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Secretary of State Hay reports that the State Department is waiting on a report from the United States Ambassador in Brazil to discover why Brazil is opposing the Conway-Whitridge concession. Hay is waiting on the Ambassador’s reply before taking further action.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-05
President Roosevelt is pleased that following a successful election in the United States, he can leave for his African safari with “a clear conscience and an easy heart.” Roosevelt questions Edward North Buxton at length about the specifications of the hunting rifles and ammunition he should use on the trip. He would like to avoid having a rifle sent over for him to try if it is possible, because he wants to avoid paying a heavy duty on it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-01
President Roosevelt tells Edward North Buxton that with the election of president-elect William H. Taft successfully concluded he can go abroad with “a clear conscience and an easy heart.” Roosevelt sends Buxton a copy of a letter he received, and asks for Buxton’s opinion on several matters raised by the author of the letter, primarily in reference to the sorts of guns and traveling supplies Roosevelt will bring with him on safari. Roosevelt asks Buxton to procure some of the mentioned supplies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-01