File No. 816.48/13
Minister Long to the Secretary of State
San Salvador, June 13, 1917, 6 p.m.
Several hours after sending latter part my June 11, 2 p.m. member of Government told me there has been commission appointed to receive relief funds from whatever source derived, including Salvadorean Red Cross (which would probably limit its labors to medical attention, etc.) and that new commission would be pleased to receive contributions from the American Red Cross.
June 10 Government organized commissions to attend food, sanitation and construction. Present indications are that all these will work harmoniously.
Think that ten thousand dollars should be provided immediately. As this amount will be clearly inadequate strongly recommend that philanthropist fund of at least five thousand dollars and the supplies listed in my telegram of June 11, 2 p.m. be placed at my discretion. Dr. Spinden and a Mr. Morley will assist in administering same. This is to safeguard against possible inefficiency or partiality in native management. If the Department concurs moving [movable?] barracks will be constructed immediately upon receipt of favorable reply. As one unit of this would like one hundred wall tents with tappings [tarpaulins?] from Nicaragua, Panama or quickest available source.