Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912 Archives - Page 3 of 12

Ambassador Reid advises Theodore Roosevelt to look for a tract by George Grey, the brother of British Foreign Secretary Edward Grey, with advise on how to avoid malaria in Africa. Reid also insists that both Edith and Roosevelt stay at his house when they are in England following his trip. He provides additional advise on where Roosevelt should stay during his trip through England. Reid has opted not to send Roosevelt clippings about his leaving office because he believes he is already inundated with them.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-03-08

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid explains two matters vital for President Roosevelt to know before he embarks on his African journey: English dress codes and the dangers of mosquito bites. Reid also hopes to continue his diplomatic service under President-Elect William H. Taft and also mentions that Chesterfield House may be available as a site for an embassy. In closing, Reid discusses reactions to recent speeches and congratulates Roosevelt on his “triumphant exit.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-02-23

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid updates President Roosevelt on his plan to speak to Lord Crewe soon about the white rhinoceros. He shares the details of his recent shooting excursions at Wrest Park. Reid applauds Roosevelt’s political triumphs in the “late shindies.” He apologizes if his previous letter put Roosevelt in a difficult position. It would please Reid to stay in Great Britain at least until Roosevelt’s visit, but he does not want to cause his friends trouble.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-02-02

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Telegram from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid informs President Roosevelt that Lord Crewe will happily write to the Ugandan authorities about the matter they requested.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-02-04

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid goes into detail about a recent conversation with Lord Crewe. He just sent a brief telegram on the matter, but Crewe is willing to write to the Ugandan authorities about President Roosevelt’s planned elephant hunting. Crewe also gave the common warning that white rhinoceros will be hard to find. However, Crewe was happy to hear that if Roosevelt gets two he intends to give one to the British Museum. They also discussed the issue of Sir Robert Bond. No one is looking forward to the royal family’s upcoming trip to Berlin.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-02-04

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to William H. Taft

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge has written to Ambassador Reid that Reid will remain at his post until August, at which point a successor will replace him. Reid recommends that President-Elect Taft wait to replace him, both because of Reid’s family’s needs and because if a successor came instead in June he would arrive when the King, Court, Ministers, and Parliament were all in session. The rumor that Reid announced he would remain at his post under Taft’s administration is false and Reid published a contradictory statement when it was brought to his attention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-01-22

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid encloses a copy of the letter he wrote to President-elect William H. Taft in which he explains why he believes he should maintain his post longer than currently planned. The King of England appreciated President Roosevelt’s speech on British rule in India and mentioned as well that he hoped Reid would remain Ambassador. Reid updates Roosevelt on diplomatic work he has been doing concerning the Panama Canal and Newfoundland.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-01-22

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid informs President Roosevelt that he is sending him the gun from Edward North Buxton via diplomatic pouch for Roosevelt to try and return so that the necessary adjustments might be made to it. Reid believes that such a thing would be allowed if Buxton were to bring it over himself, and therefore thinks that sending it in this way will be acceptable. In a handwritten postscript, Reid notes that “all’s well that ends well,” as he just received Roosevelt’s request for him to send the rifle on.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-01-05

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Elihu Root

Ambassador Reid informs Secretary of State Root that he is sending a rifle to President Roosevelt through the diplomatic pouch, which is to be a gift to him from Edward North Buxton and other British sportsmen when he arrives in Mombasa on his Safari. Roosevelt originally did not want the rifle sent, as he believed it would have a heavy duty placed on it, but Reid was contacted by Buxton who emphasized the necessity of a preliminary test. Reid has therefore sent the rifle with the understanding that it will be returned to Britain shortly after Roosevelt tests it, and hopes that Root will approve of this action.