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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Gurney Cannon

President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Gurney Cannon, Chairman of the Notification Committee, to formally accept his nomination as the Republican presidential candidate and to approve the platform adopted by the Republican National Convention. In the letter, Roosevelt provides a comprehensive defense of his foreign and domestic policies and outlines what he believes are the major differences between the Republican and Democratic parties in the upcoming election. Roosevelt discusses, among other topics, his position on international relations, antitrust legislation, tariffs, the gold standard, pensions for Civil War veterans, the military, civil service, commerce, agriculture, taxation, and self-government in the Philippines.

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Creation Date

1904-09-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from the President of Williams College, to which Secretary of State Hay may want to respond. Roosevelt is also pleased that Hay is working on a letter to Russia regarding contraband.

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1904-08-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alvey A. Adee

President Roosevelt will see Alfred Picard if he must, and will have lunch with him if Acting Secretary of State Adee deems Picard “civilized or even partly civilized,” but would prefer to meet in Washington after the 24th of September. Roosevelt is curious about Adee’s prediction concerning Russia’s meaning about neutrality in China.

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1904-08-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

President Roosevelt requests that the Secretary of State keep Alvey A. Adee and Roosevelt informed on the Chinese neutrality issue. Roosevelt believes that Russia should disarm their ships or Japan will attack.

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1904-08-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alvey A. Adee

President Roosevelt thanks Acting Secretary of State Adee for the copy of the notes regarding the decision of the Russian Prize Court concerning the Arabia. He agrees that Count Lamzdorf’s principle is “unsound, vicious, and untenable,” and instructs Adee to respond that the United States will not assent to it.

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1904-08-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

President Roosevelt directed Alvey A. Adee to instruct the Navy that they must not interfere in any fighting between the Russians and Japanese in the neutral Chinese port. Roosevelt agrees that the best solution would be for China to say they cannot keep the peace and let the Russians and Japanese fight.

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Creation Date

1904-08-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hermann Speck von Sternburg

President Roosevelt was very interested in the clipping sent by Ambassador von Sternburg.

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Creation Date

1904-08-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Wilmon Whilldin Blackmar

President Roosevelt sends his regrets to General Blackmar that he will be unable to attend the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Boston, Massachusetts. Roosevelt has the greatest respect for those who fought for “the very life of the Nation” and agrees with former president William McKinley that their “patriotic spirit still animates the Republic.”

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Creation Date

1904-08-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hermann Speck von Sternburg

President Roosevelt asks Hermann Speck von Sternburg to invite St. George Littledale to Washington, D.C. Roosevelt was interested in the map Sternburg shared with him.

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Creation Date

1904-07-19

Public – No. 236

An act making appropriations for the diplomatic and consular service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1907. The act stipulates funding for salaries of ambassadors and ministers, salaries of secretaries of embassies and legations, contingent expenses, foreign missions, and a number of international bureaus and commissions among other things.

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Creation Date

1906-08-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt outlines his accomplishments while in office for Elihu Root’s address to the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt highlights his international relations with China, Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, and the Philippines; discusses all acts and legislation associated with Alaska; highlights the establishment of the Department of Commerce and Labor as well as the United States Treasury reform; and touches on the civil rights and laws for the Indian populations of North America.

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Creation Date

1904-06-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

President Roosevelt requests confirmation on his understanding of the status of H. L. Eca da Silva and his wife, Dr. Yamei Kin.

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Creation Date

1904-03-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore E. Burton

President Roosevelt was distressed at Representative Burton’s speech regarding the navy. He argues that a strong navy, including naval fortifications, is required for the United States to maintain its position across the globe.

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Creation Date

1904-02-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt agrees with Elihu Root’s comments regarding corruption in New York and he is pleased that the speech will be published. The Republican Party and the country benefited from the work of Senator Hanna and his death is “very sad.” The Panama treaty appears set to pass and the cooperation with Germany on securing the neutrality of China was a success.

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Creation Date

1904-02-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Katherine Bowlker

President Roosevelt would be pleased to meet with Dr. Kin. He is unsure if he can say anything to the Chinese minister, but if there is an opening he would be pleased to help.

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Creation Date

1904-02-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hermann Speck von Sternburg

President Roosevelt congratulates Ambassador Sternburg on his speech and invites him to lunch to discuss military events in Asia. Roosevelt would like Sternburg to congratulate Emperor William II for the work he has done securing the neutrality of China.

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Creation Date

1904-02-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

Japan regards any attempts at mediation in the Russo-Japanese War as unfriendly in the belief that Russia is trying to delay in order to complete preparations. Japan requires an immediate agreement or further war. Russia wants all proposals to go through Japan. Currently, attempts are being made to guarantee China’s neutrality.

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Creation Date

1904-02-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

Vice President Roosevelt forwards a letter and his response to George B. Cortelyou. He thinks that they should be liberal with Chinese immigrants because he hopes for more merchants and students.

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Creation Date

1904-01-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lucius B. Swift

President Roosevelt agrees with Lucius B. Swift regarding Chinese immigration and has asked Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou to look at Swift’s letter.

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Creation Date

1904-01-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Crozier

President Roosevelt encloses the Revue des Deux Mondes and an article on the China relief expedition by the commander of the French contingent.

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Creation Date

1903-10-06