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Victor Hugo Duras received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and appreciates him taking an interest. He hopes Roosevelt will contact Senator Elihu Root about appointing him as minister following Oscar S. Straus’ resignation. Duras is pleased Andrew Carnegie selected Root as the peace fund’s trustee, as many Europeans have confidence in him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-16
Victor Hugo Duras is writing a biographical piece about Theodore Roosevelt for a French publication, and asks Lyman Abbott if it would be possible to get a copy of Abbott’s book The Real Roosevelt. Duras is a personal acquaintance of Roosevelt, and promises he will treat him fairly and honorably in his piece.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-21
Victor Hugo Duras would like to put himself forward for the secretaryship of the International Peace Commission that will be appointed by President William H. Taft. He asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a letter to Senator Elihu Root on his behalf. Duras also believes that Roosevelt’s future is in international politics and strongly urges him to seek the chairmanship of the commission. He thinks that the commission and development of an international court of justice will strengthen the United States’s international standing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-06