File No. 3742/5–A.
The Secretary of State to President-elect Leguia.
[Telegram.]
Department of State,
Washington , May 28, 1908 .
Washington , May 28, 1908 .
Mrs. Root joins me in hearty and sincere congratulations upon your election to the Presidency of Peru, and in the best wishes for a successful and glorious administration.
Elihu Root.