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President Roosevelt thanks Duchess Janie Perry Litta-Visconti-Arese for sending him a translation of Gaetano Negri’s work on Emperor Julian of Rome. Roosevelt knows little of the history of Julian, so he is looking forward to reading the book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-24
President Roosevelt suggests that December would be an ideal time for John Morley to visit but they can make October work if necessary. He was very interested in Morley’s biography of W. E. Gladstone and could not help comparing Gladstone’s time to recent events.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-17
Senator Lodge describes the commencement activities at Harvard University, where Secretary of State Elihu Root, French ambassador Jean Jules Jusserand, and British ambassador James Bryce received honorary degrees. Lodge’s son John has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-28
Transcript of a speech given by George Otto Trevelyan at a bookseller’s dinner. Trevelyan discusses many matters relating to bookselling, book buying, and publishing. He also discusses his reminiscences with various literary figures and reflects on the relationship between literature and politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-17
This French printing of Secretary of State Elihu Root’s presidential address before the second annual meeting of the American Society of International Law discusses the basis for international law. Like municipal law, international law is best enforced by the sanction of public opinion, as expressed in individual opinions in the nations. Root suggests that the best way to promote international law is to promote public support of international law in lieu of creating armies and navies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07
James H. Blount discusses sentencing criminals in the Philippines, including sentencing sixteen men to death. His experiences have led him to think that penal servitude may be “unrighteous.” Blount also enjoyed reading Theodore Roosevelt’s Winning of the West and met Luther S. “Yellowstone” Kelly, an ex-scout and friend to Roosevelt. Blount recognizes that he is working in an outpost while also understanding the importance of his work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-21
In his article for Ladies’ Home Journal, Theodore Roosevelt describes the benefits of reading and provides advice on how to get people of any age interested in reading “serious literature.” Roosevelt elaborates on his reading habits and book selection processes, which stem from both his current mood and educational desires.
1915-04