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William Loeb transcribes several telegrams sent to President Roosevelt in his absence concerning the ongoing international diplomatic efforts to end the Russo-Japanese War. In response to Roosevelt’s suggestion, plenipotentiaries from both Japan and Russia will negotiate terms of peace. It is rumored that Russia will recommend Paris as the location for the meeting.
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1905-06-11
John Callan O’Laughlin delivered a copy of President Roosevelt’s instruction to Ambassador Cassini. Cassini has some doubts about the statement of the Russian government that negotiations cannot take place until the conditions of Japan are known. To this end, Cassini wishes to be furnished with a copy of Ambassador Meyer’s interview with Emperor Nicholas II.
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1905-06-10
John Callan O’Laughlin states Count Cassini is anxious to have the “von Meyer report” as it will defend his actions and would like to have it by noon. O’Laughlin encloses a letter for President Roosevelt.
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1905-06-10
John Callan O’Laughlin informs President Roosevelt that Ambassador Cassini has received no communication from Russia. Cassini stated that if he were able to see Ambassador Meyer’s report of his conversation with Czar Nicholas II to ascertain whether Russia wanted peace and if Roosevelt was encouraging Japan to be “moderate,” he would recommend a peace conference. O’Laughlin passed along Roosevelt’s perspective that Russia was defeated on land and sea and that must be kept in mind during negotiations.
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1905-06-09
John Callan O’Laughlin relays a conversation with Arthur Cassini to President Roosevelt. Cassini is not aware of what was said between Czar Nicholas II and Ambassador Meyer. Cassini was pleased that Roosevelt was encouraging Japan to be cooperative. He was also intrigued by the idea of land being exchanged rather than money. All communications from Roosevelt will be kept confidential.
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1905-06-08
John Callan O’Laughlin met with Ambassador Cassini and delivered a message from President Roosevelt. Cassini stated that he hopes the United States will urge Japan to be moderate in its peace demands, to which O’Laughlin replied that Roosevelt did “not desire to convey the terms of Japan to Russia or vice versa.”
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1905-06-07
Brander Matthews wishes a happy New Year to President Roosevelt and asks if he has seen certain recent articles and papers. Matthews also suggests the appointment of someone with a “German name would produce a bad effect on the French.”
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1905-01-01
Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou forwards a letter from Ambassador George von Lengerke Meyer for President Roosevelt’s attention.
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1904-11-22
This photograph includes the entire cabinet: President Roosevelt, Secretary of State Elihu Root, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Oscar S. Straus, Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield, Secretary of the Navy Victor Howard Metcalf, Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou, Secretary of War William H. Taft, Postmaster General George von Lengerke Meyer, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, and Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte.
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1907-10-25
An elephant holds a tennis rule book that reads, “Love 40–The Deuce,” and thinks, “Every evidence of a dangerous game.”
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1907-03-24
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit and tells him about having Republican Presidential candidate William H. Taft over, an African big game dinner, and a labor dinner. He also talks about riding, playing tennis, and hiking.
1908-11-16
President Roosevelt writes to congratulate Kermit Roosevelt on his good marks and share a flattering article about the men in his Cabinet. Roosevelt says he and Kermit will have to read books on Africa to prepare for their trip. Roosevelt has not heard from Archie in a while and Quentin is enamored with baseball. He closes the letter with descriptions of horse riding.
1908-05-23
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about the weather in Washington, D.C., and what he and Edith have been doing. Everything seems to be going well at the Republican National Convention and Taft will probably get the nomination. Roosevelt encloses letters that deal with their Africa trip.
1908-06-13
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about playing tennis, horse back riding, and rock climbing.
1908-01-15
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his message on trusts, labor, and corporations. Roosevelt adds that since the convention is approaching, it is probably the last time people will pay attention to what he has to say. He talks about playing tennis for the last time of the season, horse back riding, and taking a walk.
1908-02-02
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about the funeral of former President McKinley’s widow Ida McKinley. He then describes his trip on the train out west as he passed through Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Michigan. Roosevelt closes by saying he needs to talk to Kermit about his hunting trip.
1907-06-01
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to report that the family’s Mississippi trip will have to be postponed because Archie has not recovered fully from his diphtheria. Roosevelt mentions all the well wishes being sent to Archie, and says Kermit will have to stay with sister Alice when he comes home. Roosevelt closes by describing his walk with new Postmaster General Meyer.
1907-03-07
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to discuss his views on sadness in fiction. He mentions entertaining Frederick Selous, who told exciting stories to Ethel, Archie, and Quentin. Roosevelt adds that it is Quentin’s birthday and they played all sorts of games. He ends by saying he walks every morning with Edith, and the gardens are disheveled.
1905-11-19
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou a letter after consultation with several other cabinet members. If Cortelyou thinks the publication of the letter will help to restore confidence after the recent financial crisis, he may go ahead and publish it. If the letter needs changes, Roosevelt asks Cortelyou to call him tomorrow morning. In a handwritten note, Roosevelt tells Cortelyou that he trusts his judgement regarding publication of the letter.
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1907-10-25
President Roosevelt provides Secretary of State Hay with a list of appointments in the diplomatic and consular service after March 4, 1905. Roosevelt includes a handwritten note, “All this is tentative.”
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1904-12-17