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William W. Hulse reminds Theodore Roosevelt of previous correspondence they have had and shares an update on the progress of his village. Hulse believes everyone would support Roosevelt as the next president and as a veteran, has always admired Roosevelt. Hulse invites Roosevelt to the Board of Trade’s annual banquet as the guest of honor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
President Roosevelt thanks Charles Evans for the invitation to attend the annual banquet of the Board of Trade, but regrets that he will not be able to attend. He sends his best wishes to all the participants.
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1905-01-12
President Roosevelt has received William J. Donlan’s invitation to visit Savannah, Georgia. Although the president appreciates the invitation of the Chamber of Congress in Savannah, he is not able to visit at this time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-15
President Roosevelt sends his greetings and best wishes to the members of the Columbus Board of Trade and their guests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-18
George R. Brown of the Little Rock Board of Trade informs Theodore Roosevelt that their 1911 annual report, which includes Roosevelt’s portrait as a tribute, is being sent separately. He also expresses appreciation for Dr. Wiley. Printed on the the reverse of the letter is a list of members of the Board of Trade State Reciprocal Department of Arkansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-08
Dr. Millet introduces Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur H. Andrews, President of the Board of Trade of Brockton, Massachusetts. Andrews and Millet believe that the citizens of their city should be more engaged in public affairs. They would like Roosevelt to speak to the Board of Trade at some point in the coming year,
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-15
Otohiko Matsukata remembers President Roosevelt’s anxiety over the strained relationship between the United States and Japan, and reports that the Great White Fleet was cordially received in Japan. A group of representatives from American chambers of commerce was visiting Japan at the time, and saw the fleet’s warm welcome. Matsukata encloses a speech that his brother, Kōjirō Matsukata, gave to the group which shows how the Japanese feel about the United States. He updates Roosevelt on his career and sends regards from his father Masayoshi Matsukata, a former prime minister of Japan.
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1908-11-18
Assistant Secretary of State Wilson sends three memoranda to Acting Secretary of State Robert Bacon. In the first, Wilson gives a brief curriculum vitae of Japanese diplomat Admiral Gonnohyōe Yamamoto, indicating he is considered an “elder statesman” in Japan and likely to be the next prime minister. In the second memorandum, Wilson describes Japanese public opinion and press coverage of the immigration situation in the United States, particularly in San Francisco. The third memorandum describes complaints sent by the Chambers of Commerce of Japan to the “principal” Chambers of Commerce of the United States regarding the treatment of Japanese immigrants.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-06