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Theodore Roosevelt writes that he enjoyed Jose Custodio Alves de Lima’s visit to his home. He asserts that it is not possible for him to advise another country regarding taxation, but that the United States believes that export taxes are damaging. Roosevelt emphasizes that he supports reciprocity between the United States and Brazil.
1916-08-19
Manuscript about Theodore Roosevelt’s travels in Europe in 1910, submitted to The Reader’s Digest by his personal secretary, Frank Harper. The article describes how Harper came to work for Theodore Roosevelt, his first meeting with him at Sagamore Hill before his departure on his African safari in 1909, and meeting him again next in Rome a year later. Harper then details the controversy over whether Roosevelt would be able to meet the pope (which meeting Harper describes as being blocked by Cardinal Merry del Val), Roosevelt’s meeting with the King of Italy, his visit to Porto Maurizio to see his wife’s sister Emily Carow, his address at the Sorbonne in Paris (which was translated for him into French by Jules Jusserand), an offer from Count Zeppelin to visit Germany in one of his Zeppelins, the hospitality of the German Kaiser in Berlin, and Roosevelt’s service as the special ambassador representing the United States at the funeral of Edward VII.
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This article prints a letter from Mexican General Venustiano Carranza de la Garza addressed to United States Consul J. O. Caruthers in response to a message from Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan. Carranza criticizes the United States for landing troops at Veracruz and for dealing with the presidential usurper Victoriano Huerta.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1914-04-22
President Roosevelt encloses affidavits proving that Jan Janov Pouren was a revolutionist in Russia and that the crimes he has been accused of are therefore political crimes. As such, the treaty prevents his extradition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-06
President Roosevelt writes Secretary of State Root regarding a treaty of extradition with Russia. Roosevelt believes that they should refuse to give up a Russian-Jewish refugee (most likely Jan Janov Pouren) and that there should never have been an extradition treaty with Russia because their treatment of political dissidents is uncivilized and harsh. Russia’s refusal to issue passports to Jewish people further validates Roosevelt’s unwillingness to extend assistance. The Jewish Committee requests to know if such actions repeal the treaty, a question Roosevelt will let Root decide. Roosevelt asks Root to go over the information so they can discuss it, and explains that he understands the president makes the final decision on such cases.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-25
President Roosevelt hopes Secretary of State Elihu Root can attend the dinner, but can not suggest anyone who could replace Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon. Roosevelt asks Colonel Robert Means Thompson to give his regards to Shogu Nagasaki, and to assure him of Roosevelt’s feelings of respect for Emperor Meiji of Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-10
President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Hill for the write-up of the funeral of his good friend and former German Ambassador, Hermann Speck von Sternburg. In the future Roosevelt may ask Hill to enquire about accommodations for hunting in German East Africa, in case his safari brings him to that region. While he is abroad Roosevelt will likely be presented, as a private citizen, to King Edward VII of Great Britain while visiting Oxford University. Should the German Emperor William II expressly request a visit, he would also visit Berlin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-10
President Roosevelt received Lyman Abbott’s letter about his interview with journalist Eleanor Franklin Egan. He has reviewed the articles in Egan’s collection and hopes they will be widely circulated as they provide a comprehensive account of the situation in the Philippines. He lists various articles and their titles and hopes they will “convert indifference to the Philippines into active interest.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-09
President Roosevelt informs Ambassador Rockhill that he shared Rockhill’s letter about interviewing the Dalai Lama with Ambassador James Bryce due to its importance to the British Government, and mentions that they were very impressed. Roosevelt requests Rockhill keep him informed about anything that passes between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese at Peking.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-07
President Roosevelt has sent British Ambassador Bryce’s letter to Ambassador William Woodville Rockhill. He agrees that one of the benefits of the Atlantic Fleet’s voyage is getting in touch with Australia. Roosevelt echoes Bryce’s thoughts of the late Ambassador Herman Speck von Sternburg.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-07
President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Takahira for the letter. He is pleased that his letter to Takahira satisfied the Japanese government. Roosevelt affirms both his personal friendship and his warm feelings towards Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-05
President Roosevelt thanks Japanese diplomat Kentarō Kaneko for his letter. The Japanese government thoughtfully notified him of the decision to defer the exposition. Through Ambassador Kogoro Takahira, he sent a letter supporting the efforts of the Japanese government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-05
Before meeting next Sunday, President Roosevelt asks James Bronson Reynolds to present his regards to Mundji Bey, the Turkish Charge d’Affaires. He feels “the keenest interest in and sympathy with the movement so full of hope for genuine progress which is now taking place in the Turkish Empire.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-04
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of State Root that the Japanese government has already informally announced the exposition’s postponement to the United States, and a formal announcement should appear soon. The delay until 1917 guarantees its success as the current date does not allow for adequate preparation. Additionally, Roosevelt finds it fitting that the newly scheduled exhibition marks the fiftieth anniversary of Emperor Meiji’s reign. He will discuss preparation for the exposition with Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-01
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of War Wright that Governor Charles E. Magoon never said anything about bringing about the withdrawal of Cuban Liberal leader Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso. He suggests Wright inquire of Magoon what his reasons are. Additionally, Roosevelt instructs it is not their business to interfere for or against either Cuban political party. He does not care what the press says and will respond to any formalized statement about Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-28
President Roosevelt is glad to receive James R. Sheffield’s letters. He decided to publish the letters from Grover Cleveland “to put a stop to the yapping of the dishonest scoundrels” of the press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-25
President Roosevelt enjoyed British jurist and historian Frederic Harrison’s National and Social Problems. He sends a volume of Presidential Addresses and State Papers, directing Harrison to the section where Roosevelt describes a policy similar to Harrison’s.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-21
President Roosevelt conveys to Japanese ambassador Takahira his deep appreciation of the Japanese government’s informal notification of its rescheduling the international exposition. Roosevelt inquires if he can do anything to help make the exposition successful, as he feels it is an admirable project.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-20
President Roosevelt encloses two letters for Secretary of State Root to look at. He thinks that “there is something rather touching in the Japanese attitude,” and wrote as he knew Root would have wished, if he had been able to reach him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-20
President Roosevelt requests that Ambassador Reid explain to Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes that his African trip is a scientific expedition to collect specimens for the National Museum, not “a game butchering trip.” However, if given the opportunity, Roosevelt may collect some trophies. The invitation from the chancellor of Oxford, George Nathaniel Curzon, to present the Romanes lecture gives Roosevelt a genuine reason to visit England on his return from Africa. He details his travel itinerary, plans for appropriate formal attire, and people to call upon. Roosevelt is interested in what the Japanese minister for foreign affairs Jutarō Komura says and includes his letter to Japanese ambassador Kogoro Takahira and the reply. Reid’s full statement on the incidents of the Olympics pleases Roosevelt, who believes intense international matches inevitably result in misunderstandings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-20