[Before it was sent, this letter was read to and approved by every officer of the regiment who had served through the Santiago campaign.]
[Copy.]
CAMP WIKOFF, September 10, 1898.
TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
SIR: In answer to the circular issued by command of Major-General Shafter under date of September 8, 1898, containing a request for information by the Adjutant-General of September 7th, I have the honor to report as follows: