Sept 5, 1899 telegram from Wilcox, Commissary at Guanajay, Cuba to Chief Commissary at Quemados

Archive

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Name/Title

Sept 5, 1899 telegram from Wilcox, Commissary at Guanajay, Cuba to Chief Commissary at Quemados

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1853b

Scope and Content

Telegram from Wilcox, Commissary at Guanajay 5 to Chief Commissary at Quemados, Cuba.The telegram consists of a tyepwritten message on yellowed paper, using form 125 B. The message reads as follows: "Four hundred and seventy-five pounds fish cherna needed for issue Friday eighth. Wilcox, Commissary." A handwritten note is at the bottom of the page and reads as follows: "Received 8:45 Pm Sept. 5th Vilar, Senra 7 C0. notified See letter book - letters sent Sept. 5th. Although the back of the page is blank, the message from the front of the page bled through.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL