Letter from Lee Brown to Theodore Roosevelt
Lee Brown asks Theodore Roosevelt for information regarding arbitration in preparation for an academic debate.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-25
Your TR Source
Arbitration, International
Letter from Edward L. Morse to Lyman Abbott
Edward L. Morse suggests to Lyman Abbott that an authority presents the other side of the race suicide question. While he agrees that some people with resources to support families are “criminally negligent,” he is concerned about overpopulation. He discusses how social systems of marriage adapt to the environmental circumstances and proposes that limited families may be part of the “increasing complexity of modern life.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-10
Letter from William Dunn to Theodore Roosevelt
William Dunn apologizes for writing to Theodore Roosevelt again about arbitration by a Congress of Nations. He wrote to several influential men about the issue, including German Emperor William II. Dunn sends Roosevelt a copy of the letter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-04
Letter from George W. Jessup to Theodore Roosevelt
George W. Jessup encloses a copy of original writings he tried on previous occasions to give Theodore Roosevelt. Jessup strongly believes in Roosevelt’s peacemaking abilities and assures his support.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-03
Letter from Percy S. Bullen to Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
Percy S. Bullen writes on behalf of the London Daily Telegraph to ask if it would be possible to meet with Theodore Roosevelt for a short interview about Anglo-American arbitration as endorsed by both present United States and British governments. Bullen believes Roosevelt’s views on the topic are misrepresented in Europe, and proposes meeting him in a convenient city, such as Chicago, in order to speak with him briefly and produce an article to cable to the Daily Telegraph for publication.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-24
Letter from W. S. Boynton to Theodore Roosevelt
W. S. Boynton asks Theodore Roosevelt on the topic of whether international disputes should be settled by a court of international arbitration. He will be participating in a debate arguing for the negative side of the topic.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-09
Letter from Victor Hugo Duras to Theodore Roosevelt
Victor Hugo Duras would like to put himself forward for the secretaryship of the International Peace Commission that will be appointed by President William H. Taft. He asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a letter to Senator Elihu Root on his behalf. Duras also believes that Roosevelt’s future is in international politics and strongly urges him to seek the chairmanship of the commission. He thinks that the commission and development of an international court of justice will strengthen the United States’s international standing.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-02-06
Letter from Algernon Edward Sartoris to Theodore Roosevelt
Algernon Edward Sartoris wishes Theodore Roosevelt a happy New Year. He appreciates Roosevelt’s stand against the arbitrative treaties, which he deems as “sentimental gush” and another example of the current administration’s lack of substance. Sartoris wishes Roosevelt had stayed in office.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-01
Letter from George W. Jessup to Theodore Roosevelt
George W. Jessup writes to suggest that President Roosevelt, after leaving the presidency, devote himself to the cause of peace around the world. Roosevelt is well known for having helped stop the Russo-Japanese War, and would not have trouble seeing leaders of countries around the world. Jessup proposes international bodies of arbitration that could be used to bring harmony around the world.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-02-20
Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt
Ambassador Reid sends President Roosevelt a “clever” cartoon from the British newspaper the Pall Mall Gazette. He also provides updates on the arbitration agreement regarding American fishing in Newfoundland waters.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-08-09
Telegram from Alvey A. Adee to William Loeb
Assistant Secretary of State Adee forwards a telegram from Ambassador Whitelaw Reid regarding the modus vivendi for Newfoundland fisheries. He requests a copy be given to Secretary of State Elihu Root if present.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-08-10
Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
Ambassador Reid sends an addition to “the bundle of gossip” he recently sent to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, noting that this dispatch is a bit more serious and more likely to interest President Roosevelt with his description of a number of political events, in addition to more social fare.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-08-01
Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt
Ambassador Reid relays items of personal interest to President Roosevelt from London. He encloses a letter from Edward Grey regarding the dispute between the United States and Great Britain over fisheries in Newfoundland; Reid promoted the use of arbitration at The Hague Tribunal to resolve the issue as instructed. The British press has been reporting that the British, not the Americans, are responsible for this plan. Reid encloses a newspaper article about George Brinton McClellan Harvey’s recent criticism of Roosevelt in Europe, and an interview of Andrew Carnegie in which he defends Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-07-17
Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt
Ambassador Reid updates President Roosevelt on the activities of the American Embassy in London. Reid has attended and given some short speeches at the dedication of memorials related to Harvard or Yale alumni, noting that relationships forged though the universities strengthens ties between Great Britain and the United States. Reid has made a proposal for the arbitration between the United States and Great Britain regarding fisheries off of Newfoundland. Arthur F. Winnington Ingram, the Bishop of London, is looking forward to visiting the United States and will be present when Roosevelt dedicates a lecturn to Bruton Parish Church. King Edward VII and Parliament are still at work until August, but the current Parliament has not yet achieved much in the way of legislation. Reid describes the King and British people’s reactions to the International Peace Conference at The Hague, and the prevailing attitude about the immunity of private property at sea. Finally, Reid describes some press coverage at the recent 4th of July events at the Embassy.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-07-19
Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edward Grey
Ambassador Reid tells Earl Grey that the United States cannot accept the terms proposed to settle the Newfoundland fisheries dispute. He therefore requests that the matter be sent for arbitration before the Hague Tribunal. Until the matter is settled there, he hopes the modus vivendi previously negotiated may remain in place, by which American fishermen will refrain from using purse-seines but will continue hiring local Newfoundland fishermen.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-07-12
Letter from Andrew Carnegie to Theodore Roosevelt
Andrew Carnegie agrees with President Roosevelt on disarmament, although he recognizes that it will be difficult to formulate a satisfactory plan. Carnegie says Roosevelt’s declaration that the United States does not seek to increase the present Navy but only to maintain it will be the great force making for agreement. Carnegie criticizes the practice of failing to give previous notice of war before attacking, and presents the “League of Peace” idea as the easiest and best solution. He encourages Roosevelt to be the one to formally propose it, as the United States is the only great power “free from international jealousies.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-27
Letter from Alvey A. Adee to Theodore Roosevelt
Alvey A. Adee encloses a note from the British ambassador stating that the government agrees with the proposal to appoint a joint commission to investigate obstruction on the St. John River. Adee will soon be given the names of the British representatives, and now American representatives need to be appointed.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-28
Letter from George Gray to Theodore Roosevelt
George Gray, federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, has just been informed that his appointment will expire on October 11, 1906, and that President Roosevelt has expressed his hope that Gray will serve another six year term. Gray sends his sincere thanks, and he has written to the Department of State to express his willingness to serve. Gray thinks the Court is becoming one of the great defenders of peace and civilization.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-03
Telegram from Robert Bacon to David E. Thompson
Acting Secretary of State Bacon informs Ambassador Thompson that President Roosevelt is thankful for the cooperation of Mexican President Porfirio Díaz in maintaining peace in Central America. Bacon quotes the text of a telegram Roosevelt sent to President Pedro José Escalón of El Salvador and President Manuel Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala urging arbitration between the two countries.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-07-13
Letter from Henry C. Ide to J. J. Harty
Henry C. Ide, acting Governor-General of the Philippines, requests that Archbishop Harty withdraw his letter to the Philippine Commission to prevent it being accessible to who want to develop hostility on the islands. Ide explains his position on church property ownership and administration in the Philippines, his investigation of complaints regarding the Catholic Church, his interactions with the Apostolic Delegates that have been stationed there, and his belief in the public education initiative.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-03-02