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Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

In a letter to Ambassador Reid, President Roosevelt describes his role in securing a peaceful solution to the Moroccan crisis by his personal diplomacy with the French and German ambassadors to the United States, J.J. Jusserand and Hermann Speck von Sternburg. Roosevelt contends that he urged the French to agree to a conference, and that they should allow the German emperor to save his self-esteem. Roosevelt asserts that he was on good terms with both ambassadors. 

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1906-04-28

Presidential snapshot (#10): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

Presidential snapshot (#10): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt tells Ambassador Reid that he would like to share more information with him about his relationship with Kaiser William II of Germany. Roosevelt writes that the voyage of the Great White Fleet was not the first time he had employed the navy to bring about a diplomatic resolution. Roosevelt informs Reid that he believes in “the policy of speaking softly and carrying a big stick,” and he hopes that in his upcoming safari to Africa he can avoid official functions and reporters. 

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1908-12-04

Presidential snapshot (#6): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

Presidential snapshot (#6): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt writes Ambassador Reid about his plans to travel to Africa to hunt with his son Kermit Roosevelt at the conclusion of his presidency, but he says that he has no plans to visit Europe until after “the memory of my Presidency has faded.” Roosevelt criticizes the Congress and says that if the Republicans enjoy success in the fall 1908 elections it will be in spite of the present Congress.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1908-05-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt writes to Ambassador Reid about ongoing negotiations between France and Germany about Morocco. Beginning with background information about the situation, with Germany wishing to call a conference to reform the government of Morocco—in opposition to France—Roosevelt then includes the text of numerous letters and telegrams in English and French from various parties related to this issue. Roosevelt says he will send copies of this letter to Henry White and George von Lengerke Meyer, and will show it to Secretary of State Elihu Root, as well, but no one else, as it is to be strictly confidential. He closes with some personal remarks to Reid, responding to a previous letter from him, and thanking him for presenting Milla Shonts and her daughters. The envelope appended at the end suggests that this is the copy of the letter which was sent to Meyer.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1906-04-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt congratulates Whitelaw Reid on his safe return and the manner in which he has handled the matter. Roosevelt invites Reid and his wife to lunch the following Monday. Reid had been sent to represent the United States at the coronation of King Edward VII, but the coronation had been postponed and Reid had to return home before the event.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-31