Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Africa, East, Asquith, H. H. (Herbert Henry), 1852-1928, Bass, Nellie Lisa, 1873-1962, Burton, Michael Arthur Bass, Baron, 1837-1909, Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924, Clothing and dress, Diplomatic and consular service, American, George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936, Great Britain, Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount, 1862-1933, Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924, Mosquitoes, Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943, Root, Elihu, 1845-1937, Speeches, addresses, etc., Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
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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.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-02-23
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-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:
Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt. [February 23, 1909]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o60342. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912. Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt. [23 Feb. 1909]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 8, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o60342.
APA:
Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912., [1909, February 23]. Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o60342.
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. January 8, 2026. 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.
