Cannon Ontario

Front:
CANNON ONTARIO, SANTIAGO, CUBA

Back:
PALACIO DE COMUNICACIONES 16 CUBA-CORREOS This is one of two cannons taken from the "Queen Mercedes” sunk by the Spaniards at the entrance of Santiago Bay, to prevent the American squadron from entering. The can- nons were removed from the ship and placed in Punta Gorda, an elevation at the entrance of Santiago's Bay. Colonel Valdes, Commandant of the Fortress, later ordered these cannons mov- ed to San Juan. CUBA CORREOS 26 MAXIMO GOMEZ 1833-1905 2¢ Marie, fine time, sorge a nire, faring eliance, de put take this stupitome Jhapi apucar it was Published by Roberts Tobacco Co., Havana, Cuba- Mae M. Cabral 109 Binghitridge que & a Camele