McKINLEY, William (1843-1901). Autograph letter signed (''W Mc K'') as President, to General Henry Clark Corbin, Washington, 21 July 1898.

McKINLEY, William (1843-1901). Autograph letter signed ("W Mc K") as President, to General Henry Clark Corbin, Washington, 21 July 1898.

One page, 168 x 106mm (ink lightly smudged). Matted and framed with a portrait.

McKinley arranges for two additional regiments for the invasion of Puerto Rico. McKinley advises Corbin, the Adjutant General, that "Gov [Daniel W.] Jones of Ark[ansas] who bears this note is anxious that the two Aux[iliary] Reg[imen]ts shall go to Porto Rico, if not both then one. Will you talk with the Gov. It may be that These Regts are included in the detail already made, if not see if it can be arranged." Four days later, General nelson Miles would lead the invasion, landing at Ponce and Guanica. Following a few engagements with Spanish and local troops, Miles succeeded in occupying the island, with few casualties.

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