Francis, Charles S. (Charles Spencer), 1853-1911

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-27

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Recipient

Francis, Charles S. (Charles Spencer), 1853-1911

After reviewing the matter, President Roosevelt believes Governor Charles Evans Hughes should be renominated. While nominating him will cause damage, Roosevelt believes not renominating Hughes will cause more damage as it will alienate party members. As with William H. Taft, he will not try to dictate Hughes’ nomination, but feels he has the right to express his personal judgement to friends such as Ambassador Francis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-31

President Roosevelt praises Ambassador Francis’s “diplomatic statement” and Thanksgiving reception. He expresses disapproval of Francis’s predecessor, Ambassador Bellamy Storer, and his wife Maria Longworth Storer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-24

Oscar Sutro thanks Ambassador Charles S. Francis for his assistance in reaching a compromise with the Austrian Phoenix Insurance Company. The deal will greatly help all claimants affected by the recent San Francisco earthquake.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-12

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Charles S. Francis for the telegram. He and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt send their regards to Alice Evans Francis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-21

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Charles S. Francis’s invitation to the St. Patrick’s Day dinner. However, he will be out of town.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-25

Former President Roosevelt has much to tell Charles S. Francis about the matter involving William Loeb. Loeb does not speak for Roosevelt and he has felt that there has not been any need to take a position on the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-30

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Charles S. Francis for the fine letter and editorial. He enjoyed working with Francis during the campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-11-11

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-08-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Francis, Charles S. (Charles Spencer), 1853-1911

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Francis for the telegram and for his service during the election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-04

President Roosevelt tells Charles S. Francis, the American Ambassador to Austria, that he was interested in the letter that Francis sent, and was glad that Francis showed his usual tact and good judgement in congratulating Emperor Franz Joseph I on his anniversary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-12

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Francis for the letter and says that he appreciates the words from Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria. Roosevelt does not plan to go to Europe after leaving office and says that if he makes any trip, it will be to Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-26

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador to Austria Francis for his letter, and understands his feeling about wishing to get home. Roosevelt asks Francis to thank James H. Potts, editor of the Troy Times, for the loyalty and efficiency the Times has consistently had.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-17

President Roosevelt tells Ambassador Francis that he appreciates Emperor Franz Joseph’s words. Roosevelt admires the Austrian ruler, and sympathizes with his work. He hopes to see Francis while he is in the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-05

President Roosevelt asks the American ambassador to Austria-Hungary, Charles S. Francis, to assist the bearer of the letter, Commander Albert Gleaves of the U. S. Navy, in his mission to inspect torpedo factories throughout Europe. Roosevelt also mentions the need for discretion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-01

President Roosevelt sends Charles F. Francis, Ambassador to Austria, a letter of introduction for his friend Ella Lyon Swift, who is the wife of Lucius B. Swift.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-21

President Roosevelt congratulates Ambassador Francis on his judgment. He is pleased that he has shown friendliness to the Hungarians while avoiding offense. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-27

President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Francis if he could go to Budapest to meet Hungarian officials based on a recommendation from Ambassador Ladislaus Hengelmüller von Hengervár.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-12

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Francis for the letter, and comments that, “evidently the Storers have left many, many things undone which they should have done, in addition to doing those things which they ought not to have done.” Roosevelt approves of Francis’s plan regarding when to visit Budapest, and emphasizes that it will be a delicate business. He feels that Francis has taken up the duties of his post “in just the right spirit for an American representative.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-23

President Roosevelt tells Ambassador Francis that Francis’s predecessor, Bellamy Storer, had been derelict in his duty, and advises him on several actions he could take to begin repairing the damage Storer caused. Roosevelt is not happy about how the Austrian government is handling immigration to the United States and advises Francis to take an interest in immigration and naturalization matters. He also advises Francis to remember that he is ambassador to both Austria and Hungary, and to make sure to not neglect the Hungarian side of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and to carefully contact Count Albert Apponyi to begin reaching out.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-25