83/52(Extract from Letter of Col. Barry to General Lawton,
[Congratulating Gen'l Lawton & troops].)
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APPENDIX 31.
Headquarters Department of the Pacific and Eighth
Army Corps
Manila, P. I., April 12, 1899.
Major General H. U. Lawton, U. S. V.,
Commanding Troops, Laguna de Bay,
General:
The General desires to send his congratulations to
you and your troops for the signal success which you have achieved.
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Ovenshine reports all quiet in his front this
morning, The Sheridan is expected here on Friday. No news of
importance received.
Very respectfully,
Thos. H. Barry, A. A. G.
Headquarters U. S. Forces,
Laguna de Bay, April 14, 1899
A true extract copy respectfully furnished for the
information of Major Weisenberger, 1st Washington V. I., commanding
expeditionary brigade.
By command of Major General Lawton:
CLARENCE R. EDWARDS,
Assistant Adjutant General.
(copies furnished for distribution.)