Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid tells President Roosevelt that Alice Roosevelt Longworth did him credit during her stay and regrets she did not have time to write. Reid then brings Roosevelt up-to-date on a number of issues. Reid thinks that Roosevelt’s statement about canned meats will have a positive effect on the market; William Jennings Bryan did not do so well at speaking at dinner as he could have, but most of the ministers seem to want to meet him. Viscount Edward Grey cannot remove Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand without Durand losing his pension; King Edward is not receiving as many people as usual, so it might not be possible to present Silas McBee to him, but Reid will push if the President would like him to. Also, there is worry in Egypt and France about the Mohammedan fanaticism.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-17

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Telegram from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid tells President Roosevelt he will send a wreath in Roosevelt’s name for Lady Curzon’s funeral.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-20

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid sends President Roosevelt a resolution and letter from Arthur J. Giles, the Secretary of the Federation of Grocers’ Associations of the United Kingdom.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-12

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Elihu Root

Ambassador Reid writes Secretary of State Root to inform him that Reid has sent a dispatch containing a resolution from the Federation of Grocers’ Associations to the President and that the President had cabled his reply. This reply was read out at the meeting and copies were made for wide distribution.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-13

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Telegram from Whitelaw Reid to Arthur J. Giles

Ambassador Reid forwards a copy of a cable dispatch from President Roosevelt regarding the resolution from the Federation of Grocer’s Associations of the United Kingdom.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-09

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Telegram from Whitelaw Reid

The Longworths have left for Paris and are in good health.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-05

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Telegram from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid asks President Roosevelt if he would like Alice Roosevelt Longworth to give up all social engagements until after the burial of Robert Barnwell Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-15

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid discusses international relations with President Roosevelt including the situations in Algeciras and Morocco. Reid also writes about King Edward VII and the British press, and Kaiser Wilhelm II and the German press. Apparently, tensions are beginning to grow between England and Germany in the European arena.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-19

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid discusses opinions and happenings of prominent British politicians and figureheads including Winston Churchill, Sir Curzon, Sir Campbell-Bannerman and Lady Campbell-Bannerman, and Sir Trevelyan. Reid also discusses a recent sightseeing trip to Winchester Cathedral, Winchester College, and Farnham Castle. Reid describes the experience of dining with “minor” royalty, plans for Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s upcoming visit, typical court proceedings, and problems with admission to Parliament.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-01

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, describing three dinners he recently attended which were hosted by the Chinese Minister, the Pilgrim’s Society, and the Royal Geographical Society, respectively. Reid includes anecdotes about British politicians like Prime Minister Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Winston Churchill, Augustine Birrell, John Morley, and George Curzon. Reid also references issues associated with the education bill, the administration of India, “trouble” in Natal, and negotiations with Russia over Seistan. Reid felt that the details he included might be of interest to Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-12

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid sends a newspaper clipping from a British newspaper to President Roosevelt, asking if he is correct in assuming that its description of Roosevelt’s telegram to Emperor Wilhelm is “unfair and unfounded.” Reid agrees to “look after” Harriet Shonts and her daughters when they arrive in England if the courts are open, but mentions that it can be difficult to accommodate American visitors when there are fewer courts being held. Reid also comments upon the recent Algeciras Conference.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-18

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid is holding President Roosevelt’s letter to the King until he returns from vacation. If Roosevelt wants it sent immediately, Reid can do so sooner. He goes on to discuss the general state of European politics.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-29

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Andrew S. Draper

Whitelaw Reid, having been recently named Ambassador to the United Kingdom, regretfully offers to resign his position on the University of the State of New York Board of Regents because the newspapers suggested his absence has been an inconvenience to the board.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-01

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid sends President Roosevelt a clipping from the Spectator about the Algeciras Conference. Reid also discusses members of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-02

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to update her on the London coverage of Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s recent wedding. Other stories mention society gossip concerning promotions and new titles.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-27

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid writes to President Roosevelt to update him on the social and political stories currently circulating in the United Kingdom.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-28

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid relays London gossip about several English politicians to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Reid also writes about his conversation with Sir Edmund Grey, who is the new foreign minister.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-12

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt about a difficult situation observed by Elizabeth Reid at Windsor Castle. Reid also discusses H. H. Asquith’s position as a candidate for prime minister and shares inside information on the condition of King Edward VII.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-28

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid writes to Edith Roosevelt about several events in Great Britain, including a Thanksgiving dinner he attended in spite of personal mourning for the death of Mary Harrison, a weekend house party featuring a wild bird shooting, and a wedding.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-06

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid writes a letter to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt describing the social, political, and family life of the British royal family during a weekend visit to King Edward VII at Sandringham House. Reid also describes a state banquet at Windsor Castle.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-15

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912