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President Roosevelt tells Patrick Egan that his letter pleased him because of the “substantial aid” that Egan can offer and because of their former association when Egan was the Minister to Chile. Roosevelt suggests that Egan get in touch with George Cortelyou, chairman of the Republican National Committee, who will be in New York in August.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-15
John Callan O’Laughlin informs Theodore Roosevelt that John M. Harlan, a previously outspoken critic of Roosevelt, would support him if he were to run for re-election. Many other Republicans have also inquired about whether Roosevelt will seek re-election. O’Laughlin requests that Roosevelt publicly reject Secretary of State Robert Lansing’s treaty with Latin America that would include territorial integrity and prohibitions on shipments of munitions. O’Laughlin fears that this would keep the United States from acquiring any more territory in the future and would have a detrimental effect on relationship between the United States and South American countries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-01-24
E. Heathi has returned from Chile and asks to meet with Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-02
Henry White is pleased by Theodore Roosevelt’s enthusiastic reception in the West and found his recent editorials interesting. He discusses the mobilization of troops to Mexico and his suggestion to President William H. Taft that an informal, friendly message be sent to the other Central and South American countries. During his upcoming stay in New York City, White plans to visit Roosevelt’s office and discuss topics of interest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-13
Ambassador Tower relays to President Roosevelt a private conversation he had with Emperor William II of Germany, who had recently heard reports of Japanese soldiers training and gathering in Mexico, Peru, and Chile. The Emperor believes that the Japanese are preparing to seize the Panama Canal if war is declared. Additionally, reports from Portugal suggest that the Japanese are preparing for war against the United States. He approves of Roosevelt’s decision to send the war fleet out because it has strengthened the position of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-28
This memorandum describes the types of armored vessels being built for the countries of Italy, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, with details including the location of construction, name, type and displacements of the ships, and current condition of the ships. One ship being constructed in Italy is reported to be for Japan. A number of smaller ships are being built for Brazil in England. Argentina and Chile have no ships under construction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-29
Archbishop Soler praises American Catholics and the thriving nature of Catholicism in the United States. He argues that the Church is not the enemy of progress, which is proven by how Catholicism has flourished in the U.S., the example and standard of progressive nations. He explains a visit he made to Secretary of State Elihu Root, to express his admiration for the way in which American ideals allow complete liberty to Catholics, and the way other Americans respect them as collaborators in the social order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-30
Henry White received President Roosevelt’s letter but has waited until reaching Rome to answer it. White’s views on disarmament were sent in a confidential letter through the British Embassy’s dispatch bag. He has omitted any reference to Roosevelt’s observations about the German emperor although he has borrowed some of Roosevelt’s phraseology. White writes that Roosevelt’s action in Cuba was met with “universal admiration.” White saw the Chilean minister yesterday who said that Elihu Root’s visit there brought great comfort and was epoch making. Other topics in the letter include the German and Jesuit influence in the Vatican and the reputation of the emperor as an influencer, and White’s visit with the King of Italy and their discussion of new literacy-based immigration laws.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-20
Secretary of State Root will be leaving Buenos Aires this afternoon. Root let the Chilean government know that he will limit his visit to a condolence call after the “terrible calamity” of an earthquake they just experienced.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-19
George L. Duval recounts a history of the growth and consolidation of industries and the resulting rise of labor unions. He recounts the role President Roosevelt played in the anthracite coal strike, and suggests that the commission then appointed could be the model for a permanent national arbitration committee to oversee labor struggles in the future. The relevance to this kind of help in Chile is noted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-11
Postcard showing carts being pulled by oxen teams. Charles C. Myers notes that ox teams are used in Chile instead of horses.
1911-11-21
Postcard showing three portraits of indigenous individuals. Charles C. Myers notes they live in the Magellan Strait area in Chile.
1911-03-03
Postcard showing cows in a valley in between snowcapped mountains. Charles C. Myers notes that this is in the Andes Mountains.
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Hume y Ca.; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
Postcard showing a view of the Rio Aconcagua within a mountain range in Chile.
1911
Adolfo Conrads; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
A postcard showing “the threshing” during harvest time in Chile.
1911
Mattensohn & Grimm; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
Charles C. Myers describes a series of seventy-two postcards illustrating his time as a sailor during the Great White Fleet’s journey through South America.
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Carlos A. Valverde, the son of a Peruvian senator and minister who tried to settle trouble in Chile that led to a mob forming and burning the flag of Peru, is a student at Union college.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-03
This pamphlet advertises travelogues by Frank R. Roberson and presents his credentials for the quality of his work. Many people in the United States know very little about South America, so Roberson offers travelogues on Panama, the east coast of South America, Chile and the Andes, and Peru and Bolivia, in addition to resources about other parts of the world.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-03
A memorandum containing summary of Commander Simon P. Fullinwider’s letter from December 6, 1907, which criticizes Brazil’s construction of large and expensive dreadnoughts and says they may be Japan’s project. He recommends the United States ready their fleet accordingly and dismiss Japanese men aboard the ships, who he thinks could be spies. Commander Sims writes that the officers will learn more while in Rio, and he shares Fullinwider’s concerns about “foreign servants” and enlisted men sharing confidential information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-19
Cipriano Castro, former president of Venezuela, is dressed like Napoleon I. He is on board a ship with the presidents of “Uruguay, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, [and] Argentina” standing in the background. Caption: For the sake of peace and quiet, why doesn’t South America ship him to some St. Helena?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-08-02