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Memorandum of first audience with the king of Italy March 17, 1907

Memorandum of first audience with the king of Italy March 17, 1907

Lloyd Carpenter Griscom reports on his first meeting with Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy. The king asked Griscom many rapid questions about his age, career, and health. Victor Emmanuel expressed his disdain for Brazil, based on his experience as an arbitrator between that country and British Guiana during a boundary dispute. He also described his upcoming itinerary in Greece and Sicily.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-17

Creator(s)

Griscom, Lloyd Carpenter, 1872-1959

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry White

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry White

President Roosevelt was very interested to read Ambassador White’s letter and appreciates the view it gave him of what when on at the Algeciras conference. He promises to send a summary of what discussions had happened in the United States relative to the conference. Prior to the conference Roosevelt had felt that France was behaving better than Germany was, but their behavior during the conference has made him believe that neither one was particularly straightforward. He is jealous that White met several senior Italian figures and asks him to pass along his compliments. Roosevelt is glad to hear White’s news about Samuel R. Gummere and will take his advice and ask Secretary of State Root to send him to Morocco.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador to Italy Henry White recaps key aspects of the Algeciras Conference for President Roosevelt. White notes that American influence was well-received, that America asserted its economic rights while maintaining its neutrality in continental affairs, and that this should silence Roosevelt’s isolationist critics in the Senate. The Germans were unable to disturb Anglo-French unity, and they should treat the Italians with more respect if they wish to preserve the Triple Alliance. White relates his very positive interactions with the Spanish ambassador, noting that relations have improved since the recent war. He also praises his fellow American delegate, Samuel R. Gummere, America’s first ambassador to Morocco.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-08

Creator(s)

White, Henry, 1850-1927