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Theodore Roosevelt informs French Ensor Chadwick that The Outlook cannot publish a review of Chadwick’s book until March, so Roosevelt suggests he write a letter for Chadwick instead. When Chadwick sends a copy of his book to the King of Spain, Roosevelt suggests what he might say about Roosevelt’s involvement.
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1911-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt believes most of the statements about the “Astral Edition” of his writings are true. He is uneasy that Raymond E. Winfield paid a large sum for the books.
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1911-11-21
President Roosevelt is determined to shoot a white rhinoceros on his African safari, and would like Ambassador Reid to speak with Lord Crewe about his obtaining permission to hunt in the same places in Uganda as Winston Churchill did. He would like Reid to inquire if the British Museum would like a white rhinoceros specimen if he is lucky enough to shoot three; the first two are promised to the Smithsonian Institution. He discusses a number of international events including the situation in India, and the ongoing controversy between the United States and England that arose during the summer Olympics.
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1908-11-27
President Roosevelt would like Ambassador Bryce to convey his thanks to King Edward VII of Great Britain for the personal message of sympathy on the centenary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
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1909-02-08
President Roosevelt attempts to assuage F. R. Wingate’s embarrassment about previously addressing him by the wrong title, saying that “not one in ten” Americans know his proper title. Roosevelt is touched by the effort so many English people have made to help with preparations for his safari, both his friends and also various officials he is not acquainted with. He sympathizes with Wingate’s feeling about the lack of development in the Sudan, comparing it to American improvements in the Philippines, where ambitions were high, but a lack of funds disrupted the projects. Roosevelt will communicate with Wingate from Nairobi, and relates his plans for traveling and hunting. Roosevelt reflects that he “ought to feel melancholy over leaving the Presidency,” but the excitement of his upcoming safari dwarfs any such feelings.
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1908-11-27
President Roosevelt writes his son, Ted, about a variety of matters. He discusses the trouble that Emperor William II of Germany is in with both conservatives and socialists. Last year, he gave a damaging interview to American journalist William Bayard Hale, which Roosevelt intervened to prevent the New York Times from publishing. A portion was published in Century and suppressed by the Germans. Roosevelt reflects on the current state of the liberal and democratic movement, and believes that the situation is not as dire as in the French Revolution, or in 1840s America. He also explains his lukewarm support of women’s suffrage. Finally, Roosevelt offers his son advice on working with the people around him when it is natural, but not pursuing relationships that are merely social in nature.
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1908-11-20
President Roosevelt received the book and will consult Ambassador Whitelaw Reid as to what form his acknowledgement to Edward VII, King of Great Britain, should take. Roosevelt thanks John R. Carter for the editorial.
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1907-12-31
President Roosevelt sends photographs of him jumping a horse to United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Reid. He directs Reid to present the photographs to King Edward VII if he would like them. Roosevelt comments on the newspaper clippings that Reid sent, noting he was surprised at how Englishmen responded to Robert Bond’s criticism of New Newfoundland’s status in the British Empire, given their response to the proposed discriminatory legislation against Japanese students in California. Lately, Roosevelt has been most interested by his “encounter with the ultra labor men and socialists over the Moyer-Haywood-Debs matter.”
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1907-05-15
President Roosevelt thanks United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Whitelaw Reid for his recent letter and its report on international affairs. He was not concerned by A. Maurice Low’s criticism but thought it might damage relations between the United States and the United Kingdom. Roosevelt sends Reid some horse jumping pictures for King Edward VII.
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1907-04-29
President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador to Great Britain Reid for the letter. He finds that Canada’s actions strain foreign relations with Great Britain. Roosevelt asks Reid to deliver the enclosed letter to the hospital that aided the Americans involved in the Salisbury train-wreck.
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1906-08-27
President Roosevelt was glad to hear Ambassador Reid’s news that the British Government is likely to take the same stance as the United States at the Hague Conference. Referencing a letter he received from Andrew Carnegie, Roosevelt remarks that he does not want the Liberal Government “to go to any maudlin extremes at the Hague Conference,” and that while it is good to minimize the chance of war, nations should not put themselves at a disadvantage compared to militaristic nations. Roosevelt comments on several United States politicians, particularly John Sharp Williams, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
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1906-08-07
President Roosevelt believes Ambassador Reid has acted admirably in every case, and treated William Jennings Bryan well while he visited England. Roosevelt reflects on the Democratic party and Bryan’s role in it, and believes that Bryan will be the party’s presidential candidate in 1908. Because of Bryan’s travels around the world, however, he has been “broadened,” and “would be a far less dangerous man now then he would have been ten years ago.” While Roosevelt feels that Bryan is shallow, he admits that he is also kind and well-meaning, and while he would be a poor president, he would not be such intentionally. Roosevelt additionally thanks Reid for the consideration he paid Silas McBee during his visit to England, although he wishes there were not so many Americans who were enthusiastic to meet royalty.
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1906-07-27
President Roosevelt was only concerned about the letter he had sent Ambassador Reid because of its nature, but permits him to show any portions he deems proper to King Edward VII of Great Britain or Sir Edward Grey. He also recommends Reid make Roosevelt’s dislike of British Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand known, emphasizing that if he had been a man Roosevelt liked, he would have consulted with him more. Roosevelt reflects on the strategies he uses in foreign relations, particularly with the Germans and German Emperor William II, but also with the English and Japanese, which he describes as “to be scrupulously polite, to show a genuine good-will toward her, but to keep our navy in such shape” so as to deter any aggression. He sends his greetings to Reid’s wife, Elisabeth Mills Reid, and remarks that he enjoyed reading about the social news from England.
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1906-06-27
President Roosevelt has written to Ambassador Whitelaw Reid as Silas McBee has requested, but cautions that he has had to put the letter in “somewhat tentative fashion,” as there may be difficulties in scheduling an audience with King Edward VII of Great Britain. Roosevelt encloses the letter so that McBee can give it to Reid personally.
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1906-06-14
President Roosevelt introduces Ambassador Reid to Silas McBee, editor of The Churchman. He explains that McBee would like an audience with Edward VII, King of Great Britain, and that if this is possible Roosevelt would appreciate Reid’s assistance in arranging such an audience.
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1906-06-14
President Roosevelt sends an amusing telegram he received to Frederick W. Whitridge, Special Ambassador to Spain for the wedding of King Alfonso XIII. Whitridge appears to have made a strong impression on King Edward VII of Great Britain, and Roosevelt hopes that he got on well with German Emperor William II as well. Roosevelt asks Whitridge to “give my regards unofficially and heartily to Mrs. Whitridge; and much less heartily but more formally to the King of Spain.”
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1906-05-12
William Loeb forwards Frederick W. Whitridge two signed letters from President Roosevelt to present to King Edward VII of Great Britain and Emperor William II of Germany.
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1906-04-25
President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Reid to give King Edward VII the enclosed letter. He discusses the trouble that Germany is causing at the Algeciras Conference, after Kaiser William II did not honor his promise to instruct the Germans to follow Roosevelt’s instructions. Roosevelt believes that Germany believes that it can defeat both England and France now that Russia is out of the way. Domestically, Roosevelt believes that the railroad rate bill will pass after “mild troubles,” including Senator Nelson W. Aldrich losing “both his head and his temper.”
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1906-03-01
President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Reid to thank King Edward VII of Great Britain for the “two beautiful volumes” he sent.
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1905-12-23
President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Reid to give the enclosed copy of one of his books to King Edward VII. He makes it clear to Reid that he does not expect the King to read the book, but merely to receive it.
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1905-11-06