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President Roosevelt writes to Governor Guild, “Nonsense. Shall expect you to take lunch with me at 1:30 tomorrow.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-08
President Roosevelt is pleased to hear from Governor Guild of Massachusetts, and hopes that Guild will continue to serve Massachusetts as well in the future as he has in the past. Roosevelt is sorry to hear that Guild cannot come to the Governor’s dinner, but understands. (Guild had recently been very sick)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-06
President Roosevelt thanks Curtis Guild, Governor of Massachusetts, for the telegram. He appreciated a recent speech that Guild gave.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-04
President Roosevelt asks Governor Guild to give Mr. Fitzwilliams his warm regards, and say that he appreciated both the song and letter.
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1908-02-10
President Roosevelt tells Governor Guild that he feels it would be unwise for the United States government to try to bid against the British Admiralty for the flag of the USS Chesapeake, which had been lost in battle. He similarly does not think it would be wise for the British government to try to recover the flags of the HMS Macedonian, HMS Java, or HMS Guerriere, which had been taken in battle by the United States Navy through an auction either. He admits, however, that he has no concern with what private individuals do.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-25
President Roosevelt is pleased that Governor Guild of Massachusetts will be present at the conference of governors on the topic of the conservation of natural resources, and looks forward to hearing Guild’s views on the topic.
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1907-12-31
President Roosevelt does not think that Henry Billings Brown is a “large enough man,” for the position and would not appoint him if he had any other options.
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1907-11-07
President Roosevelt congratulates Massachusetts Governor Guild on his reelection, remarking “What an assemblage of scalps you carry at your girdle!”
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1907-11-07
President Roosevelt would like to be able to visit Governor Guild during Old Home Week, but he will be visiting Massachusetts later that summer and cannot visit twice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-01
President Roosevelt tells Curtis Guild that his son Archibald is better, and thanks Guild for his telegram.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-08
President Roosevelt assures Massachusetts Governor Guild that his petition regarding tariff legislation will receive serious consideration.
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1907-02-18
President Roosevelt acknowledges receipt of Governor Guild’s last telegram and agrees with him about its contents. Roosevelt assures Guild that he has only attempted to support Guild’s decision regarding the execution of Charles L. Tucker, and does not care if he is attacked for it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-01
President Roosevelt is glad that all danger surrounding Charlotte Howe Johnson Guild’s illness is now over and will let Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt know. He has arranged for Sturgis Bigelow to host Frank Lowell and Governor Guild for breakfast in Boston, and Roosevelt will lunch with his son and friends in Cambridge. As Roosevelt’s visit to Province town is a regular state visit, Guild can advise Roosevelt of his duties while there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-30
President Roosevelt says the order to investigate will not be changed under any circumstances even though the soldiers guilty of misconduct are African American and not white. He says those trying to appeal to him are ignorant of the charges against the soldiers. Roosevelt feels indifferent about any political attacks the soldiers may be trying to make against him. He asserts that the race of the soldiers does not impact his decision to investigate the matter at all.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-07
President Roosevelt informs Governor Guild that he cannot provide a message for his celebration of Benjamin Franklin.
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1906-01-13
President Roosevelt gives Governor-elect Guild permission to make his statement public. He says that there is no sign that any leaders in Congress are willing to take up tariff revision, and Roosevelt feels it is foolish to attempt to bring up the issue if it has no effective backing. He also praises Lieutenant-Governor-elect Eben S. Draper.
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1905-11-12
President Roosevelt congratulates Governor-elect Guild on his and Lieutenant-Governor-elect Eben S. Draper’s success in the Massachusetts gubernatorial election, and criticizes some of the press coverage he has gotten in that state.
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1905-11-08
President Roosevelt feels that it is out of the question for him to accept any invitations at the moment, and asks Curtis Guild to give his regrets to the members of the Tavern Club.
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1905-08-02
President Roosevelt is having the Department of Commerce and Labor report to him on the proposed investigation into the child labor matter. He advises Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Guild on how to respond if questioned again on the issue of Lieutenant General Nelson Appleton Miles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-06
President Roosevelt will not permit communications with Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild about the lies alleged by the Boston Herald. Roosevelt has barred the paper from the White House, and thinks the action suggested by Guild would be foolish. He suggests that instead of being nervous about the matter, it would be wise for Guild to point out that the majority across both parties are passing the amendment, and that it is an outrage for General Nelson Appleton Miles to act as he currently is.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-02