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Penfield, William Lawrence, 1846-1909

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Letter from William Lawrence Penfield to William Loeb

Letter from William Lawrence Penfield to William Loeb

William Lawrence Penfield reports to William Loeb on a matter at the American Consulate in Brazil. After Penfield arrived in Brazil, Consul-General Eugene Seeger “launched out in charges” against Ambassador David E. Thompson. Penfield later spoke with Thompson, who told Penfield that there was a matter at the Consulate in Rio, which he believed the United States government should investigate. Penfield said he will investigate the matter quietly and suggested that Thompson submit any evidence to him under the cover of it being a matter of “commercial relations” with Brazil.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-12

Creator(s)

Penfield, William Lawrence, 1846-1909

Letter from William Lawrence Penfield to the Diplomatic Bureau

Letter from William Lawrence Penfield to the Diplomatic Bureau

William Lawrence Penfield directs the Diplomatic Bureau how to respond to a letter from Senator Millard. Millard’s constituents had invested money and time on building a railroad, a wharf and immigration consensus in 1901, prior to a period of instability in San Domingo which stopped all American activity. An extension of time in which to accomplish these goals is requested, and consideration will be given to this request.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-16

Creator(s)

Penfield, William Lawrence, 1846-1909

Supplemental memorandum in re the sinking of the Knight Commander

Supplemental memorandum in re the sinking of the Knight Commander

William Lawrence Penfield discusses the rules for the capture of vessels at sea, including whether the captor has the right to destroy the vessel. He speculates on the effect such policies would have if the United States and Great Britain went to war, noting that “unless United States cruisers are authorized to destroy, in case of military necessity, neutral vessels carrying arms and…other contraband goods to Great Britain, the United States Government would be put at a great disadvantage…” He also discusses the situation with the Knight Commander and the possible effects of suggestions by Lord Lansdowne.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-04

Creator(s)

Penfield, William Lawrence, 1846-1909

Letter from William Lawrence Penfield to William Loeb

Letter from William Lawrence Penfield to William Loeb

William Lawrence Penfield notes that he did not have time to “develop sufficiently certain phases of the question of the sinking” of the Knight Commander in the supplemental memorandum. Although information about the sinking “does not change the essential aspects of the case,” it does support the argument that they should be cautious when “dealing with ‘gift-bearing Greeks.'”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-06

Creator(s)

Penfield, William Lawrence, 1846-1909