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John R. Carter, secretary of the American Embassy in London, informs Mrs. Whitelaw Reid of her husband’s bout of influenza. Whitelaw Reid, American Ambassador of Great Britian, is in good spirits and implores his wife not to worry.
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1907-02-20
Ambassador Carter, Secretary of the American Embassy in London, thanks President Roosevelt for his letters, and for having his daughter Mildred stay at the White House. Carter discusses the response of the British public and press to the “Jamaica incident.” This likely refers to the inadequate relief provided by British Governor of Jamaica James Alexander Swettenham to Jamaican residents after the Kingston earthquake, and the subsequent intervention by American Rear Admiral C. H. Davis. The reaction in Britain is one of “amazement, indignation, and mortification.” However, Roosevelt’s answers to British Secretary of State for War R. B. Haldane’s and British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Edward Grey’s telegrams “had a most soothing effect.” Carter also references an earlier conversation he and Roosevelt had about Swettenham, in connection with the Panama Canal.
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1907-01-25
John R. Carter encloses a newspaper clipping relating to the affairs of the Congo. He informs President Roosevelt that Parliament has accomplished little of international interest, because of their focus on Augustine Birrell’s Education Bill. Newspapers have been focusing on James Bryce’s appointment as ambassador to Washington, which Carter supports. Carter notes that Secretary of State Elihu Root’s request for coal supplies on the Potomac was quickly fulfilled.
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1906-12-21
John R. Carter updates President Roosevelt on various situations in England, namely, the progress of Mackenzie King in meeting with members of the government and promoting Roosevelt’s policies in regard to Japan. He is doing well, and has met with Edward Grey and leading members of the cabinet. Grey has previously been “sanguine” about Japan, but Carter hopes that King has enlightened him about the issue of Japanese immigration. A new Prime Minister will be installed around Easter, and it will probably be H. H. Asquith.
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1908-04-03
John R. Carter, second secretary of the American Embassy, London, confirms that the letters President Roosevelt sent have arrived, and thanks Roosevelt for the confidence that he has shown in him. He will write more fully later, as he is going to go visit Arthur Hamilton Lee, who is sick.
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1908-02-18
John R. Carter encloses three articles about President Roosevelt that he believes Roosevelt will find amusing. Arthur Hamilton Lee’s response to Maurice Low’s article will appeal to “fair-minded” people. Carter thanks Roosevelt for his last letter and updates him on his family’s activities over Christmas.
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1908-01-12
John R. Carter sends President Roosevelt a copy of Guy Laking’s work in the Royal Collections of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, presented by Edward VII, King of Great Britain, and a clipping of an editorial from The London Times. He wishes Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt happy holidays.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-20
John R. Carter, secretary at the American embassy in London, acknowledges J. E. Hodder-Williams’ desire to have his book, The Life of Sir George Williams, forwarded to President Roosevelt. The President receives many requests for acknowledgments in favor of books, and he is not likely to provide one, but the embassy will be happy to forward the book if Hodder-Williams still wishes them to do so.
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1906-11-13
Diplomat John Ridgely Carter informs President Roosevelt that he can expect a bust of Admiral Lord Nelson and plaque commemorating Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar courtesy of the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society.
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1905-12-15
John R. Carter, secretary of the American Embassy in London, sends President Roosevelt five facsimiles of the Oxford reproduction of William Shakespeare’s works not included in his first folio. The Authorities of the University of Oxford hope he will accept them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-15