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President Roosevelt will send the Dolphin or a similar vessel to Gloucester, Massachusetts, on August 15, considering Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry’s conversation with Meyer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-13
After reviewing the annexed papers regarding a reciprocity treaty with Newfoundland, J. B. Osborne has determined that the Blaine-Bond Project of 1890 is a poor basis for a current reciprocity treaty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Will O. Andrews for his letter and the gift of codfish.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-08
President Roosevelt tells James H. Stapleton that he wishes he could accept the invitation to attend the banquet of the Gloucester Master Mariners’ Association, but that he will not be able to.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-25
President Roosevelt regrets to inform James Connolly that he cannot go to Gloucester, Massachusetts, to meet with the fishermen there. Roosevelt has much respect for the fishermen and asks Connolly to arrange for him to meet with some of them in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-15
President Roosevelt regrets to inform Frederick Tibbets and the committee of Gloucester that he will not be able to speak at Gloucester, Massachusetts when he visits Provincetown. However, he appreciates that Gloucester is historically and contemporarily important.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-15
Theodore Roosevelt gives Maurice Francis Egan permission to quote him on the Irish saga, but would like to see it so that he can be sure of the phraseology. Roosevelt finds sea fiction author James B. Connolly delightful and enjoyed his Gloucester stories.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-28
Senator Lodge discusses a number of topics regarding the late Secretary of State John Hay. Lodge bemoans the editing of a publication of Hay’s letters, claiming that Hay was “one of the best if not the best letter writer of his time,” but the publication does not do him justice. He reminisces on the many men of letters he has known in his life, and believes that Hay was the most “brilliant, humorous, sympathetic, [and] witty” among them. Lodge holds more criticism for Hay in his role as a secretary of state, discussing how Hay bungled multiple treaties, took credit for accomplishments that were not his own, and formed poor relations with the Senate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-14
James B. Connolly encloses an article for President Roosevelt about a fishing trawler that wrecked over 100 miles from port. The fishermen borrowed a small boat and set out over open water to save their families the worry of their not returning in season.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt has refused numerous invitations and is sorry that he agreed to go to Provincetown.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1907-06-15
Senator Lodge fears the political repercussions of signing the treaty before the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-17
Senator Lodge is pleased with the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and believes Republicans in Massachusetts will benefit. Lodge has two problems with which he would like help. First, he is seeking a fishing treaty with Newfoundland but wants to delay an agreement until after the election because he believes such a treaty will be unpopular in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Secondly, there is a Swedish translator that is set to be removed as he has not passed the civil service exam. Lodge would like him to keep his position as his removal will be unpopular and the replacement candidates are less than adequate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-20
Senator Lodge would appreciate the signing of the treaty to be delayed until he hears from the collector of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-14
James B. Connolly is glad President Roosevelt enjoyed his stories of the Gloucester fishermen. He believes these men represent a type of manly virility that is good for the nation. Connolly enjoyed The Virginian but has not read Blazed Trail, which Roosevelt recommended.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-04