The German Emperor to President McKinley.
I received with pleasure the decision of the United States that American and German soldiers shall fight together for the common cause of civilization under one commander in chief. The brave army of your country which have shown of late so many warlike qualities, united with Europe, will be irresistible. Field Marshal Count Waldersee, who will have the honor of leading your forces, is not a stranger to America. His wife is an American by birth. I beg your excellency to accept my heartfelt thanks for the confidence the United States place in the leadership of Count Waldersee.