Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United
States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913
File No. 822.00/326.
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American Legation, Quito, December 16, 1913.
Bombardment of Esmeraldas is threatened. Presence of the Buffalo would prevent unnecessary destruction of
life and property. I again recommend that it proceed to that port.