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Estrada Palma, Tomás, 1835-1908

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Letter from Tomás Estrada Palma to Theodore Roosevelt

President Tomás Estrada Palma thanks President Roosevelt for his declaration that would end the American occupation of Cuba when the government was transferred to a republic. Estrada Palma writes that this transfer has been completed. He thanks Roosevelt and the United States for their “act of justice” that allowed for the creation of a sovereign Cuba. He also thanks Roosevelt for his statements of friendship and hopes that the Republic of Cuba and the United States continue to share this bond for many years.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-20

Translation of a decree by Tomás Estrada Palma

Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma calls for the creation of a Cuban militia to serve nationally and in the individual provinces to restore peace and order. Estrada Palma’s decree details the organization and pay of the militia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-25

Message of President Palma to Cuban Congress

President Tomás Estrada Palma addresses the Cuban Congress at the start of a special session regarding revolutionary and insurgent activity that has been taking place in certain provinces.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-14

Translation of Cuban decree no. 381

Cuban President Estrada Palma declares in a new decree that the provisions of the decree of August 27, which provided immediate liberty for all rebel prisoners who surrendered from the ranks of the insurrectionists, are now suspended. All prisoners taken in the future, and persons arrested by the government, shall be confined.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-10

Translation of Cuban decree no. 380

In order to reestablish normal conditions, President Estrada Palma decrees that in the Provinces of Pinar del Rio, Havana, and Santa Clara the guarantees specified by the Constitution of the Republic in Articles 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, and 27 are suspended.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-10

Translation of government decree from Tomás Estrada Palma

Cuban President Estrada Palma decrees that the Rural Guard’s strength will be increased, funded through an appropriation paid out by the National Treasury. The Secretary of State will give the necessary instructions for the execution of the decree and will report his actions to Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-20

Letter from Tomás Estrada Palma to Gonzalo de Quesada

President Palma sends a message to Cuban Minister to the United States Quesada about the Cuban people’s love and admiration for President Roosevelt because of his support and policy towards Latin America. To show special appreciation, the Cuban people congratulate Roosevelt on Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s marriage.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-27

Letter from Tomás Estrada Palma to Theodore Roosevelt

President Estrada Palma of Cuba requests the withdrawal of American troops from Cuba. The continued presence of troops has given the impression that Cuba is not entirely free. Palma believes that a withdrawal will improve relations and ease the upcoming treaty negotiations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-12

Letter from Tomás Estrada Palma to Theodore Roosevelt

Tomás Estrada Palma, President of Cuba, announces the transfer of government and sends thanks to President Roosevelt and the American people. Spanish and English translation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-20

Telegram from Tomás Estrada Palma to Theodore Roosevelt

President Estrada Palma thanks President Roosevelt for his message of congratulations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-01