Mr. Swenson to Mr.
Hay.
Legation of the United States,
Copenhagen, March 13,
1901.
No. 194.]
Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, for
your information, a copy of a letter from Lars Chris. Jensen,
Cooleyville, Minn., and of mine in reply thereto, regarding the effect
of his naturalization in the United States on his former allegiance to
Denmark.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure 1.]
Mr. Jensen to
Mr. Swenson.
Cooleyville, Minn., January 29, 1901.
Dear Sir: As I am a native of Denmark,
emigrated to America at the age of 21 years, 1890, am now 32 years,
and a full citizen of America, I would like to be released from all
allegiance to Denmark or any sovereign thereof, but as I do not know
the form it has to go through, would like very much to get your
advice about it, and whom to apply to if you are not the right
party, and about what the expenses will be. I intend to make a visit
to Denmark in the near future and would not like to go through the
Danish army for the pleasure of visiting my native country one or
two months. If any reference is necessary in regard to this matter,
please write William Rob. Anderson, register of deeds, Albert Lea,
Minn. I was born in Wejen Lendum Sogn, Jyland, July 27, 1868.
[Inclosure 2.]
Mr. Swenson to
Mr. Jensen.
Legation of the United States,
Copenhagen, February 18, 1901.
Sir: Replying to yours of the 29th ultimo,
I beg to say that your naturalization as a citizen of the United
States has released you from your former allegiance to Denmark, and
that no further steps are necessary for that purpose.
Denmark recognizes the right of expatriation, and in case you return
here without the intention to reside permanently you will be treated
as a citizen of the United States.
Having emigrated to America at the age of 21, and having acquired
full citizenship there, you are not liable to military service on
your temporary return to Denmark.
I would advise you to bring with you your certificate of
naturalization, and to procure a passport either from the Department
of State at Washington or, on your arrival, from the legation of the
United States here.
Respectfully, yours,
