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Edward Reeve Merritt is looking to correct errors in the original application and would appreciate a word from Vice President Roosevelt to his attorney.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Edward Reeve Merritt encloses a $750 check from an unnamed committee where he serves as treasurer. The money is for Boer victims of the South African War and is to be distributed by President Roosevelt. Merritt requests that most of the money go towards relief in the Orange Free State, the often forgotten ally of the South African Republic (Transvaal).
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-14
Edward Reeve Merritt tells President Roosevelt that he has learned about the situation Wilhelm Snyman, a founder of the Boer colony in Mexico, finds himself. Merritt suggests Roosevelt could look into the situation and talk to Ambassador Enrique Creel about Snyman. Merritt hopes Alice Roosevelt Longworth makes a speedy recovery and sends his regards to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-13
Edward Reeve Merritt and his wife Leila met with Mr. Heinze and found him interesting. He hopes that President Roosevelt will meet with Heinze.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-27
Edward Reeve Merritt forwards a check for $350 which he received from Franklin Delano Roosevelt for the “sufferers in South Africa” and asks that the State Department use the money where it will be of “best advantage.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-02
According to the peace terms of the Second Boer War, General Wilhelm Snyman can only return to South Africa as a prisoner, and Edward Reeve Merritt believes the United Kingdom should take this opportunity to offer amnesty, similar to what occurred in the United States after the American Civil War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-03
Edward Reeve Merritt will bring Commandant Wilhelm Snyman to meet President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, if it is convenient for Roosevelt. Merritt has something of importance to discuss with Roosevelt, related to the Transvaal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Edward Reeve Merritt extends a luncheon invitation to President Roosevelt and his friends on election day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26