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Letter from Emily Tyler Carow to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Emily Tyler Carow to Theodore Roosevelt

Emily Tyler Carow describes her experiences in Egypt, including her concern about an “undercurrent of hostility” that seems to be present in the Egyptian Arab people. Carow tells Roosevelt about her conversations with Lord Evelyn Baring Cromer and his dinner guests, which have been about topics such as the British occupation of Egypt, the American occupation of Cuba and the insular possession of the Philippines, whether Roosevelt will run for president again, and the natural beauty of the desert.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-01

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Meyer writes President Roosevelt about the Russo-Japanese War. Meyer describes Stanley Washburn’s report of dwindling American sympathies with the Japanese. Washburn does not believe the Japanese army will ever beat the Russian army in Manchuria. Meyer mentions his interactions with Camille Barrère, the French Ambassador, and his indication that French and German banks are beginning to side with Russia. Meyer also relates an interaction he had with the Japanese minister, in which the minister stated he was interested in Roosevelt’s thoughts on Manchuria and Japan’s control of Port Arthur.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-20

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

Letter from W. C. Dix to Felipe Buencamino

Letter from W. C. Dix to Felipe Buencamino

W. C. Dix suggests that the Philippines follow the example of Japan and push for a more western outlook and encourage commerce. He would like there to be a Filipino exhibit at the upcoming Louisiana Purchase Exposition, which would then be followed by a similar exhibition in Manila, Philippines, in 1904. Dix sees great opportunities for the development of industry and science in the Philippines. He hopes to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-15