File No. 17172/2A.
President Roosevelt to the King of Italy.
[Telegram.]
Washington, December 29,
1908.
With all my countrymen, I am appalled by the dreadful calamity which has befallen your country. I offer my sincerest sympathy. American National Red Cross has issued appeal for contributions for the sufferers and notified me that they will immediately communicate with the Italian Red Cross.
Theodore
Roosevelt.