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Rudolph Forster writes to William Loeb regarding the loss of a photograph that was to be signed by President Roosevelt for the Sultan of Morocco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-03
Henry Cabot Lodge praises President Roosevelt’s selection of Charles Bonaparte as Special Prosecutor for the Post Office Investigation. Lodge states that the Boston Herald has published some highly negative letters about Roosevelt written by Senator Aldrich. Lodge asks that Roosevelt give him a written order so there would be no issue that he act as a U.S. government representative in the arbitration over the border dispute between Alaska and Canada, which results in the Hay-Herbert Treaty. Some correspondence of Lodge’s with Shaw are enclosed, and Lodge discusses his concerns with Shaw’s proposed organizational changes in the Customs Service’s transportation division.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-01
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis reports that George Horton, former consul at Athens, has a satisfactory consular record but once criticized Secretary of State John Hay’s daughter for her writings. Loomis suggests that Hay would not be pleased if Horton rejoined the service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-08
Senator Lodge provides his thoughts on the Post Office investigation. He hopes that Grover Cleveland is the Democratic nominee but doubts it will happen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-11
James Sullivan Clarkson encloses a letter from Ambassador Loomis regarding the situation in Venezuela. Loomis is in Washington, D.C., if President Roosevelt would like to speak with him. General Tracy will be in town in a few days and could also consult with Roosevelt on Venezuela.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-12
Secretary of State Hay discusses potential changes in the diplomatic service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-03
Governor Taft begins with questions about what should be done in a libel case between Francis B. Loomis and Herbert W. Bowen. He then delves into foreign policy, particularly a dispute between President Castro of Venezuela and an American asphalt company. Taft believes a war with Venezuela can and should be avoided, at least until Congressional approval. Taft would like to send William W. Russell to Venezuela, presumably in a diplomatic capacity. (Description from deciphered transcript.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-27
Transcript of a telegram that was received in code. Governor Taft begins with questions about what should be done in a libel case between Francis B. Loomis and Herbert W. Bowen. He then delves into foreign policy, particularly a dispute between President Castro of Venezuela and an American asphalt company. Taft believes a war with Venezuela can and should be avoided, at least until Congressional approval. Taft would like to send William W. Russell to Venezuela, presumably in a diplomatic capacity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-27