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Referring to his recent ascendancy to office upon the death of William McKinley, President Roosevelt writes that “there is but one thing to do now, and this is not to be morbid, but to undertake the task to the very best of my ability.”
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1901-09-20
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary asks that an automobile be sent to take him from South Station to Francis C. Lowell’s house once Roosevelt arrives in Boston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-06
President Roosevelt cannot accept Judge Lowell’s invitation, as he does not have any spare time before he leaves for Africa.
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1908-11-16
President Roosevelt is glad that Francis C. Lowell supports Guy Murchie’s appointment.
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1908-04-22
President Roosevelt thanks Francis C. Lowell for the gift of an olive branch and the note that accompanied it.
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1907-07-05
President Roosevelt tells Francis C. Lowell that except in rare cases, it is better for ambassadors and ministers to be chosen from American political, literary, and business life, rather than promoted from secretaries of legations. However, Roosevelt believes that the best consuls are those who have spent a long time in the diplomatic and consular service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-08
President Roosevelt considered Francis C. Lowell as a replacement for Justice Gray, but taking everything into consideration decided to appoint Oliver Wendell Holmes.
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1902-08-15
President Roosevelt intends to be at Harvard on Commencement day.
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1902-03-24
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1898-01-06
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks Judge Francis C. Lowell if outgoing Assistant Secretary of State William Woodville Rockhill can be awarded an honorary degree from Harvard University. Roosevelt considers Rockhill the best assistant secretary of state and recalls that Rockhill explored Tibet, China, for which he received a gold medal from the Royal Geographical Society.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-04-30
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1897-06-07
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919