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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt was glad to hear Ambassador Reid’s news that the British Government is likely to take the same stance as the United States at the Hague Conference. Referencing a letter he received from Andrew Carnegie, Roosevelt remarks that he does not want the Liberal Government “to go to any maudlin extremes at the Hague Conference,” and that while it is good to minimize the chance of war, nations should not put themselves at a disadvantage compared to militaristic nations. Roosevelt comments on several United States politicians, particularly John Sharp Williams, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore E. Burton

President Roosevelt was distressed at Representative Burton’s speech regarding the navy. He argues that a strong navy, including naval fortifications, is required for the United States to maintain its position across the globe.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan, American minister to Denmark, relays a conversation with Prince Valdemar of Denmark. Prince Valdemar is distressed at the rule of the farmers in Denmark, which he has no control over as a prince. Prince Valdemar is convinced that President Roosevelt is “the one man” who understands moral and social problems and desires to talk to him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-21

Creator(s)

Egan, Maurice Francis, 1852-1924

Letter from Cecil Spring Rice to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Cecil Spring Rice writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on the general state of affairs in Europe, Russia, and the Far East. He discusses the unrest in Russia, where he is acting as British ambassador, which has allowed the Germans to come into greater conflict with the French. The balance of power has been upset, with Germany doing “pretty much what she pleases, unless she is ashamed.” Also of interest is the condition of the Russo-Japanese war, where although the Russians outnumber the Japanese, there is a serious issue of morale. He hopes to hear news from Oyster Bay soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-26

Creator(s)

Spring Rice, Cecil, Sir, 1859-1918

Letter from Hiram S. Maxim to Theodore Roosevelt

Through his European contacts, Hiram S. Maxim has learned that many German officials supported an attack in the Philippines to prevent the United States from taking the islands. However, they feared that the British would intervene. The current feeling, also held by Emperor William II, is that Germany needs a larger fleet that will help expand German influence in South America. Austria-Hungary and France are also interested in limiting American influence in South America. Great Britain remains confident that the United States has control of the Western hemisphere and can foil any German plans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-29

Creator(s)

Maxim, Hiram S. (Hiram Stevens), 1840-1916