Holls, Frederick William, 1857-1903

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-08-24

Creator(s)

Holls, Frederick William, 1857-1903

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Frederick William Holls encourages President Roosevelt to write a complimentary letter to Ambassador White upon his retirement. He also believes the situation is ideal for the purchase of land in Panama for an interoceanic canal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-29

Frederick William Holls offers his opinion on improving methods of baggage handling for incoming European passengers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-12

Frederick William Holls writes to President Roosevelt regarding a previously sent letter in which Theodore Roosevelt apparently misunderstood his arguments on the issues of Egypt, Manchuria, and their interactions with Great Britain and Russia, respectively. Holls intends to set Roosevelt straight on the matter in which he was arguing so that the president may fully understand his points.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-06

With his friendly note, Frederick William Holls includes a copy of Baron von Kallay’s pamphlet on Hungary and a copy of Mr. Balch’s book on the Alaska Boundary, both of which he thinks will interest him. He wanted to send a copy of the “Bible for Learners,” however, the edition he preferred was out of print and he will forward another edition to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-17

The Vatican is making an effort to join the Hague Convention and thus be recognized as a state and government by all signatories of the convention. Frederick William Holls argues that the United States should oppose this recognition and only give the Pope the same recognition as other religious leaders.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-14

Frederick William Holls argues against joining Great Britain and Japan in their opposition to the Russian annexation of Manchuria. He believes that friendship with Russia is very important and that Russian and American interests do not seriously conflict. Holls will be unable to serve as an “umpire” to arbitrate claims by Germany and Italy against Venezuela. He has other commitments that will prevent him from leaving the country during the summer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-09

Letter of introduction for Eugene Seeger, United States Consul General at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-22

Frederick William Holls is anxious for the success of the Alaskan Boundary Treaty, but calls President Roosevelt’s attention to King Edward VII’s reference to the joint commission as an “Arbitral Tribunal”.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-19

There is a boundary dispute between the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. Frederick William Holls is concerned about the potential consequences of arbitration or a treaty on American interests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-05

Frederick William Holls is concerned about the Alaskan boundary agreement and insists that under international law the agreement constitutes an attempt at arbitration. Holls fears the political effects of the treaty and would like to discuss the issue further with President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-02

Frederick William Holls does not believe a Nicaraguan canal to be feasible and urges President Roosevelt to extend negotiations with Colombia. Holls goes so far as to support the annexation of Panama to the United States before or after Panama gains independence from Colombia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-20

Frederick William Holls asks George B. Cortelyou to arrange a lunch between President Roosevelt and the German Society of the City of New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-15

Frederick W. Holls considers the submission of the Venezuelan crisis to the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague to be a triumph for the Roosevelt administration. He congratulates President Roosevelt on this achievement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-27

Frederick Holls has heard there is Japanese opposition to John Barrett being appointed Minister to Japan. Holls believes that Barrett will perform well in this position and thinks that the Japanese are causing difficulties in order to display their equality with the great powers. There is the possibility that the late Minister to Japan, Colonel Buck, spoke badly of Barrett to the Japanese, leading to this opposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-10

Frederick W. Holls would like to know if President Roosevelt will be attending the dinner for Vajiravudh, the crown prince of Siam. Holls believes that public opinion is with Roosevelt regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike and against the operators.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-07

A New York based citizen’s group is forming to help bring an end to the Anthracite Coal Strike. They request news of President Roosevelt’s conference with the coal operators and miners at the earliest possible time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-02

Frederick William Holls hopes that the dinner for Vajiravudh, the Crown Prince of Siam, will not take place on October 14 or 15 as he will be in Pawtucket, Rhode Island at the dedication of a public library donated by his father-in-law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-29

Frederick William Holls encloses letters regarding the Berlin ambassadorship from Theodore Lange and Emil von Schleinitz. Holls supports David Jayne Hill for the position and hopes for an opportunity to discuss possible appointments with President Roosevelt if he decides to revise his decision.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-03

Frederick William Holls congratulates President Roosevelt on his successful trip and many valuable speeches. He is still collecting the letters he promised regarding the Berlin ambassadorship.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-02