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Urbain J. Ledoux was offered a diplomatic post at Prague which would have been a substantial promotion, and he declined. The State Department does not believe that Ledoux is fit for Antwerp or Halifax, and President Roosevelt will not offer him these appointments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-18
Charles M. Daniels has applied for appointment as consul general at Antwerp, Belgium, and President Roosevelt asks Senator Platt if Daniels would accept Prague instead. A “first class man who can speak French” is needed in Antwerp.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-06
Archduke Salvator will proudly send President Roosevelt books gifted to him by various men from Prague, Vienna, and Leipzig. Salvator warmly wishes Roosevelt a long and prosperous life.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-15
Senator Lodge encloses numerous letters for President Roosevelt to review.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-28
Secretary of State Hay describes the competing interests that are focused on the Prague appointment. He encourages President Roosevelt to do what he thinks best but cautions that any decision will have some negative consequences. Hay has received a report that Senator Beveridge made a poor impression in China and portrayed himself as a future president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-11
Secretary of State Hay believes the canal treaty is a great success but it will be refined a little more. In Hay’s opinion, there are no promises out regarding the Prague consulate and no promise was made to Charles V. Herdliska. He suggests that Edward W. Ames, who has many recommendations, be appointed consul in Ghent, Belgium.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-30
Frederick William Holls recommends Charles V. Herdliska for appointment as United States consul at Prague.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
Ambassador McCormick recommends Charles V. Herdliska, the secretary of the legation, for appointment as consul at Prague.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-01