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President Roosevelt particularly appreciated Lord Minto’s letter. On a personal level, he appreciated Minto’s kindness to him. The letter also is proof of “the sincere and genuine sympathy” that the British have for the Americans during “this time of grief” following the assassination of William McKinley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
President Roosevelt tells Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, Earl of Minto and Viceroy of India that his daughter, Alice Longworth, has wished to travel to India for some time, but because her husband, Nicholas Longworth is a member of Congress they are not able to travel at the usual time. He asks Minto for advice regarding which dates it would be possible to see something of Southern India between late spring and early fall, in case they are able to make a trip there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-17
President Roosevelt congratulates Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, Earl of Minto, on his new position as viceroy of India.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-23
President Roosevelt was pleased that Lord Minto, as Governor-General of Canada, was the person who reviewed the troops. Roosevelt also mentions an upcoming visit from Colonel Arthur Lee and his wife.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-11