International relations

Letter from C. Grant La Farge to Theodore Roosevelt

C. Grant La Farge’s brother-in-law, Benoni Lockwood, traveled from London on the same ship with Prince Heinrich of Prussia. The prince told Lockwood that he is “anxious to hear some real negro singing” during his visit to the United States. La Farge directs President Roosevelt’s attention to an upcoming program from the Armstrong Association at Carnegie Hall which he believes the prince will enjoy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-28

Letter from Ida M. Herckenrath to Theodore Roosevelt

Ida M. Herckenrath, President Roosevelt’s cousin, rejoices over Ted Roosevelt’s recovery from pneumonia and congratulates Roosevelt on Alice Roosevelt’s participation in the recent christening of Emperor William II’s yacht, the Meteor. She describes the name of Roosevelt as “honored and honorable” with hopes that it will remain so for succeeding generations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-28

Letter from Theodor von Holleben to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador von Holleben encloses “the mentioned memorandum” and asks President Roosevelt to reply after Holleben returns from accompanying Prince Heinrich of Prussia. During his absence, Baron Ritter zu Gruenstein, Second Secretary of the German Embassy, will be responsible for responding to orders from the German government and Holleben requests that Roosevelt receive Gruenstein if necessary.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-28

Letter from William Bayard Hale to Theodore Roosevelt

William Bayard Hale advocates for intervention in Santo Domingo (the Dominican Republic).

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-01

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee clarifies comments he made during a debate in Parliament concerning American neutrality during the South African War. He claims his comments were distorted by the Associated Press. Lee concludes by expressing pleasure concerning Ted Roosevelt’s recovery.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-01

Telegram from Tomás Estrada Palma to Theodore Roosevelt

President Estrada Palma thanks President Roosevelt for his message of congratulations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-01

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

The Boer delegates; Montague White, A. D. W. Wolmarans, and Cornelius Hermanus Wessels; would like to meet with President Roosevelt and deliver a letter from Paul Kruger, the former President of the South African Republic. In a handwritten note, President Roosevelt agrees to the meeting and asks if it will be informal.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-05

Letter from Lyman Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Lyman Abbott reviews his interview with Archbishop Ireland concerning the friar and land controversy in the Philippines. Ireland hopes to use money from the land sales for religious and educational work in the Philippines. He would like the friars retained in the Philippines under the authority of the American Catholic Church.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-10

Letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hanna is unsure of the Danish Treaty’s status in the Senate and reports that President Roosevelt’s Cuban policy is gaining strength. He was alarmed to hear that Ted’s symptoms are less favorable. Roosevelt’s friends will be on guard in Washington, D.C., while the President is with Ted.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-11

Telegram from Sultan Abdülhamid II to Theodore Roosevelt

Abdülhamid II, Sultan of the Turks, tells President Roosevelt that he hopes for a rapid recovery for his son, Ted Roosevelt, who is suffering from pneumonia. Original telegram in French; English translation is included.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-13

Draft of response to Sultan Abdülhamid II

Draft of a response to the telegram from Abdülhamid II, Sultan of the Turks, hoping for Ted Roosevelt’s recovery from pneumonia. The draft has been submitted for approval by Assistant Secretary of State Adee and marked as “OK.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-13

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador von Holleben has sent an official statement regarding the April 14 incident between Germany and Great Britain. Secretary of State Hay wonders if the statement is the “speech of great nations or the shrieks of angry housemaids.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-15

Letter from August P. Kinne to George B. Cortelyou

August P. Kinne, Chancellor of the German Embassy, requests a meeting between Ambassador von Holleben and President Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1902-02-15

Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Mayor Low accepts the invitation to attend the yacht launching, probably the christening of Emperor William II’s yacht. He was happy to hear about Ted Roosevelt’s recovery. There have been a few etiquette issues with the visiting German delegation but Low has accepted responsibility for the mishaps. Douglas Robinson and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson have been invited to Low’s dinner with Prince Heinrich of Prussia.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-15

Letter from Charles S. Hamlin to Theodore Roosevelt

John Knowles Paine has composed an opera entitled Azara which he hopes will be produced at the Government Opera House in Berlin. Charles S. Hamlin has communicated with Ambassador White and Secretary of State Hay regarding the production. Hamlin asks if President Roosevelt could unofficially discuss the matter with Prince Heinrich during his visit to the United States.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-17

Letter from Richard Price Morgan to John Hay

Richard Price Morgan applied under the McKinley administration for an appointment to the international commission to examine and report on the water boundaries between the United States and Canada. The commission has once again been proposed and Morgan would like to renew his application with corresponding references.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-18

Letter from Henry E. Cooper to W. O. Smith

Henry E. Cooper, the Hawaiian Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1898, encloses a statement concerning the attitude of the Hawaiian Executive at the beginning of the Spanish-American War. He also encloses letters from President Sanford B. Dole and Minister Francis March Hatch.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-21

Letter from Joseph Hodges Choate to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Choate had a successful audience with Edward VII, King of Great Britain.  King Edward appreciated President Roosevelt’s photograph and was pleased to hear of Whitelaw Reid’s appointment as the next ambassador.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-01

Letter from Andrew Dickson White to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador White was able to speak with Chancellor von Bülow regarding the transfer of the gentleman named in President Roosevelt’s letter to a suitable position in the United States.  Chancellor von Bülow and Emperor William II have a high opinion of the gentleman and White is under the impression that a transfer will eventually be carried out.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-01

Letter from Noble E. Dawson to Theodore Roosevelt

Noble E. Dawson congratulates President Roosevelt on his Cuban policy and relates his enjoyment while traveling across the Midwest.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-02