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Hilda Francesetti di Malgrà thanks President Roosevelt for allowing her to translate his book, The Strenuous Life, into Italian. This was the last book read by her deceased brother, Italian Consul in Korea Ugo Francesetti di Malgrà.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-10
This pamphlet contains, in the first section, information from the Russian Commander in Chief that the Japanese are behind the actions of several Chinese tribal groups against the Russians. The second section contains the translation of a telegram from Baron Komura to Baron Takahira, and the third contains the note verbale from the Japanese minister to the Acting Secretary of State. All concern non-neutral activities by Chinese citizens during the Russo-Japanese War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03
The American company is gauging Chinese interest in the railroad. The Hong Kong government will lend Viceroy Zhidong Zhang money to pay the American company, and British capitalists are investing millions in the railroad. Full details to follow in a letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-17
Theodore Roosevelt asks Ambassador Egan to have Gill write him and sends his regards to Egan’s family. Roosevelt comments on his interest in Egan’s last letter and agrees with what Egan wrote about Bertrand Martin Tipple. Roosevelt also comments on the attitudes of the American Ministers overseas.
1910-05-09
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his sympathy over the death of Ambassador Egan’s mother-in-law. Roosevelt also writes that he enjoyed seeing Egan and his family and praises him for his service.
1910-05-04
President Roosevelt comments on the work of several diplomats, including Maurice Francis Egan, David Jayne Hill, and John Wallace Riddle. Roosevelt writes that he looks forward to talking with Egan about various social and political issues in Denmark. Roosevelt also provides his opinions on the value of farming populations and agricultural states in the United States.
1908-10-05
President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Egan to visit Viggo Petersen in the hospital and relay well wishes for his recovery. Roosevelt writes that the campaign is going well and hopes to see Egan’s family soon.
1908-10-02
President Roosevelt expresses interest in Ambassador Egan’s article and is glad that he likes his post. Regarding an issue with Secretary of War Taft, Roosevelt writes that Egan can stay in Copenhagen as long as he likes, and asks him to have Archbishop Ireland write Taft.
1908-03-06
Theodore Roosevelt asks Lawrence F. Abbott to pass on thanks for a letter and clippings. He discusses a matter regarding former Ambassador White and writes a statement praising him. Roosevelt also mentions that his trip with his sons is going well.
1913-07-27
President Roosevelt has received praise for Minister to Denmark Maurice Francis Egan, along with John Wallace Riddle and David Jayne Hill, from Nicholas Butler Murray. Roosevelt is confused by the rates of depression and tendency toward socialism in Denmark, a country of farmers. Mississippi is the most agricultural state in the United States, and Roosevelt concludes that although there are many great Mississippians, a mixture of farmers and townsfolk is the best population to have.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-05
President Roosevelt is interested in what Maurice Francis Egan, minister to Denmark, says about the socialists and British diplomat Rennell Rodd. He has requested the British Embassy notify him when Rodd arrives so they can dine at the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-07
Before meeting next Sunday, President Roosevelt asks James Bronson Reynolds to present his regards to Mundji Bey, the Turkish Charge d’Affaires. He feels “the keenest interest in and sympathy with the movement so full of hope for genuine progress which is now taking place in the Turkish Empire.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-04
President Roosevelt requests that Ambassador Reid explain to Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes that his African trip is a scientific expedition to collect specimens for the National Museum, not “a game butchering trip.” However, if given the opportunity, Roosevelt may collect some trophies. The invitation from the chancellor of Oxford, George Nathaniel Curzon, to present the Romanes lecture gives Roosevelt a genuine reason to visit England on his return from Africa. He details his travel itinerary, plans for appropriate formal attire, and people to call upon. Roosevelt is interested in what the Japanese minister for foreign affairs Jutarō Komura says and includes his letter to Japanese ambassador Kogoro Takahira and the reply. Reid’s full statement on the incidents of the Olympics pleases Roosevelt, who believes intense international matches inevitably result in misunderstandings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-20
President Roosevelt acknowledges the kind message from Governor-General of Australia William Humble Ward as received through the British Charge d’Affaires. He expresses America’s appreciation to Ward and the Australian people for hosting the Atlantic Fleet on “its voyage of peace.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-20
President Roosevelt returns the memorandum about Consul-General Frank Dyer Chester and inquires why he has not been removed from his post.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-22
President Roosevelt informs General Sickles that he has arranged to send his son George Stanton Sickles to Athens.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-20
Benjamin La Bree is writing a thorough book about the Diplomatic and Consular Service and would like Theodore Roosevelt to contribute a few lines, since he was involved in that department. He says the book will be very widely read.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-12
Maria Dolores Calvo, daughter of Minister Plenipotentiary Joaquin Bernardo Calvo Mora, tells Theodore Roosevelt that she has been teaching for the past three years but recently decided to pursue a writing career. She explains that her education at the Washington Seminary, College of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, and her fluency in three languages, would make her an excellent worker. She asks if Roosevelt knows of any job openings for her and requests a letter of recommendation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-15
President Dávila of Honduras gladly accepts President Roosevelt’s offer to participate in peace settlements with neighboring Central American republics. Honduras has remained, and will remain, neutral.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-30
Head of the Consular Bureau Wilbur J. Carr received William Loeb’s letter containing Horatio C. Pollock’s application for marshal and clerk at the American Consulate General at Canton, China. Carr informs Loeb that Pollock withdrew his application. There will be an inquiry into the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-28