Lowell, Francis C. (Francis Cabot), 1855-1911

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-04-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Lowell, Francis C. (Francis Cabot), 1855-1911

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.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-06

President Roosevelt cannot accept Judge Lowell’s invitation, as he does not have any spare time before he leaves for Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-16

President Roosevelt is glad that Francis C. Lowell supports Guy Murchie’s appointment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-22

President Roosevelt thanks Francis C. Lowell for the gift of an olive branch and the note that accompanied it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-15

President Roosevelt intends to be at Harvard on Commencement day.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-24

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-01-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Lowell, Francis C. (Francis Cabot), 1855-1911

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-04-30

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-06-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Lowell, Francis C. (Francis Cabot), 1855-1911