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04 vanesapril Puz, File. JAMES HODMERK Day MIDEX BUREAERNEY AND COUNBELOR Fan 1918 APR 10 13 DEPOT OF STATE NEW YORK. March 29;0. 4913 APR sys STATE 48 WALL STREET. ལས WIWIVES ON THE Secretary of States CIQUATICS 191 THE Sir: As one of the representatives of the United States in Central America, enjoyed the opportunity of studying the character and disposition of their peoples, especially with regard to the treatment of citizens of the United States residing in ho se Republics. They were exceedingly jealous of any interference in their political affairs by foreigners, but generous and liberal 711. 13 10 IND BUREAU in the advancement of their interests when they did not conflict with Governmental authority.
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