Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
There have been many complaints from Ecuadorian officials against Consul De Leon in relation to his drunkenness and violent temper. Minister Carbo of Ecuador encouraged the removal of De Leon. Secretary of State Hay had suggested De Leon be removed from office and was pleased when De Leon took a leave of absence and said that he would not return. However, De Leon is now complaining to his friends about his mistreatment and would like his record cleared on the State Department’s books. Hay has no problems with these records being destroyed.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-07
