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Theodore Roosevelt writes to King Haakon VII of Norway to thank him for his letter and says he saw Haakon’s son, Olaf, at Buckingham Palace. Roosevelt also mentions a speech he gave about Egypt, saying King George V of Great Britain enjoyed it.
1910-06-08
A typed extract from a letter Theodore Roosevelt wrote David Gray describing his experience as the American special ambassador to the funeral of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-10-06
The writer tells a story of Prince Edward of England finding Theodore Roosevelt’s picture in a book of rulers, at which his father King George told him what a genius Roosevelt was. The prince subsequently moved Roosevelt from the section of kings and rulers to one devoted to “famous people” of the time.
1918
This advertisement for a subscription package for both the New York World and the Citizen announces the impartiality of the World in covering the upcoming elections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-27
Theodore Roosevelt is “extremely pleased” that George Otto Trevelyan liked his letter. He is glad to receive Trevelyan’s letter as he worried his letter was “priggish and dull.” Roosevelt trusts Edward Grey and permits Trevelyan to share his letter with Grey. He asks if Trevelyan wants the supplement to one of his letters in which he talks about King of Great Britain George V. While it is friendly in spirit, he speaks from the standpoint of a democrat.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-08
Theodore Roosevelt is very glad that the Ugandan royalty and officials were able to attend the coronation of King George V of England.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-25
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Sir Courtenay Walter Bennett for the invitation to attend the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, but explains that he has a previous engagement and is unable to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary appreciates William Phillips looking into the matter of the book Roosevelt sent George V, King of Great Britain. Roosevelt did receive a letter acknowledging the gift.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-14
President Roosevelt believes that Ambassador Reid should avoid speaking with King Edward VII in any official way, and instead the United States should officially communicate with the Prime Minister or Foreign Office. He laments the poor relations between Germany and England, and urges Reid to bring about better relations between the two if it is possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-19
Otto R. Markworth comments on Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Elgin, Iowa, and shares an extensive list of individuals he received autographs and letters from.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-10
Samuel A. Dyke presents Theodore Roosevelt with a plea on behalf of Plymouth. He hopes Roosevelt will support the cause with a kind word or financial help and mentions appealing to David Lloyd George and King George V of Great Britain. Dyke references the Pilgrims to highlight Plymouth’s historical importance and the transatlantic ties between the United States and Great Britain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-07
J. Arthur Randbrook asks Theodore Roosevelt for his thoughts on King of Great Britain George V and Queen Mary’s upcoming historic visit to and coronation in India.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-24
Zakaria Kizito Kisingiri describes the celebrations that took place in Uganda for the coronation of King George V of England. Kisingiri also sends his regards from all who met Theodore Roosevelt and his son during their travels in Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-18
Arthur Hamilton Lee writes Theodore Roosevelt on the issue of the “Parliament Bill.” Lee details the effects the bill, the House of Commons, and the House of Lords are having on Great Britain and its politics. He also tells Roosevelt about George V, King of Great Britain and his new success as king. Lee inquires how Roosevelt and politics in the United States are going, along with Roosevelt’s views on the Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty. He asks how Roosevelt and his family is doing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-15
H. C. G. Moule, the Bishop of Durham, writes to a “Miss Lawton” thanking her for a poetry book. Moule particularly enjoyed the essay on Edgar Allan Poe. He discloses his excitement at serving as the “right-hand supporter” to George V at his upcoming coronation. Moule closes by praising the new king and queen of England.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-14
Nora Elizabeth Scanlon’s family is impoverished, and she heard that Theodore Roosevelt is sympathetic to Irish Catholics. She asks Roosevelt to have Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock reinstate her husband, Jeremiah Scanlon, to his position as a mail carrier. She also wrote to King George V since she only moved to the United States because her wealthy father was killed during the agitation in Ireland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01
T. P. Gill asks Theodore Roosevelt for information and his opinion of the impact of Irish autonomy on relations between England and America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-07
William Phillips confirms with Frank Harper that King of Great Britain George V received Theodore Roosevelt’s book and has already written Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-05
Ambassador Reid explains two matters vital for President Roosevelt to know before he embarks on his African journey: English dress codes and the dangers of mosquito bites. Reid also hopes to continue his diplomatic service under President-Elect William H. Taft and also mentions that Chesterfield House may be available as a site for an embassy. In closing, Reid discusses reactions to recent speeches and congratulates Roosevelt on his “triumphant exit.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-23
Earl Grey thanks President Roosevelt for sending his photographic portrait and is happy to hang it among his portraits of other American politicians. Grey also sends a facsimile of a chair owned by James Wolfe and gifted to George, Prince of Wales, and thanks Roosevelt for sending his sister, Alice Roosevelt Cowles, to Québec’s tercentenary celebration. In the postscript, Grey notes how he has been “haunted” by the illustrations of mountains that Roosevelt appended to his last message.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-13