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Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909

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Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler writes that the New York City newspapers have published favorable reviews of President Roosevelt’s message. Railroad executives are reacting to statements of pending regulations. It is expected that Roosevelt will discuss the tariff at a later date since he did not include the topic in his speech. Butler includes a lengthy excerpt of a letter from John S. Kennedy. Kennedy writes that Roosevelt backers are being pressured to support F. Marion Crawford for a diplomatic position in Turkey. Kennedy does not think a Catholic appointee would protect the American Protestant missionaries in Turkey. Butler surmises the pressure is being brought to bear by Mrs. Hobson. Butler concludes by reminding Roosevelt he promised to schedule a meal to celebrate the election with old friends, like Joseph Bucklin Bishop and Butler, in New York City.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-07

Creator(s)

Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947

Letter from Elbert F. Baldwin to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Elbert F. Baldwin to Theodore Roosevelt

Elbert F. Baldwin recommends that President Roosevelt appoint F. Marion Crawford to the Constantinople legation because Crawford has a good understanding of customs and culture in the region and because he is a Roman Catholic. Baldwin discusses Crawford’s qualifications in detail, including mentioning his time in Turkey and India. Baldwin is acquainted with the other men suggested for this mission, but he does not believe they measure up to the same standard as Crawford does.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-25

Creator(s)

Baldwin, Elbert F. (Elbert Francis), 1857-