England--London

Letter from Oliver D. Filley to Theodore Roosevelt

Oliver D. Filley explains to President Roosevelt what has been done to try to arrange a race between the crew teams of Harvard and Cambridge. Filley feared it would be impossible for Roosevelt to act in any unofficial way, and that his writing might put the Englishmen in a position where they could not refuse with grace if they could not arrange a match. However, Roosevelt’s letter of support was greatly appreciated.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-18

Letter from Francis Knollys to Whitelaw Reid

Francis Knollys writes to Whitelaw Reid that King Edward VII would be happy to receive William Jennings Bryan and proposes a possible meeting time. Knollys also asks Reid if he would kindly accompany Bryan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-24

Letter from James Lewis to William Loeb

James Lewis writes William Loeb to ask President Roosevelt to appoint him as one of the United States’ representatives to the convention of parliamentarians that will be held in London, England, in August. Lewis discusses his qualifications for the role and states he will pay for his own expenses as he is most interested in the prestige of the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-16

Letter from George Haven Putnam to Theodore Roosevelt

George Haven Putnam sends President Roosevelt a copy of the “Muck Rake” article that was published in Outlook Magazine. Putnam asks Roosevelt to make revisions and add a closing paragraph in order to avoid reprinting the same material in Putnam’s Monthly. Putnam states he does not see the changes as making “contributions to magazines.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-03

Program for the Vienna Male Choral Society

This program for a performance of the Vienna Male Choral Society provides a history of the group, notable members and contributors, and lyrics for the songs to be performed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-25

Letter from Annette Bartlett Scott to Theodore Roosevelt

Annette Bartlett Scott informs President Roosevelt that her husband, Roosevelt’s friend, Joseph Scott died in Naples. Scott sends along a gift which her husband purchased for Roosevelt in Cairo.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-23

Letter from Robert John Wynne to Theodore Roosevelt

Consul General to London Wynne discusses with President Roosevelt the impact on his salary of the recent act to reform the consul service. Congress set the salary for the Consul General at London at $12,000, and barred consuls with salaries over $1,000 from accepting other fees. Wynne was formerly collecting income from all sources, including notarial fees, of more than twice the new salary. He will attempt to adjust himself and his family to the new conditions without lowering the dignity of his office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-03

Letter from Oscar S. Straus to Theodore Roosevelt

Oscar S. Straus reminds President Roosevelt of his intention to speak with Russian Ambassador Rosen about threats of an Easter massacre in Russia. Straus passes on information that Samuel Montagu received from Cecil Spring Rice, stating that conditions in Russia are “most threatening” in regards to the possible pogrom.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-09

Letter from George Otto Trevelyan to Theodore Roosevelt

George Otto Trevelyan apologizes that it has taken him so long to send Roosevelt the book Soapy Sponge (colloquial title of Mr. Sponge’s Sporting Tour by R. S. Surtees), as he could not get the correct edition. He has since found the book in London and is having it bound. Trevelyan writes about his experience viewing the English Parliament, in which he believes there has been marked improvement, with earnest, hard-working men in the House of Commons.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-15

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to update her on the London coverage of Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s recent wedding. Other stories mention society gossip concerning promotions and new titles.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-27

Letter from Earl Grey to Theodore Roosevelt

Earl Grey thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his invitation to the White House. Grey also discusses the logistics of handing off a prisoner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-10

Letter from Elihu Root to William Loeb

Secretary of State Root informs William Loeb that a telegram was sent to John R. Carter in London regarding the alleged interview between President Roosevelt and Mr. Mason from Glasgow.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-03

Letter from Elizabeth d’Hauteville Kean to Theodore Roosevelt

Elizabeth d’Hauteville Kean sends President Roosevelt a book that she and her sister Lucy got for him in London.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-19

Letter from George Otto Trevelyan to Theodore Roosevelt

George Otto Trevelyan thanks President Roosevelt for the books he sent and relates his favorite works. Trevelyan writes of their Thanksgiving dinner with the ambassador and ambassadress in Rome and details the views and sights in the city.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-01

Letter from Henry Codman Potter to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Codman Potter calls to President Roosevelt’s attention a London based group heading to America pleading the cause of suffering animals. Potter emphasizes the value of their work and asks for Roosevelt’s “generous continuance and encouragement” for the group.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-15

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Leonard Wood writes to President Roosevelt to say he is sailing for London.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-30

Letter from Alvey A. Adee to Benjamin F. Barnes

Acting Secretary of State Adee encloses for President Roosevelt a dispatch from London, including a memorandum from the British Foreign Office regarding Venezuelan debt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-10

Letter from Louise Adriana Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Louise Adriana Wood informs President Roosevelt of her husband, Leonard Wood’s health. Wood’s symptoms of “brain irritation” have subsided but should they return he is recommended to see Sir Victor Horsley, a specialist in London. Louise Adriana Wood states that Wood’s general health is fine and that he believes he will be back to work next month. Louise Adriana Wood asks Roosevelt if there is anything that Wood can do for the next six months or until General Henry Clark Corbin returns, she would appreciate having Wood closer to immediate care should anything happen to him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-22

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid writes to President Roosevelt about a conversation he had with John Wanamaker about international postal rates and improving postal service between London and New York. Reid hopes Roosevelt will listen to Wanamaker when he comes to discuss it. Reid is sending gossip to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and will send the president more on political matters in coming days.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-10

Letter from Henry Yates Satterlee to Theodore Roosevelt

Bishop Satterlee was very impressed with the memorial service for John Hay that was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England. Satterlee reports on several prominent attendees including Senator Allison, J. Pierpont Morgan, and Nicholas Murray Butler.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-05