International relations

Letter from John Grimes Walker to Theodore Roosevelt

Admiral Walker expresses his views on matters related to the privileges and property of the Panama Canal Company that were raised in a letter from the company’s president, Maurice Hutin. Walker defends the work of the Isthmian Canal Commission and the estimate of the Panama Canal Company’s worth at $40 million. He does not believe that further examination or arbitration as suggested by Hutin should be considered.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-06

Letter from John Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt

Archbishop Ireland asks President Roosevelt to look over the articles that he has enclosed regarding Vatican affairs, especially the Pope’s wish to cooperate with the American government in the pacification of the Philippines. He also asks Roosevelt to talk with Secretary of State Hay on their “project.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-08

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

The Chinese minister has asked to speak with President Roosevelt about the difficulties the exempt classes of Chinese immigrants have experienced under the current laws.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-23

Inter-parliamentary conference

The Inter-Parliamentary Conference occurred recently, with delegates attending from across the world. Of particular note was British Prime Minister Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s speech welcoming the delegates and setting out some of his hopes for the unofficial gathering of nations, including that diplomacy and arbitration can help contribute to a lessening of the need for military conflict.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-27

Letter from Alvey A. Adee to William Loeb

Acting Secretary of State Adee sends William Loeb two dispatches containing Consul General Frank Maximilian Steinhart’s reports on the Cuban situation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-20

Telegram from John Richard Lindgren to Theodore Roosevelt

Swedish Americans appreciate President Roosevelt’s kind words regarding Bishop VonSchule, special envoy of the king of Sweden.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-26

Letter from Francesco Carignani di Novoli to John Hay

Francesco Carignani di Novoli complains about the judicial process surrounding the lynching of persons of Italian descent in Erwin, Mississippi.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-14

Letter from Nelson W. Aldrich to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Aldrich has reviewed the letter and speech made by Senator Allison regarding treaties. It is an open question on how pending treaties should be treated but Aldrich does not agree with Allison. Aldrich is confident that President Roosevelt has the power to negotiate new treaties, with ratification by Congress, according to the Act of 1897.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-15

Letter from George Frisbie Hoar to Theodore Roosevelt

Although the United States is the largest manufacturing and exporting nation in the world, Senator Hoar cautions that they should move forward cautiously in foreign affairs and business. He believes that the simplest course is legislation that includes provisions for individual countries that must be followed in order for the United States to comply.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-18

Letter from Herman Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Hermann Speck von Sternburg is pleased to announce he has received a post in Washington, D.C. He reviews recent political developments in Europe and Asia minor, including England’s triumphs across the world and widespread opposition to Germany’s intentions for expansion.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-21

Letter from John Hay to George B. Cortelyou

Secretary of State Hay forwards a message from the Italian charge d’affaires expressing the Italian government’s displeasure at the failure to prosecute those responsible for killing and wounding Italian subjects in Erwin, Mississippi.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-21

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Denmark is willing to sign the treaty if the United States offers five million dollars. Secretary of State Hay requests direction from President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-08

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of State Hay jokes about Albert von Quadt-Wykradt-Isny’s inquiry and his own response regarding the “Chinese medal” sent to President Roosevelt from Emperor William II. Hay did state that Roosevelt appreciated the medal and a formal acknowledgment would be sent to the German government.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-12

Telegram from Michael Henry Herbert to Henry Charles Keith Petty-FitzMaurice

Ambassador Herbert spoke with Secretary of State Hay regarding Lord Lansdowne’s telegram. Hay stated that the United States would regret European powers using force in South or Central America. However, they could not object to a redress of grievances as long as no territory was acquired.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-13

Allison at Tama

Transcription of Senator William B. Allison’s speech at the Iowa Republican convention. Allison covers a variety of topics, including the upcoming state election, William McKinley’s assassination, economic conditions, and several foreign affairs issues.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-15

Letter from Marrion Wilcox to Ansley Wilcox

Marrion Wilcox copies the text of a complimentary letter he received from Governor Taft. Taft compliments Wilcox’s article and invites him to the Philippines. Wilcox plans to ask President Roosevelt for a position in the Philippines.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-02

Letter from Frederick W. Holls to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick William Holls recommends the appointment of James R. Sheffield as Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island, New York. Holls has been carefully monitoring the situation in Mexico and believes there may be a forthcoming treaty for obligatory arbitration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-07

Roosevelt

English translation of a German magazine article featuring a wide ranging description and appraisal of President Roosevelt and his first months in office.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-07

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Hermann Speck von Sternburg would like to serve in Washington, D.C., more than anywhere else, but his return depends on President Roosevelt. Sternburg reviews Russia’s actions in Asia, including its preoccupation with Afghanistan and a blockade of Persian railways.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-08

Extract of letter from Charlemagne Tower to Joseph Wharton

After a discussion with Ambassador Porter, Charlemagne Tower believes that Porter will resign as American ambassador to France this summer. He opposes the appointment of a German-American as the ambassador to Germany.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-29