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Toasts and speeches were given by members of the American Society of London during their annual Thanksgiving Day banquet. American Ambassador Choate’s speech was recorded with him joking with the English guests and praising President Roosevelt’s accomplishments.
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1902-12-15
Hermann Speck von Sternburg has recently traveled to India, and reports on the military strategies and maneuvers of English and German troops. Sternburg believes that in a “real” war, the English’s strategy would be disastrous against the Germans. He believes that only American soldiers could spread out and operate well in the way they describe. Sternburg describes the Germans’ military readiness, discipline, and training. Sternburg further believes that American workers are superior to Europeans, both in terms of labor and as fighters, due largely to their “brains, individuality, & skill using machinery.”
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1902-10-28
Henry Bazely Wolryche-Whitmore sends President Roosevelt a “really good cheese” by way of his sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, who had been visiting. Sadly, Robinson was ill for part of the trip, presumably due to the strength of the “Royal Waters.” Wolryche-Whitmore congratulates Roosevelt on the coal strike settlement and shares the positive reaction the settlement is receiving in England.
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1902-10-17
Brander Matthews is in Great Britain. He has heard speeches by several prominent Britons and sends President Roosevelt a poem written by William Pember Reeves.
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1902-07-26
Secretary of State Hay informs President Roosevelt that he has received assurances from Russia that it does not seek exclusive mining rights in Manchuria. Hay is continuing his work on the Colombian treaty.
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1902-07-12
Winston Churchill has learned that President Roosevelt will be passing near his home in late August and offers his hospitality for a meal or a night.
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1902-07-03
President Roosevelt cannot provide John A. Hassell with an autographed letter of introduction to the British Government, but an ordinary letter of introduction can be offered if the President is interested in Hassell.
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1902-06-11
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
Edith Eustis thanks President Roosevelt for the telegram. She informs Roosevelt that Willie will be writing to request an appointment to the special embassy. Eustis is enjoying her trip to England.
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1901-12-18
Joseph Bucklin Bishop thanks President Roosevelt for inviting him to talk. He relays gossip that Edwin Lawrence Godkin “has gone to England to die” but does not care for the country and cannot escape Englishmen speaking praise for Roosevelt.
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1901-12-09
Wayne MacVeagh sends Vice President Roosevelt a clipping from the Philadelphia Ledger, a Republican paper that has always supported him. MacVeagh writes that the treaty with the British will suit Roosevelt’s views if Roosevelt speaks with them courteously but firmly. If Roosevelt decides that the current treaty should simply repeal the previous Clatyon-Bulwer treaty, that is all it will do. Finally, MacVeagh reminds Roosevelt that “the plain people” from the West have always supported him and will continue to do so if he remains true to himself.
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1901-10-07
J. Arthur Barratt sends his good wishes for the Roosevelt administration. Barratt is now living in England and finds that British public opinion is favorable towards President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-27
Hermann Speck von Sternburg thanks Vice President Roosevelt for his interesting letter, and is glad to hear that Roosevelt’s family is doing so well. Sternburg believes that with regards to South America, the Monroe Doctrine was beneficial in helping create peace, and he wishes that some nation or group of nations would establish a similar doctrine over China. He suggests that Roosevelt propose a Roosevelt doctrine when his time comes “in a few years,” in conjunction with Japan in order to check other powers in China. Sternburg briefly comments on the continuation of the South African War, and the use of Indian troops in the British army, both in the South African war, as well as in any potential war in Europe. He remarks upon Gurkhas as being especially strong fighters, and discusses some of the situations in Nepal, Tibet, and Afghanistan, as well as an upcoming visit to the Maharajah of Jaipur. Sternburg also writes about the public reception of speeches by Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and discusses his recent return to Berlin from Washington when his term as diplomat to the United States finished, with a suggestion that any sort of strong pressure aiming towards his return to the United States would likely be met with good results.
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1901-09-01
James Bryce regrets not responding to Commissioner Roosevelt’s letter sooner. He comments on the likely outcome of the upcoming elections in England. Bryce also notes that the issue of the Minneapolis Convention is “rather tragic” for James Gillespie Blaine.
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1892-06-15
Poet and novelist H. C. Bunner thanks Police Commissioner Roosevelt for being an American and not cowardly like the “made in England” kind in New York. Bunner also reports that he is getting over his “bad time,” but is still shaky. He wishes Roosevelt a happy New Year, and plans to see him soon.
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1896-01-01