Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1898

Mr. Leger to Mr. Sherman.

Legation of the Republic of Haiti,
Washington, February 16, 1898.

Mr. Secretary of State: The news of the sad accident which has befallen the Maine has deeply touched me, and I beg leave to express my condolence and sympathy with the families of the unfortunate victims. My Government can not fail to feel deep concern on account of the loss which the United States have just experienced.

Be pleased to accept etc.,

J. N. Leger.