The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-28
CUBA.
Execution Of Albert Wyetb, an Amertcnn.-
Last Moments Of the C0ndemned-How He
Went to the Island-A Bravo Man Taken or.

Execution Of Albert Wyetb, an Americans
Last Moments Of the C0ndemned-IIOw He
Went to the Isand-A Brave Man Taken or.
On the Goth Of June last Albert Wyeth, an Amerl-
youth, not yet twentytwo years Of age was tried
by drumhead court martial at Santiago dc Cuba,
sentenced to death, and seven hours Thereafter cru
ely executed by the Spaniards. What his Otience
was and In what spirit he met his fate Will appear
from the following letters They are published with.
out the knowledge OF his immediate family and with
out consent sought for this is q case which con-
Germs the whole American people, and no other hand
may hope to state 1t SO clearly, so calmly, so
strongly, with such directness and such moving pa.
thos has here been DONE In his last hours by the
young sufferer HIMSELF
TnB VOLUNTEER AGENCY.
SANTIAGO DIE CUBA, June 90 1869.
told you that q Mr.. Jimenez, whom knew In
at his expense which oiler accepted gladly, Hoping
benefited in health. Instead Of going to Jamaica,
as the papers Of the vessel were made out we were
70 az s n nUa @s
accordingly run In to this coast As soon as
learned the object Of TINS movement streAuously
objected to taking any part in It, but was told that
If attempted to escape they would shoot me- and
was therefore, forced to remain with them until an
Spanish troops. This opportunity fortunately pre-
sented itself about Eve or SIX days ago and took
advantage Of It at once. l have been prisoner
many OF those who were on the vessel, abous
twenty eight or thirty ma nave been shot, ana S tns
mlserably deceived and Of having presented myself
to the authorities az soon as possible, viii prevail
body here, and am not without hope OF obtaining MY
liberty soon. care less for myself than for mother
know what dreadful and gloomy surprise my death
would be. God grant 1t may not be so. / have
trusted In Him fully and made up my mind TO Yield
tue Governor here 10 q Just and kind hearted man,
and hope he will be induced to consider the cir
cumsances under which ! came and shat he VIII
soon restore me to that liberty which &c unfortU-
nately aud without fault OF my own lost.
LAST WORDS
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June 81, 1899. =
have been sentenced to die at seven O'Clock this
SHOT. have just received the holy baptism In the
Catholic Church. The priests are very KIND to me,
ions Of NINE the vesse-wili pass the night mere
in the chapel. This city is generally called Cuba
but the proper title OF it 10 as above.
Remember the day, the 2lst OF June.
have little time to write, but the American Con-
s s c % Sp sys viii as the @
NOR. do not fear death az ALL Ny only regret 10
s % Sisters w nG Ss S
as all my dear ones. Mother, remember you have
some children in heaven, and you and father viii
again. This life Is SO full OF vicissitudes
that, although God has ever been more than
win INFINITE JOY. on, be comforted through Jesus
Christ, our Lord Think Of the blessed change that
told you had lately come over me IN New York,
and how happy am now In the assurance Of Gods
merciful goodness. die happily, joyfuly. Be CON-
f0rted We will meet each other soon. Oh, glorious
philosophy OF Christ's religion What delights 1t
gives promise Of
10 father, dear, dear father, to Mary and Lucy
Lou and John, Gertie, her husband ana their chill
dren, my love-my eternal love. And to my dear
aunts and cousins, cousin James and his children,
and, IN fine pardon the necessary brevity), to all my
dearly loved ones, gOod.by for little while, aud
erlasting love. II you knew how happy am In the
prospect OF heaven yOu would rejoice and be com.
forted Let us prepare to meet IN Gods BOSOM
thousand last kisses and good-by-good-by am
fun OF thoughts OF you all.
Your loving, happy son, ALB.