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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Carl T. Bauch

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Carl T. Bauch

Theodore Roosevelt informs Carl T. Bauch that he is incorrect for thinking that he needs Roosevelt’s political interest to be able to get the Secretary of the Navy to act. When Roosevelt was President the one thing that he disliked was any attempt of a boy to use political influence on their behalf. Roosevelt does not write to the Secretary of the Navy unless he knows the case personally, but instead is enclosing a letter of introduction for Bauch to use to get an audience and state his full case to the Secretary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Judge John Campbell. The Republican National Committee seems to be running smoothly and Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon has been aiding Treasurer of the Republican National Committee George Rumsey Sheldon. Roosevelt outlines his optimism about the campaign, but admits that New York may be difficult and that he has received a worried letter from Representative Theodore E. Burton about Ohio. Roosevelt does not plan on speaking, other than potentially on labor, and he asks for William H. Taft’s input on postmaster appointments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Pearl Wight

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Pearl Wight

President Roosevelt explains to Pearl Wight that he tried to convince William H. Taft and the rest of the cabinet to prevent William Jennings Bryan from causing issues with the bank deposit situation. Both Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root have responded to Bryan in The Outlook. His banking plan would be deeply problematic, as is evidenced by the failed attempt at a similar plan in New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

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.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Grafton St. Loe Abbott

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Grafton St. Loe Abbott

President Roosevelt has sent Grafton St. Loe Abbott’s letter to Postmaster General George Von Lengerke Meyer. He wishes he could do what Abbott requests, but has had to refuse many similar requests as President. Varying from his rule about appointing sons of army and navy officers would make him unable to reward officers who have earned ranks on merit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt updates Secretary of War Taft on his conversation with Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou in which he made clear that the nominee for president will be chosen based on what is best for the party. Men from various states have contacted Roosevelt attempting to convince him to run again and expressing whether they would support Taft. Evaluating the potential candidates, Roosevelt focuses on Governor Charles Evans Hughes, who is the biggest potential threat. Roosevelt says that Bishop Charles Henry Brent recently delivered a ridiculous sermon on the Philippines and that Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte has been doing well this summer despite his difficult work.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Myron T. Herrick

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Myron T. Herrick

President Roosevelt asks Colonel Myron T. Herrick to come visit him at his convenience. Roosevelt was told of William McKinley’s intention to send Herrick to Italy, and plans to follow through on it. He hopes to learn, through Herrick and Secretary of State John Hay, what McKinley told the Ambassador to Italy, George von Lengerke Meyer, when he was sent there.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Rudolph Forster to William Loeb

Telegram from Rudolph Forster to William Loeb

Assistant Secretary of State Forster writes to William Loeb about a message he received from Ambassador George von Lengerke Meyer, who discusses President Roosevelt’s plans to announce the plenipotentiary nominations. Meyer mentions that he expects more information about the delegates from Foreign Minister Lamzdorf, and he goes on to share Lamzdorf’s opinion about the plans for an armistice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-02

Creator(s)

Forster, Rudolph, 1872-1943

Telegram from William Loeb to Rudolph Forster

Telegram from William Loeb to Rudolph Forster

William Loeb writes to Assistant Secretary of State Forster with a message for him to deliver to Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira. President Roosevelt explains the situation regarding Russian plenipotentiaries. Russia has agreed to move the peace talks to Washington, D.C., from the Hague, Netherlands. Roosevelt believes that Russia indeed intends to make peace with Japan and he feels it would be best to grant an armistice if one is requested.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-02

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

John Callan O’Laughlin met with Ambassador Cassini who insisted that the action of the Russian government was the result of the message he sent after his talk with President Roosevelt. Cassini showed O’Laughlin his dispatch book and translated the message he had sent where he counseled expediency by the government. Nevertheless, O’Laughlin believes Roosevelt to be correct in his assessment that the Russians would have delayed negotiations had Roosevelt not communicated with them through Ambassador Meyer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-26

Creator(s)

O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949

Letter from Thomas Henry Barry to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas Henry Barry to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas Henry Barry describes his recent introduction to Czar Nicholas II in a letter to President Roosevelt. At this time, Barry was serving as an observer of the Russo-Japanese War. He mentions the Czar’s kindness to Barry’s companions, Colonel Hoff and Captain Cloman. Barry also points out how helpful the American ambassador, George von Lengerke Meyer, has been.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-21

Creator(s)

Barry, Thomas Henry, 1855-1919

James De Vrescheville report on Russian meeting

James De Vrescheville report on Russian meeting

Summary written by James de Vrescheville, clerk to the American ambassador to Russia, George von Lengerke Meyer. The letter describes a meeting between Meyer and Count Lamsdorff of Russia, explaining the meaning of the English translation of a Russian communique saying that Russia and Japan would be willing to sit with President Roosevelt to discuss a truce between the two warring countries. During the meeting, Meyer explained the particular choice of words harped on by the press, that would in no way impact negotiations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-15

Creator(s)

De Vrescheville, James