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George W. McLane writes to Theodore Roosevelt about the potential of introducing some South American trees to certain regions in the United States. McLane has been unable to meet with Roosevelt thus far, but wonders if he would be willing to give him some time to discuss this matter before McLane has to return to South America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-01
Horace G. Knowles encloses two editorials from the North American, noting that the paper is “progressive with a big P.” President William H. Taft is lucky the paper is published in Philadelphia, but Knowles notes that Theodore Roosevelt is unfortunate it is not published in New York. Knowles is serving as U.S. Minister to Bolivia and has not been granted his request for a transfer, so he is returning to La Paz next week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-19
U. S. Minister Knowles sincerely thanks W. G. Glick for his telegram, the first of many after the “terrible affliction” he and his wife, Edith Ella Wallace Knowles, experienced. He discusses the circumstances surrounding the accident and death of Malcolm G. Knowles, his seven-year-old son. Knowles recalls Malcom’s talents and his joyous and kind nature. Due to the circumstances, Edith cannot remain in Bolivia. Therefore, Knowles asks Glick if he can be transferred to another post as he does not want to finish his assignment without his wife.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-17