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Heinrich H. T. Haas asks Theodore Roosevelt about the safety of the United States for the twentieth century. Haas believes the continued existence of the United States is up to the will of God and also depends on future presidents and Haas hopes Roosevelt will be president in 1912.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-17
Frances M. Wolcott informs President Roosevelt that she has given a woman a letter of introduction, which may be presented to Roosevelt. The woman is the daughter of an American mother and an Italian father. She is married to an Italian naval officer, and has never been to the United States, but has lived in Turkey and Asia. Wolcott thinks she wishes to write about her impressions of America, and thinks Roosevelt will find her intelligent and interested in understanding the real conditions of the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-12
Harold Bolce uses government statistics to show that the United States is not succeeding in foreign markets, contrary to popular belief. The United States’ “portentous defeat commercially in South America, Oceania and Asia” is detailed. Bolce argues that the U.S. has not managed to dominate markets on the Atlantic side of South America; therefore, he does not agree that the Panama Canal will guarantee trade success in Pacific markets.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-09
President Roosevelt wears a “I have done the pike” button and holds an “address to the nations of the Earth,” which he addresses to a number of people from Paris and Cairo to Japan and India.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-26
Richard Arthur writes to the Australian people regarding President Roosevelt’s visit and the role of Australia in world politics, particularly in Asia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-05
Harold Bolce sends a report he has written on the trade of the United States with Oceania, Asia, and South America. Bolce argues that Pacific region markets are miniscule compared to the possibilities in Argentina and Brazil.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-09
Theodore Roosevelt and Zélie Colvile discuss their families and the future career moves of their children as well as a theft suffered by Lady Colvile’s son.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt provides a letter of reference for a group of researchers going on expedition to the West African islands, including the Azores. Among the group are Henry R. Emory, Charles Wellington Furlong, and others. The team is traveling on behalf of the Comparative Zoology Department and the Peabody Museum at Harvard University. Roosevelt urges those in a position to do so to assist the team.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-06-29
President Roosevelt tells Basil D. Hall that he unfortunately does not feel qualified to write an introduction to Charles Cuthbert Hall’s book. Roosevelt valued his friendship with Basil D. Hall’s late father precisely because he did not know about “the Eastern Soul or the Oriential Conscience” himself, and Hall could tell him about them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-17
President Roosevelt is delighted by the big game hunting success Mason Mitchell has had, and encourages him to write about his experiences hunting in Asia and Africa. Roosevelt is not sure whether he has been able to secure Mitchell’s desired promotion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-07
President Roosevelt sends General Wood and Governor Smith a letter of introduction for William W. Cocks and his party of representatives. Cocks is on a tour of the Philippines, China, and Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-23
President Roosevelt thinks that Ambassador Sternburg’s statement is interesting, and agrees that the movement Sternburg references is more likely to have started in India than in Japan. He does not believe that the Japanese will be converted to Islam, but the movement is still significant because it shows the solidarity of Asian peoples, and the leadership position that Japan has won in region.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-19
William Alex. Sutherland thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his response regarding a manuscript titled The Daydreams of Asia, Europe, and America, and discusses the challenges of publishing in India. He expresses hope that the book may be of interest to American readers due to its political and cultural insights, particularly on India’s global role, Anglo-American heritage, and future world events.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-07
President-Elect Taft solicits President Roosevelt’s opinion on various political matters, including his inaugural address, pending statehood bills, and cabinet appointments. In particular, Taft would like Roosevelt to review the enclosed passage regarding Asian immigration and related laws. Taft also discusses the rationale behind his potential cabinet appointments, explaining that his choices are based on the individual’s experience, conduct, and character.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-23
Frederick Courteney Selous sends his manuscript to President Roosevelt. He would be extremely grateful if Roosevelt could look over it and write a short introduction. There is no rush to return the manuscript as Selous is going on a bird nesting expedition to Asia Minor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-27
Cecil Spring Rice relays a speech the Marquess of Lansdowne gave before the English government. Lansdowne urged the English government to use its influence to help bring peace to the conflict between Russia and Japan. Rice discusses the issues influencing the actions of Russia and Japan, including the history and balance of power in Europe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-11
Ambassador Sternburg responds to a previous letter from President Roosevelt. He asks if he can forward a copy of the book Mit Blitzlicht und Büchse from the author, who enjoyed Roosevelt’s writings on hunting and big game. Sternburg has heard that the lull in the Far East is continuing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-06
An older woman holds a paper that reads “Dear Mother Earth: I will soon be on my way to see you. T.R.” She points at “Great Britain,” “Russia,” “Africa,” “Asia,” “India,” and “Germany” and says, “Now you must ALL be on your good behavior.”
Cartoonist Ole May mixes a couple metaphors in this forecast of Theodore Roosevelt’s imminent departure for an African safari. Rather than showing African wildlife being warned, or being scared, of the Great White Hunter, the cartoon shows the great powers of the world (some represented by their traditional animal symbols like the British lion and the Russian bear) being lectured to watch after themselves when Roosevelt leaves the White House.
Image depicts Alice Roosevelt Longworth on her travels throughout Asia with the American delegation.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1905
Startled French soldiers in rice paddies confront an angry blazing sun rimmed with cannon barrels and bayonets, and stating “Population 500,000,000.” Signs labeled “Malaria, Disease, [and] Fever,” as well as Chinese soldiers also face them. Caption: China – “I will make it HOT for you!”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1883-09-12