Storer, B. (Bellamy), 1847-1922

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

Secretary of State John Hay is indignant that Bellamy Storer wrote to Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna, regarding what Storer perceives as an injustice in Carlton Bailey Hurst’s dismissal. Storer’s letter amounts to an attack on the Roosevelt administration, as well as the Secretary of State and President under which Storer serves. Hurst’s removal was justified, but even if it was not, Storer should not have written to Hanna. President Roosevelt also reminds Storer that while serving as an American ambassador he should not discuss or interfere with the affairs of the Catholic Church.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

Bellamy Storer has been advocating for Archbishop Ireland to be made a cardinal. However, people will not differentiate between what Storer says as an American Catholic and what he says as an American Ambassador. As such, while Storer is in the United States service he can take no part in these religious matters. President Roosevelt admires Archbishop Ireland but, as President, he can not interfere with the advancement of any man in any church.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-27

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt requests Ambassador Storer’s resignation, as Storer has not responded to his two most recent letters.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

Ambassador Storer and his wife Maria Longworth Storer have not answered letters that President Roosevelt sent in December, which he says called for answers. He asks them to respond as soon as they can.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt is sorry to have to write Ambassador Storer’s wife Maria Longworth Storer in the way that he does in the enclosed letter. Fondness for the couple has made Roosevelt reluctant to write in this manner, but he cannot delay in using “the plainest kind of plain language” to prevent the American government “from being put in a false and wholly improper position.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt informs American Minister to Austria-Hungary Storer that Marcus Braun was sent to Russia, and now he will have to appeal to American Ambassador to Russia George von Lengerke Meyer. Roosevelt praises Braun’s work in connection with immigration, but says Braun will never be sent to Hungary again. The president also expresses his displeasure at Austria-Hungary “aiding steamship companies” to send immigrants to the United States.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt accepts Bellamy Storer’s resignation and plans to reappoint him as Ambassador to Vienna again, unless Secretary of State John Hay thinks it is better to simply not accept the resignation. He cannot guarantee a future transfer and may later appoint Charles S. Francis to the position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to B. Storer

President Roosevelt requests that Ambassador Storer forward the enclosed letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to B. Storer

President Roosevelt writes to Ambassador Storer to introduce Arthur von Briesen, “one of our New Yorkers whom it is a pleasure to honor.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to B. Storer

President Roosevelt has to consider several candidates for Secretary before he can consider Grew. There are many qualified men who have applied, many who wish to go to Europe, which does not prejudice Roosevelt in their favor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to B. Storer

President Roosevelt will not accept Ambassador Storer’s resignation and considers the matter closed. He will explain Secretary Hay’s thorough investigation the next time they see each other in person.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to B. Storer

President Roosevelt admires Archbishop John Ireland but warns Ambassador Storer against advocating for Ireland’s cardinalship. In the popular mind it is impossible to separate what Roosevelt says as president from what he says as an individual. As such, he cannot interfere for or against the advancement of any man in any church.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

Secretary of State John Hay is indignant that Bellamy Storer wrote to Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna, regarding what Storer perceives as an injustice in Carlton Bailey Hurst’s dismissal. Storer’s letter amounts to an attack on the Roosevelt administration, as well as the Secretary of State and President under which Storer serves. Hurst’s removal was justified, but even if it was not, Storer should not have written to Hanna. President Roosevelt also reminds Storer that while serving as an American ambassador he should not discuss or interfere with the affairs of the Catholic Church. Draft with handwritten edits.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt is surprised at what Bellamy Storer tells him about Denis Joseph O’Connell. Roosevelt informed O’Connell that he would not interfere in any way to help a clergyman of any denomination attain high rank in that denomination. Storer’s suggestion that the Vatican act as “umpire” in the dispute between Panama and Colombia will be considered.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt’s friend Sherrard Billings is in Europe and Roosevelt commends him to Ambassador Storer’s hospitality.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt was interested in Bellamy Storer’s letter, which gave him an entirely new idea on the Congo matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt asks Bellamy Storer to waste no time in contacting the Germania and other organs of the Lutheran Germans. They must be informed of the facts so there will be no unintended opposition to Storer.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt found the letter from Leopold Markbreit to be helpful. Roosevelt urges Bellamy Storer to tell Leopold Markbreit to “get at the Germania man.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bellamy Storer

President Roosevelt would like formal charges brought against Stanton Sickles. He also asks that Maria, Bellamy Storer’s wife, not allow any of his letters to be given to anyone else for political reasons.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to B. Storer

President Roosevelt showed the letter to Secretary of State Hay, who informed him “the treaty has gone over.” Roosevelt asks Bellamy Storer to tell him exactly what he wants him to do.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-29