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Quesada, Gonzalo de, 1868-1915

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gonzalo de Quesada

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gonzalo de Quesada

Reaffirming his good feelings for Minister Gonzalo de Quesada and Cuba, President Roosevelt warns that Cuban independence is in jeopardy. He admonishes Cuban patriots come together to ensure liberty. As per treaty, the United States has the right to intervene “for the maintenance in Cuba of a government adequate for the protection of life, property and individual liberty.” Roosevelt is sending Secretary of War William H. Taft and Acting Secretary of State Robert Bacon as representatives to render aid.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-14