Mr. de Margerie to Mr. Hay.
Washington, September 25, 1902.
Mr. Secretary of State: The minister of foreign affairs, after perusing Captain Gallagher’s report, who was requested to carry to Martinique the assistance which the Government and people of the United States granted for the victims of the catastrophe of May 8, has directed me to renew the expression of thanks from the Government of the Republic for the generous initiative displayed by the Government of the United States toward the afflicted people of our colony.
I esteem myself particularly happy, Mr. Secretary of State, to be directed to perform that agreeable duty, and I beg you to accept the renewed assurance of my high consideration.