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Evelyn Baring, the Earl of Cromer, thanks President Roosevelt for the invitation to visit the United States, but must unfortunately decline. Baring’s health is not good, and he also thinks that he will have a lot of political work that will prevent him taking trips.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-29
The Earl of Cromer is unable to visit the United States but enjoyed his time there in the past, even spending time with General Grant’s army at Petersburg. He has heard that Leonard Wood will be visiting Egypt and gives his assurance that General Wood will receive a generous welcome. He believes Wood has done a good job of handling the situation in Cuba. He thanks President Roosevelt for his kind message sent through John St. Loe Strachey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-25