Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1905

The Secretary of State to the Diplomatic and Consular Officers of the United States.

Department of State,
Washington , July 19, 1905 .

Gentlemen: I have to inform you that the President has appointed me to be Secretary of State of the United States, and that I have this day entered upon the duties of the office.

I am, gentlemen, your most obedient servant,

Elihu Root.