I think it my duty to inform your Excellency that during
this armistice I will not move any of my troops that occupy
the advanced line, but the forces that arrived to-day and
which are debarking at Siboney require moving to this camp.
I wish that your Excellency would honor me with a personal
interview to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. I will come
accompanied by the Commanding General of the American army,
and by an interpreter, which will permit you to be
accompanied by two or three persons of your staff who speak
English. Hoping for a favorable answer, I have the honor to
be,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM R. SHAFTER,
Major-General, Commanding.
Army of the Island of Cuba, Fourth Corps,
Santiago de cuba, July 12, 1898--9 P. M.
To His Excellency, the General of the American Troops.
Esteemed Sir:--I have the honor to answer your favor of this
date, inform your Excellency that in deference to your
desires I will be much honored by a conference with his
Excellency, the Commanding General of your army, and your
Excellency, to-morrow morning at the hour you have seen fit
to appoint.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
(Signed) JOSE TORAL,
Commander-in-Chief of the Fourth Army Corps.
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