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Secretary of the Navy Meyer and his wife, Marian Alice Appleton Meyer, congratulate Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-02
Secretary of the Navy Meyer received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and agrees with him on military desertion. He would enjoy spending the evening with Roosevelt on February 14 if he can arrange it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-24
Postmaster General Meyer forwards the books that Marian Alice Appleton Meyer found for President Roosevelt’s trip and includes their compliments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-09
Cecil Spring Rice updates Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on the declining political and social situation in Russia. Although revolution seems to be in the air, Czar Nicholas seems impervious to demands for reform and determined to maintain the autocracy. Crowds are being shot down in the streets, including women and children; trains are being robbed of munitions; and a complete breakdown of order appears imminent. Spring Rice also describes Great Britain’s stance toward Russia, Japan, and America, particularly King Edward VII’s admiration for President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-13
Theodore Roosevelt is immensely pleased and interested in George von Lengerke Meyer’s letter and speech. Before receiving Meyer’s letter, Roosevelt had written an article for the Sunday newspaper in which he agrees almost word for word with Meyer’s view and mentions specifically the “fine condition” of the Navy under Meyer’s administration. Roosevelt invites Meyer and his wife to come visit if they are ever in New York.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1914-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt thanks George von Lengerke Meyer for his telegram.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1912-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt assures Secretary of the Navy Meyer that he knew Meyer had not said what the papers reported him to have said. Meyer was right to repeat what Roosevelt said, that he would not be a candidate. Roosevelt enjoyed having Meyer as a guest.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1911-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt says that if George von Lengerke Meyer is willing, Meyer can ride out with him. Roosevelt thinks the situation is a bad joke on him, as he “unwittingly increased the punishment for desertion” while he was President.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Secretary of the Navy Meyer regarding a young man about whom they have exchanged letters earlier, who has since taken Roosevelt’s advice and turned himself in. Roosevelt feels strongly that the Army and Navy deal too harshly with desertion in times of peace and that the severity of punishment contributes to the number of desertions. Major-General Edward Hamilton of the British Army found that it was better to show leniency. Roosevelt invites Meyer and his wife to visit him when Meyer attends the Lincoln dinner.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1911-01-20
Theodore Roosevelt sends New Year’s greetings to Secretary of the Navy Meyer and his wife Marian Alice Appleton Meyer. Roosevelt recently discussed Meyer’s physical test work with Cameron McRae Winslow. Roosevelt believes William Sowden Sims has done more for the marksmanship of the Navy than anyone else, regardless of his indiscretions.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1910-12-30
Theodore Roosevelt informs George von Lengerke Meyer that he declined the invitation to the Gridiron Club. He thanks Meyer for putting his carriage at Roosevelt’s disposal when he was in Washington, D.C., but he was sorry to miss Meyer and his wife. Roosevelt shares his concern about Henry Cabot Lodge.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1910-11-28
Theodore Roosevelt thanks George von Lengerke Meyer for the birthday wishes. Roosevelt believes he will probably lose the campaign. He has not seen anything like the dishonest attitude of the average businessman or the foolishness of the intellectual mugwumps.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1910-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt writes George von Lengerke Meyer as he is steaming down the White Nile River towards Khartoum. He thinks Meyer would have really enjoyed the safari. Roosevelt is proud that Kermit has developed so well, and he informs Meyer that they are bringing home the skins of three large eland which will go to a museum. Roosevelt was very impressed with Meyer’s report, but he cannot believe what a “scoundrel” Eugene Hale is.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1910-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt always knew George von Lengerke Meyer would do well as head of the Navy and congratulates him on his speech. Roosevelt describes the luck he has had hunting on African safari and the numbers and types of animals shot, 33 in total for Roosevelt, and 27 for his son Kermit Roosevelt. The elder Roosevelt apologizes for the short pencil-written letter and sends well wishes to Meyer’s wife, Marian Alice Appleton Meyer.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1909-09-10
Theodore Roosevelt recounts for George von Lengerke Meyer the “really great sport” he and son Kermit Roosevelt are encountering on their African safari, including the numbers and types of animals they’ve killed. Roosevelt hopes Meyer will give his regards to his wife Marian Alice Appleton Meyer and President Taft, whom he thinks “has done admirably.”
Massachusetts Historical Society
1909-05-17
Theodore Roosevelt informs George von Lengerke Meyer that the cartridges from the Winchester company are set to arrive soon by boat. Roosevelt thanks Marian Alice Appleton Meyer for the letter to himself and Edith Roosevelt. Roosevelt would like to visit Meyer after his trip to Africa to discuss matters relating to Meyer’s appointment as Secretary of Navy and the importance of avoiding blunders on the international front.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1909-03-18
Theodore Roosevelt thinks Samuel Douglas McEnery must not be alienated. Roosevelt sends his love to Marian Alice Appleton Meyer and tells George von Lengerke Meyer that he will make a great Secretary of the Navy.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1909-03-11
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the beautiful volumes sent by the Meyers. The Browning is a better edition than what Roosevelt has.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1909-01-09
President Roosevelt is concerned to hear about the sickness of George von Lengerke Meyer’s daughters. Roosevelt appreciates the tact with which Meyer approached the circumstances surrounding James N. Sutton’s death. Roosevelt approves the appointment of Edward M. Morgan as postmaster of New York. He appreciates Meyer’s faithful service in the position of Postmaster General.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1907-07-10
President Roosevelt is relieved that the coal strike is settled and reports that the bone was hurt by the accident, but his leg is healing.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1902-10-28