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President Roosevelt details to Senator Lodge the difficulties in renominating New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Roosevelt has accepted George Nathaniel Curzon’s invitation to present the Romanes Lecture at the University of Oxford upon returning from Africa. He sends his regards to Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge.
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1908-09-02
With delight, President Roosevelt shares with Senator Lodge the newspaper account of a riot in Brownfield, Texas, over the erection of a Roosevelt statue. He is glad for the invitation from George Nathaniel Curzon, the Chancellor of Oxford, to present the Romanes lecture on his return from Africa. It is an honor, and it gives him a legitimate reason for visiting England. The matter of renominating Governor Charles Evans Hughes grows worse, and Roosevelt worries about the impact it may have on William H. Taft’s election.
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1908-08-18
President Roosevelt updates Henry Cabot Lodge on personal and political matters. Roosevelt feels obligated to enjoy a series of essays by Westerlick because his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, assumes he would not care for them; the puzzling problem of the re-nomination for Charles Evans Hughes for governor of New York; the plans for Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari, and his desire to tour Europe on the way home as a private citizen without pomp; his plans to write for Scribner’s and The Outlook post-presidency, and his reasoning for selecting those offers.
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1908-08-08
President Roosevelt thoroughly commends Senator Lodge for his speech, which he sent a copy of to Secretary of War William H. Taft. Following up from previous correspondence, Roosevelt feels Lodge’s letter to E. T. Colburn is acceptable and informs Lodge that he took up the submarine boat issue with Secretary of the Navy Victor H. Metcalf. The New York newspapers disparage Roosevelt’s speech. He asks for Lodge’s insight on a memorandum about Japan.
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1907-08-23
Senator Lodge thanks President Roosevelt for his sympathy during the final illness and approaching death of his sister-in-law, Louisa Minot Davis Luce. Lodge has just read Roosevelt’s letter and Elihu Root’s speech to the peace meeting, and he finds both “entirely admirable.”
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1907-04-16
Senator Lodge informs President Roosevelt of a conversation he had recently showing intrigue among a few officers of the United States Navy. The men in question think Rear Admiral Evans should retire and ‘Harry’ be appointed in his place, and have volunteered that information frequently. His sister-in-law Isa’s health is in rapid decline.
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1907-04-12
Senator Lodge thanks President Roosevelt for the note. He remains anxious for his wife, Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge, and reports that his sister-in-law, Louisa Minot Davis Luce, continues to weaken. Lodge wishes he could discuss the situation with Roosevelt, and has too many thoughts to write.
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1907-04-11
Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt about the career implications for Admiral C. H. Davis should Atlantic Fleet Commander Admiral Robley D. Evans retire. Lodge feels that Davis deserves the position more than Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich and that Evans’ actions in Jamaica after the 1907 earthquake should not be held against him. Lodge adds that his sister-in-law’s health continues to deteriorate and that according to the doctors she should have died several days before.
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1907-04-09
Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt discussing the deteriorating health of his sister-in-law. He also discusses the potential candidates for the 1908 presidential election and their various levels of support.
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1907-04-07
“Slowly sinking; no hope but may last two or three days. Terrible ordeal for Nannie.”
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1907-04-04
Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt thanking him for his note of sympathy in his “dark days”.
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1907-04-03
Senator Lodge tells President Roosevelt about the establishment of a big German coaling station in St. Thomas, which indicates that German Emperor William II is “still hankering after those islands.” Lodge recommends quickly buying Greenland. In addition, Lodge recommends replacing Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, and disagrees with Shaw’s plan for issuing bonds. Lodge comments on various prominent events happening in the United States and the world and explains he is enjoying his time in “this old Italian town,” but is beginning to long for home. He wants to be near Roosevelt and not have to watch from a distance.
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1905-06-10
Henry Cabot Lodge sends a note of concern following an accident in which Theodore Roosevelt’s carriage was hit by a trolley car. Lodge and his wife Nannie were greatly distressed by the incident. Lodge notes that he is seeing Coolidge tomorrow and that Hale has endorsed TR in a speech on trusts. In a postscript, Lodge tells Roosevelt that he telegraphed him that afternoon.
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1902-09-03
Margaret Chanler hopes that President Roosevelt can attend the christening of his godson, Theodore Chanler. The Lodges informed her that he will be in Rhode Island, and she inquires whether it might be possible for them to plan around his travels.
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1902-07-15
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his speech to the Gridiron Club. Though Roosevelt has a lot of work to do, he does not want to give up his exercise. He closes with a story about Archie and Quentin building a brick fireplace to cook on outside. Kermit appears to have written on the back of the letter.
1906-12-09
Theodore Roosevelt commends his sister for writing a piece on Senator Lodge’s wife, Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge. Roosevelt also writes that he enjoyed lunch with his sister and Frances Theodora Parsons.
1915-11-05
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s concern about Monroe Douglas Robinson and asks her to keep him updated. Roosevelt also confirms dinner plans with Senator Lodge and his wife.
1915-03-12
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased that the Democrats and Republican insurgents, led by Senator La Follette, have split up. He is willing to help Senator Lodge with the arbitration treaty. Roosevelt will write a strong article on the matter and has contacted Captain Mahan about writing an article against the unamended treaty. He appreciated the telegram regarding his new grandchild, Ted Roosevelt’s daughter Grace Green Roosevelt.
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1911-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt regrets that during the Lodges’ visit a group of naturalists had already been scheduled to visit. He hopes to see the Lodges again soon.
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1911-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the letters from Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William S. Cowles. He is concerned about Anna’s rheumatism. He is glad McLean won rather than Buckley. Roosevelt is pleased they like the zebra rug.
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1911-01-24