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President Roosevelt thanks John Morley, the British secretary of state for India, for the letter. Roosevelt was happy to say what he felt needed to be said, and Morley owes him no thanks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-01
President Roosevelt was recently reading a volume of John Morley’s work Critical Miscellanies, and wished to write to him about a number of the issues he raises, and critiques several other historians and works of history. Roosevelt pivots to talking about the recent election in the United States as he identifies it as having taken place under circumstances similar to those identified by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay–with a recent financial panic and a demagogue opposing William H. Taft–but because of the moral superiority of the Republican party, Taft became president-elect. Roosevelt believes that foolish optimism can get in the way of sane optimism, but also believes that there is cause to hope in the future. He would like to see Morley when he visits England in 1910.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-01
President Roosevelt is pleased that John Morely is taking a role in “directing the affairs of the British Empire.” He asks Morely to send his regards to John Burns.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-12
President Roosevelt informs John Morley of Ottawa, Canada, who will be joining them for dinner. Roosevelt is inviting several politicians as well as individuals from the railroad labor unions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-25
President Roosevelt is expecting a visit from John Morley. Roosevelt writes that he never plays bridge and since becoming president has rarely gone shooting. His horseback riding occupies only an hour or two in the afternoon, which allows Roosevelt plenty of time for conversation. There are many “big politicians” he hopes Morley can meet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-05
President Roosevelt writes to John Morley to see if he can come to the White House in November instead of in October.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-16
President Roosevelt suggests that December would be an ideal time for John Morley to visit but they can make October work if necessary. He was very interested in Morley’s biography of W. E. Gladstone and could not help comparing Gladstone’s time to recent events.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-17
President Roosevelt thoroughly enjoyed John Morley’s biography of W. E. Gladstone and finally feels that he has some understanding and sympathy for the man. Roosevelt believes that the English press are not providing enough support for Lord Alverstone and the Alaska boundary decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-12