Documentary Histories
Spanish-American War
Commander John J. Hunker to Commodore George C. Remey, Commandant, Key West Naval Base
Tampa, Fla, June 3, 1898
Boat capacity of transports average about 110 persons[.] No steam launches. General Shafter1 informed me that two large steam lighters are to be taken along. Gunboats here have steam launches and four boats each. Convoy ships should bring all their boats. Navy expected to assist. Army will not embark before Sunday. (following doubtful translation) Mobile or New Orleans Sgd Hunker
Source Note: Cy, DNA, RG 313, Entry 51. Addressed before opening: “Comdr-inChief, Naval Base, Key West, Fla.”
Footnote 1: Maj. Gen. William R. Shafter, Commander, 5th Army Corps.