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President Roosevelt looks forward to receiving the pamphlet and book. He is pleased that Frederick William Holls liked his two recent speeches and notes that he enjoyed visiting with Holls and Colonel Edward G. Halle.
1903-06-18
President Roosevelt was informed by Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis that Count Arthur Paul Nicholas Cassini did not officially state that the Russian Government would not receive the petition, although he did express that the Russian Government was opposed to the idea of the petition. This refers to the Kishinev petition that protested the slaughter of Russian Jews in Kishinev.
1903-07-15
President Roosevelt is astounded at the view Frederick William Holls expressed in regard to Egypt and Manchuria, explaining that he will act in the interest of the United States. He asks if Holls and Judge Theodore Brentano can join him for lunch on July 13.
1903-07-04
President Roosevelt discusses a letter written by Frederick William Holls, which was read by Secretary of State John Hay and Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis. Roosevelt found the letter too amusing to be annoyed by it, noting that Hay remarked that he was about as likely to do what Holls feared in Roosevelt’s absence as he was to make Mormonism the state church.
1903-05-23
President Roosevelt regrets that Frederick William Holls cannot accept the position in the State Department concerning the Venezuelan business. He does not believe that they will agree to the alliance that concerns Holls, noting that he thinks any suggestion to the contrary is “all newspaper talk.” Roosevelt will discuss the matter when he meets with Holls.
1903-05-14
President Roosevelt believes that it is incorrect to call the proposed tribunal an arbitration, noting that he will not sanction an arbitration and has not done so in the past. He would be willing to meet with Frederick William Holls and Andrew Shaw together or separately at any time.
1903-02-03
President Roosevelt thanks Frederick William Holls for his note and discusses articles printed in the Express and the Review of Reviews written about him.
1901-10-07
Vice President Roosevelt will discuss the situation with Frederick William Holls when they meet in Yonkers. He discusses the logistics of his arrival.
1901-03-26
This note informs Frederick William Holls that Vice President Roosevelt is pleased to accept his invitation to dinner on April 1.
1901-03-19
Although Vice President Roosevelt must deny the request of Frederick William Holls, he offers to wait until he sees Holls. Roosevelt asks if Holls can come to Sagamore Hill, since Roosevelt has much to tell him. He notes that “in presiding over the Senate the trouble is not in learning the rules, but in learning the customs.”
1901-03-13
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that he cannot attend the Washington celebration or the Pennsylvania Society dinner. He compliments Holls on his book.
1900-11-21
Governor Roosevelt discusses selecting and appointing a judge. Following the advice of Frederick William Holls, Roosevelt plans to appoint a Republican. He will not appoint Judge Joseph Francis Daly to the position based on the emphatic suggestion of Holls.
1900-08-29
Governor Roosevelt discusses nominations for political office in New York. He states that “the jig was up” when Elihu Root declined to stand and Benjamin B. Odell announced that he would accept if nominated. Roosevelt believes that they must “pull Odell through for fear of compromising the whole ticket.” He discusses his reasons for offering the vacant judgeship to Charles C. Beaman.
1900-08-25
Governor Roosevelt apologizes for forgetting to send Frederick William Holls the money that Holls lent him over a month ago. Roosevelt enjoyed seeing Holls and Andrew Dickson White yesterday. He is not sure what course of action to take since Senator Thomas Collier Platt will not entertain the name of Judge Charles Andrews, noting that his position as a vice-presidential candidate may restrict his actions.
1900-08-10
Governor Roosevelt has been advised by his doctor to rest his throat. Roosevelt would like Frederick William Holls to bring Andrew Dickson White over for lunch. Roosevelt states that he “can not get any real rest,” noting that many people come to visit him.
1900-07-31
Governor Roosevelt asks Frederick William Holls to explain matters to the Germans who are “[feeling] hot” because Roosevelt could not attend the Singers’ Festival. He would like Holls to contact him at the Union League Club. He notes that the enclosed letter should explain itself.
1900-06-28
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that he will not be able to visit at the moment, noting “the engagements I made prior to the convention are running me to death.” He asks if Holls can come to visit him at Oyster Bay.
1900-06-05
Governor Roosevelt regrets the attitude of Carl Schurz and was surprised that the proposition of Andrew Dickson White as the vice presidential candidate was not better received. He discusses “the Turkish business” and explains the reasons for the exemptions he made for certain tax collectors and appraisers, noting that if Holls would like to write another letter to The Times, he should read the letter from George McAneny, Secretary of the Civil Service Reform Association. Roosevelt expresses his concern for the health of Caroline M. Holls and notes that both he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed the evening on the Hills.
1900-05-25
Governor Roosevelt regrets that Frederick William Holls cannot serve on the Tenement House Commission, although he did not believe that Holls would accept the appointment. Roosevelt adds he will veto Green’s bill.
1900-04-14
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that the Scenic Society, most likely referring to the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society, is attacking him for the appointments he made to the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. The society wanted to him to appoint A. H. Green, whom Roosevelt believes incompetent, and Joseph Lamb and Devoe. He would like Holls to write a letter to different newspapers noting the qualifications of each member Roosevelt appointed to the commission.
1900-04-04