Chirol, Valentine, Sir, 1852-1929

Journalist Valentine Chirol, with a letter of introduction from Cecil Spring Rice, is on his way to Washington, D.C., to meet President Roosevelt. Robert Harry Munro Ferguson believes Roosevelt should talk to the journalist about the Far East. It might be possible that Chirol would be a useful press contact in the future. Ferguson mentions candidates in current election campaigns in Great Britain.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-28

Creator(s)

Ferguson, Robert Harry Munro, 1868-1922

Cecil Spring Rice tells President Roosevelt that he has a friend, Valentine Chirol, who is currently en route to the United States, and asks if Roosevelt would be willing to speak with him. Spring Rice vouches for Chirol, and mentions the work he did in England during the Spanish-American war advocating for the United States, as well as his subsequent activities of traveling and writing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-09

Creator(s)

Spring Rice, Cecil, Sir, 1859-1918