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Burgess, John William, 1844-1931

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Letter from Charles S. Francis to William Loeb

Ambassador Charles S. Francis notes that Professor John Williams Burgess attended Ambassador Charlemagne Tower’s recent dinner at the Embassy in Berlin and will be traveling to Vienna. Due to Burgess’s criticism of President Roosevelt, Francis does not want to entertain him, and asks William Loeb’s opinion on the matter. Francis hopes that Roosevelt approved of unofficial efforts to pressure the Austrian Phoenix Insurance Company to reach an agreement with a committee representing the San Francisco earthquake claimants.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-11

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler writes to ensure that President Roosevelt knows the truth about Professor John William Burgess’ comments about the Monroe Doctrine, which were delivered as part of his inaugural address as Roosevelt Professor at Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Berlin. Burgess’ comments have been inaccurately reported in American papers, and Butler encloses two letters from Professor Wilhelm Paszkowski for context on the issue. Butler explains that he has learned of the motivation for the “malice” at the heart of the inaccuracies, and will explain to Roosevelt at their next meeting. He reassures Roosevelt that the Germans understood Burgess completely, and it was only the Americans who have been manipulated by the “lies.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-27

Letter from Elihu Root to William Loeb

Secretary of State Root thanks William Loeb for the Burgess letters and speech. Root is returning the letters and regrets the poor reception of Burgess’ speech.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-17

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler thinks Herbert Parsons showed far more power of leadership than he had anticipated, and the Republican party has been saved from making a critical blunder. Butler believes that the Republican party will win, but he recognizes the intensity of the political struggle ahead. Professor Hermann Schumacher gave a successful inaugural address, and Butler finds him personally very agreeable.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-28

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler relates a conversation between himself and Professor Burgess about whether the Senate may amend a treaty and the right of a president to veto an appropriation bill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-17

McClellan boom grows steadily

Enthusiasm for the presidential nomination of New York Mayor George B. McClellan has been steadily increasing over time. There is debate over whether or not he is eligible for office due to his being born abroad to American parents. Several notable Columbia University law professors who have studied the topic have come down on both sides, leaving the conclusion ambiguous.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-06