Letter from Secretary of State of Liberia containing apology

Creator

Edwin S. Barclay, Secretary of State

Date

11/11/26

Transcription

Copy of letter from Secretary of State of Liberia containing apology. No. 2.

Department of State
Monrovia, Liberia.
November 11, 1926

1109/L.

Sir,

I am instructed by the President to express to you, Dr. Shattuck and the other members of your mission how deeply the Government of Liberia deplores the regrettable incident which recently took place in connection with Dr. Shattuck.

The President has already ordered the refunding of the fine paid by Dr. Shattuck, and in addition has instituted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate matter.

You may be assured that prompt exemplary measures of a disciplinary character will be taken against all officials who may be shown by the investigation to have over-stepped the bounds of official duty.

With sentiments of great respect,
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,

Edwin S. Barclay
Secretary of State

Dr. R. P. Strong
Monrovia, Liberia

Type

Diary

Citation

Edwin S. Barclay, Secretary of State, “Letter from Secretary of State of Liberia containing apology,” A Liberian Journey: History, Memory, and the Making of a Nation, accessed March 29, 2024, https://liberianhistory.org/items/show/1165.