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President Roosevelt reciprocates Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma’s good wishes. The welfare of the Cuban Republic is “very dear” to the government and people of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-06
President Roosevelt assures President Estrada Palma that troops recently sent to Cuba were simply replacements for soldiers whose term of enlistment had expired. Secretary of State John Hay has been instructed to discuss with the Cuban government the placement and staffing of naval stations on the Cuban coast. The United States does not desire a naval station at Havana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-27
President Roosevelt thanks President Palma and the Cuban people for the gift they sent for his daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s wedding. He praises the country and expresses hope for its future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-19
President Roosevelt sincerely thanks Cuban President Palma for the book. He cannot express what it means to him to have aided in freeing Cuba, and congratulates Palma’s wisdom and firmness in guiding the young republic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-21
President Roosevelt rejoices with President Estrada Palma at the termination of negotiations between the United States and Cuba. Roosevelt is gratified at the “promised stability of the Cuban Republic.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-22
President Roosevelt sends his congratulations to President Estrada Palma and the people of Cuba on the one year anniversary of Cuban independence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-20
President Roosevelt sends his congratulations on the election of Tomás Estrada Palma as President of Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-28