Letter of Condolences to the Mexican President, June 8, 1931

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2

Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0049

Letter of Condolences to the Mexican President

Scope and Contents:

The Governor of Oklahoma expresses regret to the Mexican Consul regarding the shooting of Emilio Cortes Rubio and others by a Deputy Sheriff in Carter County. The Governor states that the boys were carrying concealed weapons, which is against state law, but they had not committed any other crimes. The Governor promises to investigate the incident to determine if the officer acted without authority. The Governor asks the Consul to convey his apologies to the President of Mexico.