Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1898

Mr. Sherman to Sir Julian Pauncefote.

Department of State,
Washington, March 14, 1898.

My Dear Sir Julian: His excellency the governor of Florida writes me that the chamber of commerce of the port of Tampa, together with other citizens of Florida, have decided to again celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Victoria on the 24th day of May next. At the governor’s instance, I have the pleasure to acquaint you with this purpose, and, in view of the very good impression produced last year when a ship of Her Majesty’s navy visited Tampa on a like occasion, to invite your kindly offices, with the view of extending to Her Majesty’s Government the invitation and request that a British naval vessel again visit Tampa and unite with the citizens of Florida in this friendly commemoration.

Believe me, etc.

John Sherman.