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President Roosevelt doubts the advisability of speaking out on the Acre matter for fear of angering Brazil.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-29
William Emlen Roosevelt relays Francis Henry Appleton’s request to have an engraving made of John Singer Sargent’s portrait of President Roosevelt. He has also successfully sold his concession in Acre to Brazil and has no more interests in the area.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-13
William Emlen Roosevelt is involved with the Bolivian Syndicate, a company caught up in the dispute over the Acre territory between Brazil and Bolivia. War is a possibility and Emlen is working towards a settlement that will prevent war, allow him to get out of the Syndicate, and keep the Roosevelt name out of the papers in relation to the dispute.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-27
Dr. Magalhaes raises several questions to Dr. Pinilla regarding a treaty between Bolivia and Brazil, primarily to the extent of business concessions. He argues that the original treaty was mutually beneficial, but that a new monopoly would lead to the nomination of consular agents that the Brazilian government will not recognize.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-14
Brazil and Bolivia are attempting to work out a treaty dealing with business concessions in the Acre Territory. Magalhaes, representing Brazil, is concerned that business interests will be given too much sovereignty and police powers. He argues that a section of the treaty that allows the commercial syndicate given the lease of the land under consideration will be able to set up their own defense force with boats to police the river. He wonders who this force would be accountable to. This group would, in effect, have more control than the Bolivian government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-14
Dr. Pinilla, representing Bolivia, offers the Brazilian government an opportunity to take part in a commercial contract for the development of Acre territory.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-01