here from Livingston, Guatemala, at half-past 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon.

I forward herewith a copy of Commander Wiltse’s report in regard to the destitute Americans in Guatemala, and also a copy of the proclamation issued by President Barrios; also letter from United States consular agent to Commander Wiltse.

I take pleasure in stating that Commander Wiltse has performed the duty on which he was sent to Guatemala in a very prompt and thorough manner.

I am, &c.,

JAS. E. JOUETT.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the P View original source ↗
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the P.