Copy of letter from John Barrett to ambassadors and ministers wishing to attend national conventions
Subject(s): Clayton, Powell, 1833-1914, Congresses and conventions, Democratic National Convention, Diplomatic etiquette, International relations, Republican National Convention
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John Barrett, in a conversation with Clayton Powell, was asked to find out how many members of the diplomatic corps may wish to attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Barrett asks the recipient of this letter to let him know whether they, or any member of their Legation, wish to attend this convention. Barrett also asks whether they would be interested in attending the Democratic National Convention, and says that he will begin making arrangements if they wish.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-03-05
Creator(s)
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Copy of letter from John Barrett to ambassadors and ministers wishing to attend national conventions. [March 5, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299374. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Barrett, John, 1866-1938. Copy of letter from John Barrett to ambassadors and ministers wishing to attend national conventions. [5 Mar. 1908]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299374.
APA:
Barrett, John, 1866-1938., [1908, March 5]. Copy of letter from John Barrett to ambassadors and ministers wishing to attend national conventions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299374.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
