General Pando is opposed by forces sufficient
to hold him in check.
In view of the above, I would suggest that, to save needless
effusion of blood and the distress of many people, you may
reconsider your determination of yesterday. Your men have
certainly shown the gallantry which was expected of them.
I am, sir, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM R. SHAFTER,
Major-General, Commanding United States Forces.
Headquarters Fifth Army Corps,
Camp near San Juan River, Cuba, July 4, 1898.
To the Commanding General, Spanish Forces, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
Sir:--The fortune of war has thrown into my hands quite a
number of officers and private soldiers, whom I am now
holding as prisoners of war, and I have the honor to propose
to you that a cartel of exchange be arranged to-day, by
which the prisoners taken by the forces of Spain from on
board the Merrimac, and any officers and men of the army who
may have fallen into our hands within the past few days, may
be returned to their respective governments on the terms
usual in such cases, of rank for rank. Trusting that this
will meet with your favorable consideration, I remain,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM R.
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