Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay discusses potential changes in the diplomatic service.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-08-03
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Hay, John, 1838-1905
Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay believes that he has been “properly punished” in regard to the confusion surrounding a consular appointment for Senator Pritchard’s friend.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-07-11
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Dr. Hill has requested transfer to the foreign diplomatic service and Secretary of State Hay would like to see the request honored.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-08-04
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay forwards a letter from Gist Blair, requesting that President Roosevelt wait to make an appointment for the Court of Claims until he returns to Washington and is able to meet with Senator McComas and the Maryland delegation, who will speak on Blair’s behalf.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-08-06
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay returns to President Roosevelt a letter from Senator William P. Frye regarding William B. Dickey, former consul to Callao, Peru. Dickey was removed from office after complaints and an investigation, with Frye’s knowledge; but on Dickey’s return to the U.S., he convinced Frye that he was innocent. A second investigation concluded there was insufficient evidence for Dickey’s removal, and Hay has promised Frye that something will be done for Dickey at the earliest possible opportunity. Frye is not satisfied and is now petitioning for Richard R. Neill, who first brought the charges against Dickey, to be replaced by Charles V. Herdliska, and for Dickey to be returned to Callao.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-21
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay wrote Herbert G. Squiers some time ago to give no support to any scheme for annexation of Cuba. As Minister to Cuba, Squiers is to communicate that the only circumstances under which annexation would occur – and it is not deemed desirable by the United States – would be at the insistence of the Cubans themselves.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-07-25
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay congratulates President Roosevelt on his “historic sense,” being able to appreciate and enjoy his place in history. Hay does not believe there is any remedy for the matter with Senator Frye. A place needs to be found for William B. Dickey. At another time, Roosevelt might push back against such senatorial interference in consular appointments, but this case is not the one and Frye is not the man with which to do so.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-25
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay is feeling better after a week of vacation. He feels that the Bragg matter is not pressing and looks forward to a tranquil summer.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-28
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay spent a “pleasant hour yesterday with Mrs. Roosevelt and the children” through the pictures in the Ladies’ Home Journal.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-29
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay is amazed by the Canadian demand for the Lynn Canal.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-30
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay forwards material pertaining to a dispute between Brazil and Bolivia.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-11
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Telegram from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay would like President Roosevelt’s assistance in convincing Secretary of War Elihu Root to take a vacation.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-12
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay informs President Roosevelt that he has received assurances from Russia that it does not seek exclusive mining rights in Manchuria. Hay is continuing his work on the Colombian treaty.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-07-12
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay is working on the Alaskan boundary issue and suggests the treaty of 1825 be interpreted by a tribunal of six. Hay believes any ruling would favor the United States.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-14
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Letter from John Hay to George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of State Hay advises George B. Cortelyou to reply with thanks for the offer, but assert that President Roosevelt declines to purchase the picture.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-15
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay is going on vacation and is pleased with the clean docket he is leaving behind. At President Roosevelt’s instruction, Hay is not dealing with Canada for the time being.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-07-15
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Yikuang, from the Chinese ministry of foreign affairs, will be arriving in the United States, and Secretary of State Hay suggests that President Roosevelt invite him to a luncheon at Oyster Bay, New York.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-07-17
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay encloses a document he intends to send to Romania regarding their duty to Jews.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-17
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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay is heading for vacation in Newbury, New Hampshire, but remains concerned about several upcoming royal visits and the Bragg incident in Cuba.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-18
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Letter from John Hay to George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of State Hay has received the telegram in regard to William Lawrence Penfield and will take no action until consulting with Senator Joseph W. Bailey.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-05