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General Wood is glad that the Anthracite Coal Strike has ended. He is currently in Great Britain and is having a delightful time. Wood met King Edward VII and will be traveling to Scotland with Ambassador Choate. He sails for home on November 1.
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1902-10-17
At the request of King Edward VII, Arthur Stewart Raikes inquires about President Roosevelt’s condition and expresses the hope that Roosevelt is doing well.
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1902-09-25
Richard Harding Davis thanks President Roosevelt for being willing to assist in procuring an invitation for Davis to attend the coronation of King Edward VII at Westminster Abbey. Davis was able to obtain tickets on his own. However, it turns out to have been a wasted effort as the coronation was postponed when King Edward contracted appendicitis. Davis describes his reason for admiring the king’s courage in delaying the coronation, although it appears to be an unpopular decision.
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1902-07-02
Secretary of the Navy Long recommends accepting Captain Charles E. Clark’s declining the appointment to attend the coronation of Edward VII. He notes that Admiral John Crittenden Watson will accept. Long laments that navy employees sometimes have to turn down such opportunities because of a lack of funds or a concern over straining their finances.
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1902-04-23
Ambassador Choate provides information concerning the arrangements for President Roosevelt’s family and friends who will be attending King Edward VII’s coronation. He sends assurances that Alice Roosevelt will be recognized “with the highest distinction.”
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1902-02-22
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.
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1902-02-13
Ambassador Choate had a successful audience with Edward VII, King of Great Britain. King Edward appreciated President Roosevelt’s photograph and was pleased to hear of Whitelaw Reid’s appointment as the next ambassador.
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1902-02-01
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.”
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1902-02-01
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.
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1902-02-05
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.
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1902-01-08
Secretary of State Hay is sorry to hear of Ambassador Pauncefote’s illness and requests that Pauncefote thank King Edward VII for his kind message.
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1902-01-01
General Wheeler requests to be detailed to the delegation attending the coronation of King Edward VII.
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1901-12-18
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.
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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.
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1901-10-27
King Edward VII inquired about President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hay. The king requested a photograph of Roosevelt which will be provided by Ambassador Joseph Hodges Choate. Hay is concerned that their friends’ complaints might make Earl Halsbury hold up the treaty.
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1901-10-08
Ambassador Choate pledges to support the Roosevelt administration. Sympathy for Roosevelt and the United States is strong in Great Britain. Roosevelt’s actions since succeeding to the presidency have convinced the British government and people that relations between the United States and Britain will remain stable. During an audience with King Edward VII, the king asked many questions about Roosevelt and showed a familiarity with Roosevelt’s “outer life.” Edward VII requested that Choate send his kindest regards to Roosevelt and requested photographs of Roosevelt and William McKinley.
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1901-09-28