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Adams, Henry, 1838-1918

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Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

American diplomat Henry White updates President Roosevelt on efforts to have British diplomat Cecil Spring Rice visit Roosevelt to discuss policy on the “far east.” Spring Rice, who had recently met with King Edward VII, will visit Roosevelt but stay with historian Henry Adams instead of at the White House. White also discusses meeting with Rear Admiral French Ensor Chadwick, who hopes to receive command of a new squadron. White also notes anti-Semitic attitudes in Austria and Italy towards Jewish diplomats.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-13

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid responds to a letter from Theodore Roosevelt. He is writing from Southern California where he is vacationing. Reid speculates about the identity of the anonymous author of a political pamphlet who simply goes by “A Spectator.” He was flattered that his name had been suggested, and while he had thought it might have been Henry Adams or Henry Cabot Lodge, he has concluded it must have been John Bigelow. Reid also comments on the strong support for President Roosevelt in California and throughout the west. He discusses books he has been reading, including volume 4 of Roosevelt’s The Winning of the West.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-05

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

John Hay writes to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asking him to see what he can do to appoint Paul Joseph Dashiell as a professor at the United States Naval Academy. He also updates Roosevelt on his recent travels and describes the condition of his traveling companions. Hay says that while he does not prefer to live in Washington, D.C., the place suits Roosevelt. Hay remembers fondly his own time in Lafayette Square and the early summer days spent with the Lodge family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-04-20