Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912 Archives - Page 2 of 9

President Roosevelt clarifies for Ambassador Reid that on his African safari, he intends only to shoot specimens for the National Museum, with the exception of half a dozen trophies for himself, if he is able to shoot extras under his license. He discusses at length is plans for traveling through Europe following the safari. He accepts that he will have to see various heads of state in the countries he visits, and informs Reid that he will be delivering the Romanes lecture at Oxford. Roosevelt approves of the Japanese plan to postpone their international exposition until 1917 and wants to help them “put a good face” on the situation. He agrees with Reid’s assessment of various incidents at the Olympic games. However, Roosevelt stresses that all public statements about the Olympics should be positive.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-08-20

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for speaking to Lord Crewe. He accepts a special license for shooting and entering game reserves in Africa, which he will only use if it is unclear that he is on land belonging to a reserve. Roosevelt outlines his plans for procuring supplies for his safari. He makes passing references to the situation in the Balkans, and his thoughts on women’s suffrage. He is amused by a cartoon and article that Reid sent, and shares his feelings about caricatures. The one by Thomas Nast as “an absolute outrage.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-11-17

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt is determined to shoot a white rhinoceros on his African safari, and would like Ambassador Reid to speak with Lord Crewe about his obtaining permission to hunt in the same places in Uganda as Winston Churchill did. He would like Reid to inquire if the British Museum would like a white rhinoceros specimen if he is lucky enough to shoot three; the first two are promised to the Smithsonian Institution. He discusses a number of international events including the situation in India, and the ongoing controversy between the United States and England that arose during the summer Olympics.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-11-27

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt outlines his travel plans and schedule for his upcoming safari in Africa for Ambassador Reid. He wants Reid to make clear that he only intends to shoot specimens for the Smithsonian Institution, and perhaps a few extra trophies for himself and his son Kermit. He does not want special treatment in any of the countries he will pass through, although he would appreciate any game reserves being opened for him if possible. If it is not possible for him to travel through Europe without fanfare during the months following the safari, Roosevelt will likely return straight home to America. If he does travel through Europe with his family, he would like the American diplomats to make it clear that he is traveling as a former president and does not want to meet heads of governments.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-07-20

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for his letter and for the letter Mrs. Whitelaw Reid sent to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Roosevelt thanks Reid for his public service and personal courtesy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-03-01

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt is obliged to Ambassador Reid for speaking to Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes. He has already written Reid about the matter regarding president-elect William H. Taft, and cannot speak on it until Taft speaks to him. Roosevelt hopes Reid can stay at least until he finishes his visit to London the following year.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-02-11

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for the flattering letter and clippings, but regrets that he cannot help Reid regarding his position in London. Roosevelt is not requesting that any members of his administration be retained. He only highlights the accomplishments of individual men when president-elect William H. Taft directly solicits his opinion, and will happily do so for Reid if Taft broaches the subject during his upcoming visit. The only exceptions to this policy have been made for several of Taft’s staunch but minor supporters at the state level, and one problematic ambassador.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-01-31

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt thinks Ambassador Reid made the right call on not sending him the boots and shoes, as it would have violated a rule set out by the State Department. Because the rifle that had been sent to Roosevelt will be sent back immediately after he tests it, the circumstances surrounding it are different.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-01-09

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Reid if the rifle from Edward North Buxton could be sent to him immediately.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-01-05

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt is glad the furor over the results of some of the Olympic games is dying down, and specifically remarks on the results of the marathon. Additionally, Roosevelt explains to Ambassador Reid the situation surrounding a newspaper interview with German Emperor William II. William Bayard Hale petitioned the White House to help with gaining admission to the Kaiser, which was refused, but persisted in getting access. The resulting interview spoke on a number of sensitive matters and “lookt like a pipe dream,” and while Roosevelt believed it was accurate, advised the New York Times not to publish it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-01-06

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for the Christmas gifts. Roosevelt recently had lunch with Elisabeth Mills Reid, as well as Sir John L. Harrington and Lady Amy McMillan Harrington. Roosevelt does not usually tell Reid about United States politics because he gets the news from the newspaper. He does not know anything about President-Elect William H. Taft’s cabinet other than what has been announced in the press. Roosevelt does not believe much will be done in the current session of Congress.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-12-26

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt was delighted to receive the second Punch cartoon from Ambassador Reid, and thanks him for his “unvarying courtesy and kindness,” and for everything he has done to help Roosevelt prepare for his upcoming African safari. Roosevelt asks Reid to write to the American Society in London informing them that he does not intend to give any speeches other than his Romanes lecture while in Great Britain, and cannot commit to any engagement, even conditionally, so far ahead.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-12-28

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt was very interested in what Ambassador Reid wrote to him about the planned reform of the House of Lords, and about German Emperor William II. Roosevelt tells Reid about some of his own foreign relations with Germany, intimating that he used the United States Navy to help shore up relations with Germany during the Venezuela crisis. He qualifies that such threats of force must be “accompanied with every manifestation of politeness and friendship,” and that he follows the policy of “speaking softly and carrying a big stick.” Roosevelt additionally informs Reid of the route he plans to take on his way to Mombasa, and that he wishes to avoid official functions. He also hopes to avoid reporters.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-12-04

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Loeb to Whitelaw Reid

William Loeb sends Ambassador Reid a letter from President Roosevelt to forward to Richard A. Northcott.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-11-30

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Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Reid if he would be able to petition Lord Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes to write to officials in Uganda that Roosevelt would appreciate being given a guide and information that would allow him to hunt a white rhinoceros or elephant. The current unrest in India concerns Roosevelt, and asks what the feelings of British officials are towards it. Roosevelt also remarks briefly on his plans to leave immediately after William H. Taft’s inauguration as president, and comments on a controversy that arose at the 1908 Olympic Games in London, which is still fostering some resentment between the two nations. If Roosevelt can secure a third specimen of the white rhinoceros, he would be happy to send it to the British Museum.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-11-26

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919