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Seth Low is disappointed that President Roosevelt has decided not to accept his invitation to a dinner. He writes wryly about the etiquette conundrums surrounding Prince Henry’s upcoming visit, noting that all the issues he faces as mayor of New York pale by comparison.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-03
Richard Harding Davis accepts the invitation to luncheon and offers some advice regarding Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s upcoming visit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-01
Jacob A. Riis asks President Roosevelt to somehow recognize German immigrant Arthur von Briesen, who is feeling slighted because he is not a member of the reception committee for Prince Heinrich of Prussia. Riis encourages Roosevelt by adding that as he travels the Midwest, he is finding considerable support for Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-30
In accordance with President Roosevelt’s executive order of January 24, Admiral Evans has been designated as Aide-de-Camp to Prince Heinrich of Prussia during his stay in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-29
Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University, notifies President Roosevelt that Myron T. Herrick will be visiting the White House and plans to decline being appointed Minister to Italy. Butler suggests Roosevelt make it known to Herrick that he does not take this declination personally as Herrick will be a useful Ohio supporter. Butler also suggests that James Speyer be invited to Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s state dinner. Speyer has considerable influence and is familiar to Prince Heinrich.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-29
Sohnlein & Co. claim that their wine, Sohnlein Rheingold, has been chosen by President Roosevelt for the christening of German Emperor William II’s yacht on February 25, 1902. They request that Charles McK. Leosers’ Sons include the enclosed write-up in their next publication.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-28
On behalf of the Woche, a German weekly, Hugo Münsterberg asks President Roosevelt to provide a brief comment concerning Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s upcoming visit to the United States. Münsterberg offers to act as an intermediary if Roosevelt feels that directly contributing to a German weekly is below presidential dignity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-28
Theodore Douglas Robinson, Douglas and Corinne Robinson’s son, is recovering from a recent operation. Robinson asks Roosevelt not forget about his family when Prince Henry attends the yacht launching.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-18
Prince Henry of Prussia is greatly pleased with President Roosevelt’s selection of Admiral Robley D. Evans to receive him on his visit and would like Evans to accompany him during his stay. In a handwritten note, George B. Cortelyou agrees to the request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-20