Darius Denis to Ebenezer D. Bassett, September 29, 1871
B. Bureau of Foreign Relations, Port au Prince, September 29, 1871. Mr. Minister Resident: Notwithstanding the formal assurance already given to you by my government that it intends to observe…
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B. Bureau of Foreign Relations, Port au Prince, September 29, 1871. Mr. Minister Resident: Notwithstanding the formal assurance already given to you by my government that it intends to observe…
[Inclosure A in No. 99.—Unofficial.—Translation.] Mr. Denis to Mr. Bassett. Department of State for Foreign Affairs, Port au Prince, November 24, 1871. My Dear Minister: I have this morning received…
[Inclosure No. 1 in No. 187.—Translation] republic of hayti, section of foreign affairs. Le Comité d’Ordre Public, Port au Prince, July 19, 1879—76th of the Independence. Liberty! Equality! Fraternity! Mr.…