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Translation of letter from Rafael Reyes to Theodore Roosevelt

President Reyes seeks support from President Roosevelt in reconstructing Colombia. Reyes tells Roosevelt that Colombia has suffered from anarchy and poverty owing to three years of “civil strife and approaching disintegration,” during which a revolution had taken place in Panama, leading to its secession from Colombia. In the five months of his presidency, Reyes has subdued anarchy and closed the “era of savage warfare” in Colombia. Reyes believes Roosevelt helping him to reconstruct Colombia would be an act of simple justice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-13

Creator(s)

Reyes, Rafael, 1851-1921

Letter from Rafael Reyes to Alban G. Snyder

President Reyes is sending Alban G. Snyder a commencement speech to give to President Roosevelt. Reyes believes the speech’s reception displays his country’s high regard for Roosevelt’s “spirit of justice,” regardless of politics between Colombia and Panama.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-29

Creator(s)

Reyes, Rafael, 1851-1921

Letter from Rafael Reyes to Theodore Roosevelt

President Reyes seeks support from President Roosevelt in reconstructing Colombia. Reyes tells Roosevelt that Colombia has suffered from anarchy and poverty owing to three years of “civil strife and approaching disintegration,” during which a revolution had taken place in Panama, leading to its secession from Colombia. In the five months of his presidency, Reyes has subdued anarchy and closed the “era of savage warfare” in Colombia. Reyes believes Roosevelt helping him to reconstruct Colombia would be an act of simple justice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-13

Creator(s)

Reyes, Rafael, 1851-1921

Speech of Rafael Reyes at the Second International American Conference

Text of an address delivered by Rafael Reyes to the delegates of the Second International American Conference. Reyes discusses the rapid advancement of the Americas and hopes for a successful conference.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-28

Creator(s)

Reyes, Rafael, 1851-1921

Letter from Rafael Reyes to Francis B. Loomis

General Reyes transmits the Colombian government’s report concerning American policy towards Colombia and the revolution in Panama. He lists the treaties and instances where the United States has shown a disregard for Colombia’s territorial rights and has taken advantage of their weakened state.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-06

Creator(s)

Reyes, Rafael, 1851-1921

Letter from Rafael Reyes

Rafael Reyes believes that the speech he gave to the members of the Pan-American Conference in Mexico City has been transmitted poorly. He asks that the speech be read in the original Spanish which will show his high opinion of the United States. Reyes admires President Roosevelt and hopes the situation can be explained to him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-28

Creator(s)

Reyes, Rafael, 1851-1921