JACOB ON TRIAL OF CONRADO MOSQUERA, SEPTEMBER 16, 1900

Exhibit 1297.

[Original in Spanish. A.L.S. P.I.R., 1160.3.]

DEAR SIR: I communicate to you in advance that the commander of the American troops in this town has informed me that on the 19th instant he intends to take me with them to Pototan in order to be present at the trial of Conrado Mosquera and his two companions, who it appears were taken prisoners of war at the engagement at Tinuquoan. They are to be examined in my presence regarding the disappearance of Lieutenant Esperidion. It is very painful for me to be obliged to go with them, but what can I do as they compel me by force to go. I want to bring to the attention of Headquarters that I am forced against my will. I inform the headquarters of this zone hereof for the proper purposes.

God preserve you many years for our independence and liberty.

SEPTEMBER 16, 1900.

(Signed) J. JACOB.

P.S.-I request that this be transmitted to the superior heqdquarters of the zone.