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Cotton and Wise Testify in Schley Court of Inquiry Session
Washington reports two new witnesses Admiral Cotton and Captain Wise testified on May 27 near Santiago off Cuba. Cotton said he delivered dispatches to Admiral Schley while Wise’s May 27 remark about Cervera was ruled out. The hearing also noted Judge Wilson’s death and Rayner’s appointment as Schley’s chief counsel.
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