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Theodore Roosevelt send his thanks to Margaret “Daisy” Chanler for her visit with her husband Winthrop and sketches she had given him. Roosevelt also mentions that he was recently visited by Henry Cabot Lodge and General Ian Hamilton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Roosevelt to General Hamilton, who is expected to arrive from Colon, Panama, around May 7. As Roosevelt wishes for the letter to be delivered to Hamilton as soon as he arrives, he thought it advisable to send the letter to Bennett who will know how best to reach Hamilton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-26
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Colonel Hubert Foster for his book and was impressed with General Ian Hamilton’s book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-27
President Roosevelt tells General Wood that he recently spoke with Gordon Johnston, a former rough rider, who is “full of enthusiasm about [Wood] and not a little disgusted with the attitude of the southern Democrats in Congress,” who disapprove of Wood’s actions in the Philippines fighting the Moro bandits. Roosevelt has been resting this summer, although he sprained his ankle and has not gotten as much exercise as he wished. He feels that politically he has been successful the past several years, but “it is about time for the swing of the pendulum,” and comments on the strength of the Democratic party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-30
President Roosevelt writes King Edward VII of Great Britain about various social and official matters. He thanks the King for remembering his daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s wedding and praises his new son-in-law, Representative Nicholas Longworth. He enjoyed reading British general Ian Hamilton’s book about his campaign in the Russo-Japanese War, but wishes Edward would encourage him to write a second volume to recount the “really big fighting.” He will send Joseph Hodges Choate to head the United States delegation at the Hague Conference, and assures the King that the Americans will work “in absolute accord” with the British delegation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-28
President Roosevelt thanks J. William White for sending him a copy of an Ian Hamilton book. He adds that he disagreed with the action Harvard took regarding football.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-22
President Roosevelt returns Ian Hamilton’s book to General Barry. He found the book interesting and thinks that Americans could study it to their advantage. Every officer who will handle artillery or infantry in action should carefully read Hamilton’s account of the experiences of the Japanese and Russians during the Russo-Japanese War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-15
Edith Wharton recently discussed Theodore Roosevelt with Ian Hamilton over dinner. She agrees with Roosevelt’s article and found it very interesting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-20
Joseph Bucklin Bishop did not receive Theodore Roosevelt’s letter until General Ian Hamilton left. However, George W. Goethals, Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, showed Hamilton most of the work. Bishop is touched that Roosevelt remembered his longing for the northern spring. He will inform Roosevelt when he and his wife, Harriet Hartwell Bishop, arrive in New York City, and they can have a “good talk.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
Governor Goethals of the Panama Canal Zone did not receive Theodore Roosevelt’s letter until General Ian Hamilton left. However, he took personal charge of Hamilton and showed him as much of the Canal work as possible. Hamilton spoke warmly of Roosevelt and hopes to see him in New York. Goethals wishes Roosevelt would visit and see the Canal’s progress.
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1911-04-24
George D. Wardrop informs Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary Frank Harper that Ian Hamilton wants Roosevelt to send a letter of introduction to a knowledgeable person at the Panama Canal.
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1911-04-06
Percy returns Theodore Roosevelt’s copy of Ian Hamilton’s book. He apologizes for keeping it for so long.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-28
F. V. Greene enjoyed dining with Theodore Roosevelt and sends the two articles he promised, one on Abraham Lincoln and the other on the “Situation in the Orient.” He plans to read Ian Hamilton’s book and asks if Roosevelt has read the book by Evelyn Baring, Earl of Cromer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-06
General Wood informs President Roosevelt about the situation in the Philippines, reporting that besides the areas of Leyte and Samor, the situation is relatively quiet. He recommends that America keep the islands garrisoned to prevent agitators from upsetting order. Wood opines that the Filipinos are far behind Cuba on the path to deserving independence, but praises the Spanish for having evangelized and civilized the Philippines. Wood recommends the recovering Lieutenant Gordon Johnston for the Medal of Honor. Wood plans to send his family home to the United States for the children’s schooling, and after the Filipino elections hopes himself to visit France and Germany to observe military maneuvers and methods there. Wood hopes afterwards to be appointed to New York where he can work on seacoast defense, but is willing to return to the Philippines if requested. Wood also discusses his opinions on the results of the Russo-Japanese War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that General Ian Hamilton wrote to Theodore Roosevelt that he would visit New York between May 8 and 10. However, he does not know what steamer Hamilton will arrive on. He encloses a letter for Hamilton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to inform him that Ian Hamilton will be visiting the Panama Canal and asks Bishop to show him special courtesy since he is Roosevelt’s friend. Roosevelt also praises Hamilton’s writings about the Russo-Japanese War.
1911-04-08
Henry White spoke with Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour and Balfour expects his new cabinet to be excellent. White encloses Balfour’s famous Economic Notes on Insular Free Trade. The Alaska Tribunal is going well and a satisfactory decision appears to be on the way. Even Senator Lodge, who was previously doubtful of a decision, is hopeful. White and Ambassador Joseph Hodges Choate have provided letters of introduction to General Ian Hamilton, Baron Ribblesdale, and John Poynder. Original and typewritten copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-19
Ambassador Choate informs President Roosevelt that Lieutenant General Ian Hamilton of the British Army sails to New York for a five week leave of absence. He hopes that Roosevelt will meet Hamilton as Roosevelt will enjoy the acquaintance of this “gallant soldier and charming man.”
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1903-09-18
Arthur Hamilton Lee writes to introduce Lieutenant General Sir Ian Hamilton, quartermaster-general of the British Army, to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-10