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Lord North expresses sympathies over Ted Roosevelt’s illness. He has invited Alice Roosevelt and Anna Roosevelt Cowles to visit since they will be in Great Britain attending the coronation of Edward VII, King of Great Britain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-13
Douglas Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, and Theodore Douglas Robinson will be on the government tug to view the launching of Emperor William II’s yacht. Theodore Robinson will also be writing in hopes of attending the coronation of King Edward VII. Robinson is unsure of the political aspects of Alice Roosevelt officially attending the coronation and believes this will be unpopular in the South and West. He suggests George R. Read for government real estate purchases in New York City and has invested some of President Roosevelt’s money in securities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-05
Douglas and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson will be in London during the coronation of Edward VII, King of Great Britain and would like to “see things as well as possible.” Robinson understands that Alice Roosevelt, Anna Roosevelt Cowles, and William S. Cowles will be attending in an official capacity. In this capacity, they will likely be responsible for invitations and Robinson believes that Corinne will be more comfortable if they do not have to go through Mrs. Cowles for invitations. He asks if President Roosevelt can intercede with Ambassador Choate so that they can “see as much as any lay lady and gentleman can see.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-01
Posey S. Wilson offers several examples of Senator Wolcott’s unethical and criminal behavior and does not want him to represent the United States at the coronation of Kind Edward VII.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-08
Dr. J. L. M. Curry has agreed to serve as President Roosevelt’s representative at the coronation of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-28
General Wheeler requests to be detailed to the delegation attending the coronation of King Edward VII.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-18
Nicholas Murray Butler recommends J. L. M. Curry to represent the United States at the coronation of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-17
J. L. M. Curry and his wife have close ties to the Spanish royal family and he believes they are popular in Spain. He suggests that they serve as special representatives of the United States at the coming of age celebrations for King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-16
Felix Agnus recommends that Admiral Schley command the American fleet at the coronation of King Edward VII. He argues that appointing Admiral Crowninshield would be insulting as Crowninshield is responsible for starting the controversy around Schley’s brave service during the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26
E. C. Machen decries President Roosevelt’s choice of Admiral Crowninshield to attend the coronation of King Edward VII of Great Britain. He strongly recommends that Admiral Schley represent the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-27