Conclusiones Fundamentales Sobre La Guerra Libertadora Cubana De 1895

the representatives of the Cuban revolution in South and Central America, and France, to Tomas Estrada Palma, the head of the delega tion in New York.The letters of the agents report their activities, the problems encountered and the progress achieved or the disappointments received.They provide many details regarding the methods employed in presenting the Cuban case and the attitude of the various govern ments.The sympathy of the numerous friends of an independent Cuba and the contributions to the cause are set forth.Particularly revealing are a number of letters dealing with the effect on the Spanish-speaking countries of the entry of the United States into the war with Spain.The work and contribution of the Cuban exiles in those republics in favor of the revolution, as well as some of their personal difficulties, are related.The reports from France deal with interesting phases of the movement.Dr. Ramon Betances, the agent there, is revealed as having been fre quently in communication with Spaniards who were desirous of reaching a solution of the Cuban problem and even at times as having received proposals which he transmitted to New York.His activity in propa ganda, in aiding Cubans in Spanish prisons, in connection with securing munitions and supplies, and in arranging credits, is disclosed.The documents included are Nos.16,516 to 16,790, inclusive, from the collection of the Cuban Delegation which was deposited in the National Archive by President Estrada Palma in 1906.They serve to complement the letters and instructions of Estrada Palma or his secre tary to the representatives which appeared in Volume I of the Correspondencia diplomdtica.Each volume has an introduction by Captain Joaquin Llaverias, the director of the National Archive.The state ments give information regarding the men chosen to represent the Cuban interests and to seek aid for the support of the revolutionary movement.Photographs of the agents are included.The National Archive of Cuba and

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