Yet as soon as twelve hours after Schley's departure from Key West reports were received that the Spanish squadron had arrived at Santiago. 'They were at first disbelieved. but when they were repeated from other sources Suupson sent word to Schley (May the 21st): "Spanish squadron itisied that they are not' at Cienfuegos probably at Santiago... Tf you are
proceed with all possible dispatch, but caus viously to Santiago and if the enemy is there blockade him in port."
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