Note XXVI-99 — Chapter XXVI · FURTHER WARS AND REVOLUTIONS. 1863-1885.
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Toward the latter part of April, there were about 400 in Panamá city. Total number of marines on the Isthmus 600, their commanding officer being Brevet Lieut-col. Charles Heywood, who commanded at Panamá. McCalla held command in Colon. In case of need, the Am. squadron could place on shore 1,800 men, and 30 pieces of artillery. Pan. Star and Herald, Apr. 23, 1855; La Estrella de Pan., May 2, 1885.