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Letter noted as “Not Sent.” President Roosevelt would like to speak with Emil von Schleinitz regarding the attitude of German Americans towards the Roosevelt administration. Roosevelt is sure that Schleinitz supports treating foreign powers courteously and upholding American interests against any foreign power.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-10
Theodore Roosevelt has not spoken publicly about German soldiers because the facts are not clear. From the information he has received, it appears that “very great barbarities” have been committed as part of a plan to terrorize civilians. These plans were “encouraged from high up.” The evidence is overwhelming that Germany had a long standing plan to invade Belgium upon the commencement of hostilities with France. Belgium desired to avoid war and would not have let France, Great Britain, or Germany violate her territory. Roosevelt wants citizens to act as good Americans and be “United States and nothing more.” The worst thing that can happen is the perpetuation of “division based on differences of creed or differences of racial origin.” Americans should strive for the betterment of mankind and judge each nation by its conduct.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-08
President Roosevelt asks Emil von Schleinitz to extend his sympathy to the family of Captain Pabst.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-02
President Roosevelt would like to meet with Emil von Schleinitz.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-10
Gebhard Willrich submits a report on the “treatment and examinations of immigrants” at Ellis Island. Willrich has considerable criticism for the accommodations, resources, and policies at Ellis Island but denies reports of intentional cruelty towards immigrants. The report ends with Willrich’s recommendations to improve Ellis Island and immigration policy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-06