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The Secretary of State to the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic (Welles)
16. You are authorized by the President to deliver the following message to the Provisional President on his installation:
“On this day when you assume the office of Chief Executive of the Provisional Government of the Dominican Republic, I wish to assure you of the hearty good will of the Government and people of the United States, and of their sincere hope for the successful functioning of your Government and for the peace and prosperity of your country. Permit me, personally, to felicitate you upon your selection for the high office upon which you enter today and to express my best wishes for your personal welfare. (Signed) Warren G. Harding.”