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Harold C. Roberts 17-23 May, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 17 and 23 May, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 17 and 23 May, 1928, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA, 1.

One two page letter sent from Pueblo Nuevo detailing a nine day patrol covering 112 miles. One two page letter discussed telegram intercepted from a…

Tags: bandit, faith roberts, harold roberts, honduras, marines, mountains, pueblo nuevo, scenery, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 4 March, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 4 March, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 4 March, 1928, Folder 11, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA, 1

Three page letter sent from Condego detailing an intelligence gathering patrol that Roberts led to Daraili in order to map the ambush he referenced in…

Tags: ambushs, daraili, faith roberts, harold roberts, marines, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 29 February, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 29 February, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 29 February, 1928, Folder 10, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA, 1.

Four page letter sent from Condega detailing an ambush the day prior by Sandino. Includes a hand drawn map of the ambush (page 2). Five Marines KIA, 7…

Tags: ambushs, condega, drawing, faith robert, harold roberts, machine gun, marines, usmc, yali river

Harold C. Roberts, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 31 May, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 31 May, 1928, Folder 17, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA, 1., 31 May, 1928

Four page letter sent from Pueblo Nuevo detailing the rainy weather conditions and the types of bugs Roberts encountered. Envelope included.

Harold C. Roberts 21 April, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 21 April, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 21 April, 1928, Folder 14, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Three page letter sent from Managua detailing physical toll of patrols on the body: stiff back and bed rest for two weeks. Roberts also highlighted…

Tags: bandit, esteli, harold roberts, horse, horse marine, hospital, injury, sandino, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 30 March and 6 April, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 30 March and 6 April, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 30 March and 6 April, 1928, Folder 12, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA

One single page letter sent from Esteli discussing the political situation in Nicaragua. One three page letter from 6 April, 1928, also sent from…

Tags: esteli, harold roberts, hodido, horse, horse marines, horses, patrol, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 21 March, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 21 March, 1928, Folder 12, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Seven page letter sent from Esteli discussing patrols and information from other Marine Officers. Roberts wrote about aviation efforts in bombing…

Tags: condega, diarrhea, esteli, harold roberts, marines, patrol, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 18 February, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 18 February, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 18 February, 1928, Folder 9, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Eight page letter sent from the city of Condega describing Marine patrols on mountain trails and encounters with Sandino's bandits. Roberts wrote…

Tags: condega, harold roberts, marines, ox cart, pack mule, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 23 January, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 23 January, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 23 January, 1928, Folder 5, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Two page letter sent from city of Leon discussing the Regimental Headquarter move to Ocotal to be nearer to Sandino in Northern Nicaragua. Roberts…

Tags: leon, marines, usmc

Harold C. Roberts 18 January, 1928, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 18 January, 1928
, Correspondence from Harold C. Roberts to Faith N. Roberts 18 January, 1928, Folder 2, COLL 2678, Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division, Quantico, VA.

Two Page letter written by Lt. Roberts to his wife (Faith) letting her know he arrived safely in Corinto, Nicaragua by ship.

Tags: cortino, faith roberts, harold roberts, letter, marines, nicaragua, usmc