715.1715/130: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Nicaragua ( Jefferson )

16. Your February 2, 11 a.m. and Department’s January 31, 1 p.m.

Department has requested Navy Department to issue orders for an officer and Marines of the Legation Guard in Managua to proceed to territory from which revolutionary activities are directed against Honduras. These Marines will be instructed not to enter Honduran territory but to make a thorough investigation of alleged activities by Honduran revolutionists. You will receive appropriate instructions as soon as Navy Department informs this Department that orders to the Marines have been issued.

Polk