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Keene, Francis Bowler, 1856-1945

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Letter from Francis Bowler Keene to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Francis Bowler Keene to Theodore Roosevelt

Consul Keene agrees with his friend’s comment that Theodore Roosevelt is a seer, as evidenced by his article, “Race Decadence,” which is “fundamentally and everlastingly right.” He shares an amusing anecdote about a Dutch consul’s response to a comment by his wife, Emerin Keene, on how disappointing Queen Wilhelmina’s lack of children must be. Using literary quotations and personal narratives, Keene discusses the sorrow of child mortality and marital infertility.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-15

Creator(s)

Keene, Francis Bowler, 1856-1945

Letter from Francis Bowler Keene to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Francis Bowler Keene to Theodore Roosevelt

Francis Bowler Keene has admired President Roosevelt since their time at Harvard, and he encloses a “tribute” he originally wrote in 1901 and has since edited for submission to a publication seeking verse about the Roosevelt administration. However, Keene does not believe the work is good enough to be published. He is grateful for Roosevelt’s support of his diplomatic career, and alludes to his application for the post of Consul General of Switzerland. “Countless people” have praised his devoted and conscientious work as a consul in Europe. Keene hopes to see Roosevelt in Naples next year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-02

Creator(s)

Keene, Francis Bowler, 1856-1945

Letter from Francis Bowler Keene to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Francis Bowler Keene to Theodore Roosevelt

Francis Bowler Keene explains the origin and status of a libel lawsuit to President Roosevelt. Louis Hite originally tried to have Keene removed from his post in the American consulate in Geneva, Switzerland, after Keene wrote letters against Hite who was separating from his wife. Failing that, Hite has now sued Keene for libel in his home city of Milwaukee. Keene assures Roosevelt that he was involved in the entire business against his wishes, and hopes Roosevelt, as a former classmate, will not forget his conscientious service.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-01

Creator(s)

Keene, Francis Bowler, 1856-1945