File No. 763.72/8296
The Cuban Chargé ( Torralbas ) to the Secretary of State
[Translation]
No. 170
Washington
,
December 21, 1917
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[Received December 22.]
[Received December 22.]
Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to inform your excellency that the Congress of my nation in joint session of the 16th instant declared and the President of the Republic proclaimed a state of war between the Republic of Cuba and the Imperial and Royal Government of Austria-Hungary.
I avail myself [etc.]
Dr. J. R. Torralbas