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Dawson, Thomas Cleland, 1865-1912

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Telegram from Thomas Cleland Dawson to Elihu Root

Telegram from Thomas Cleland Dawson to Elihu Root

Diplomat Thomas Cleland Dawson informs Secretary of State Root that Panamanian authorities still occupy Jurado, Choco, Colombia, and are advancing south. The Governor of Choco wants to use force. The Colombian government thinks action by Panamanian authorities is intended to disrupt and prevent the carrying out of protocol. President of Colombia Rafael Reyes continues diplomacy until Dawson and the dispatches by Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Enrique Cortes, reach Washington, D.C.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-15

Letter from Thomas Cleland Dawson to Elihu Root

Letter from Thomas Cleland Dawson to Elihu Root

Thomas Cleland Dawson updates Elihu Root on the situation surrounding insurgent forces in the Dominican Republic. President Ramon Caceres takes responsibility for the disorder in Monte Cristi, citing tired government troops as a reason the unrest has continued. Caceres is optimistic that the unrest will soon come to an end, and he is happy with the changes and improvements in the Dominican Government that have been made since he took over from the Morales administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-03