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Sleeper, Jacob, 1869-1930

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Telegram to Jacob Sleeper

This confidential telegram informs Jacob Sleeper, chargé d’affaires ad interim, that President Roosevelt has ordered ships to enter Cuban waters and he will determine how they are to be used to protect “American life and property.” Sleeper is allowed to request asylum for Americans but under no circumstances is he allowed to request the landing of any armed force from the State Department. Sleeper should continue to report all developments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-12

Creator(s)

Unknown

Telegram from Jacob Sleeper to Elihu Root

Chargé d’affairs Sleeper informs Secretary of State Root about insurgency activities in Cuba. An emissary has left Havana to attempt to induce Faustino Guerra to cease hostilities and begin peace negotiations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-07

Creator(s)

Root, Elihu, 1845-1937

Telegram from Alvey A. Adee to Jacob Sleeper

Assistant Secretary of State Adee informs chargé d’affairs to Cuba Sleeper about a telegram stating Cuban insurgents disarmed guards and took horses from the Trinidad Sugar Company. Adee directs Sleeper to alert the Cuban government and to extend protection to the company.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-31

Creator(s)

Adee, Alvey A. (Alvey Augustus), 1842-1924

Letter from Juan Francisco O’Farrill to Jacob Sleeper

Juan Francisco O’Farrill, Secretary of State and Justice for the Republic of Cuba, reports to Jacob Sleeper, the charge d’affaires to Cuba, about the current state of the rebellion. The Cuban government has defeated the rebels in Santa Clara and Havana Provinces, and the newspapers are reporting that the rebellion is on the decline following these losses. Colonel Avalos is restoring public order in Pinar del Rio and is trying to engage with the rebels under Pedro Betancourt Davalos and Faustino Guerra. Other generals are arriving daily in Havana and offering their support to President Tomás Estrada Palma and soon the insurrectionists will be conquered.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-01

Creator(s)

O'Farrill y Chapotin, Juan Francisco, 1862-

Letter from Juan Francisco O’Farrill to Jacob Sleeper

Cuban Secretary of State and Justice O’Farrill submits a statement regarding the insurgent forces operating against the government of Cuba and the government forces opposing them. The Cuban government will institute a vigorous campaign as soon as the arms and ammunition ordered from the United States are received, and it hopes to crush the revolt in a short time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-28

Creator(s)

O'Farrill y Chapotin, Juan Francisco, 1862-