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Stewart, John Appleton, 1865-1928

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Letter from John Appleton Stewart to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Appleton Stewart to Theodore Roosevelt

John Appleton Stewart received news that Alexander Lacoste has been offered the Presidency of the Canadian Committee regarding the Peace Centenary Celebration. Stewart is intimately acquainted with Lacoste and invited him to New York to meet members of the celebration’s American Committee. He hopes Theodore Roosevelt can attend.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-09

Creator(s)

Stewart, John Appleton, 1865-1928

Letter from John Appleton Stewart to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Appleton Stewart to Theodore Roosevelt

John Appleton Stewart describes the purpose and work of the Peace Celebration Committee, of which Theodore Roosevelt has been given the title of Honorary Chairman. Stewart informs Roosevelt of both current and prospective members of the committee. Stewart tells Roosevelt that the object of the committee is to “create better feeling among the peoples of the world” in order to settle “international disputes.” 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-10

Creator(s)

Stewart, John Appleton, 1865-1928

Statement from John Appleton Stewart

Statement from John Appleton Stewart

John Appleton Stewart authors a statement on behalf of the Republican League of Clubs of New York endorsing the reciprocity agreement between the United States and Canada. The League believes it will be economically beneficial to both countries and urges New York congressmen to ratify it. The League acknowledges the support and friendship of Theodore Roosevelt, and dismisses the Democratic activity in Albany.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-11

Creator(s)

Stewart, John Appleton, 1865-1928