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Theodore Roosevelt invites E. A. Filene to visit him at Oyster Bay and spend the night. He advises which train to take.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt cannot consider accompanying the group of businessmen on their tour of European cities, as much as he might like to do so. Roosevelt is grateful to E. A. Filene for writing to him, but he has too much work to do to go on the journey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-22
Theodore Roosevelt is doubtful of E. A. Filene’s peace proposition and is opposed to recognizing that Americans of foreign birth have divided interests due to their affiliation with foreign countries. He does not want to encourage “group political action by nationality or creed.” Roosevelt argues that the only peace worth having is a righteous peace as “nonrighteous peace may be as evil as the most unrighteous war.” He faults President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan for not living up to the country’s international obligations and failing to follow a policy of military readiness. Roosevelt concludes by comparing Wilson and Bryan to Spain’s Prince, Manuel de Godoy, whose policies reduced his country to “complete impotency,” lost Spain’s American possessions, and led to a French invasion under Napoleon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-04-05
President Roosevelt thanks E. A. Filene for his letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-03
Although President Roosevelt recognizes the opportunity, he is unable to accept E. A. Filene’s invitation to speak. He does not have time to prepare any more speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-20
President Roosevelt thanks E. A. Filene for his letter about Judge Louis Dembitz Brandeis. Roosevelt believes in Brandeis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-28