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Lee of Fareham, Viscount (Arthur Hamilton Lee), 1868-1947

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Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee recently returned from Canada where he was on a mission to gather opinions related to the Alaskan Arbitration land dispute. Locals seems to be glad the matter is over, although there is resentment towards Newfoundland’s “modus vivendi.” Self-described “King of Newfoundland” Robert Gillespie Reid thinks only the basest politicians are against it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-30

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee enjoyed reading what President Roosevelt enclosed. While not familiar with long-term battle practice, Lee would like to compare Britain’s methods with those described by William Sowden Sims. Lee has written to the Admiral for more information and hopes to hear back by the time he returns to Washington, D.C. to visit Roosevelt early next month. There were photographs of the HMS Deadnought in a recent issues of the Illustrated London News and can be now rated a complete success.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-19

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee thanks President Roosevelt for the prompt and generous response to his request for a letter of credentials. Lee has written to Sir Edward Grey and hopes to get a response within the next few weeks. Lee plans to return to Washington, D.C., to see Roosevelt before he leaves for Panama and proposes lunching with Elihu Root, William H. Taft, and Robert Bacon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-16

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee writes to President Theodore Roosevelt taking him up on his promise to write a letter representing his views that Lee can bring to give to the British government, and especially, his opposition. Lee cannot recommend a form for the letter beyond what the two sketched out during their horse ride Friday, but lists for Roosevelt the points he sees as being most valuable. Among these are to mention that Lee employs Roosevelt’s confidence yet always holds British interests at the top. Lee will use these credentials only when necessary. He thanks Roosevelt for his help in the matter and is glad they rekindled their old friendship. Lee had not ridden a horse in years.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-14

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee tells President Roosevelt of his and his wife’s, Ruth Moore Lee, travel plans to visit New York and Washington, D.C., including the addresses at which he can be reached. Lee asks when it would be most convenient for them to meet and discuss “the matter” and says they are delighted to spend a couple of nights at the White House.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-03

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee received President Roosevelt’s letter and would like to speak with Roosevelt in person. Lee has been feeling for some time that the “men-at-the-wheel” have not been as in touch or as informed of each others’ views as they should be. Under normal conditions, Lee would rush over to see Roosevelt at once, but as he is currently in poor health, he will have to postpone traveling for a few months.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-08

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee is working on arranging a special visit between the British Squadron and the United States Navy in Annapolis, which he believes would benefit relations between the two countries and foster appreciation for naval forces in general. Prince Louis of Battenberg will be commanding the squadron, and while he is a prince, he has also worked his way up the military ranks through character and intelligence. As this is not meant to be a hallow ceremonial affair, Lee hopes President Roosevelt will impart any advice necessary to ensure the success of this trip. Truth be told, Lee looks forward to coming to the United States. It has been so long since he has been there that he almost feels homesick, which he finds amusing. He has been following American politics and is looking forward to discussing many issues with Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-24

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee sends friendly greetings to President Roosevelt and discusses Lee’s work in the British government. He then goes on to discuss the Russo-Japanese War and their “little friend Shiba in Cuba.” He concludes by saying how much he misses “his American friend” and while he knows Roosevelt is busy, he does not want to lose touch simply because of distance and the passage of time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-01

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee is glad to have the pictures President Roosevelt sent of him jumping on horseback, and wishes he could have accompanied him. Lee has found news coming from American newspapers “more than usually interesting lately,” and comments that the state of politics seems perplexing to an outsider, mentioning a number of issues. He shares the sentiment of many Americans in wishing that Roosevelt could have served another term in the presidency, but respects his opinion on the matter. He hopes that after leaving the presidency Roosevelt will be able to make “a private ‘out-of-season’ visit to England” to see his friends there. Lee provides a brief update on British politics as well, saying “the present government has shown an extraordinary capacity for mismanaging its own affairs,” and jokingly suggesting that Roosevelt come to England to help manage the government.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-16

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee and his wife, Ruth Moore Lee, are happy that President Roosevelt appreciates their gift of the painting “Seats of the Mighty.” After being president for seven years, Lee believes a year-long African safari is the best curative. He outlines “a plan… for you to visit England without annoyance,” inviting Roosevelt to stay at either his London house or the one in the Highlands. Roosevelt’s reaction to the Olympic controversies delights Lee, who feels international games cause more friction than good feelings. Lee discusses British naval preparation and questions the German policies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-06

Mr. Maurice Low and President Roosevelt

Mr. Maurice Low and President Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee refutes President Roosevelt’s characterization in the British press as disseminated by A. Maurice Low, a correspondent for the London Morning Post. Lee claims that Low is sympathetic to Roosevelt’s political enemies and unfriendly publications and that his reporting does a disservice to Roosevelt and the British public.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-11