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

File No. 312.115C96/36

The Secretary of State to Collector Cobb

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, January 14, 1916, 5 p.m.

Ascertain whether Watson and companions requested military escort or guard for their trip from Chihuahua to Cusihuiriachic. If so, did authorities refuse to furnish escort or guard? Also ascertain what assurances, if any, Watson and companions had received from Mexican authorities that it would be safe to resume operations at Cusihuiriachic.

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