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Charles H. Boynton hopes that President Roosevelt did not misconstrue his opinion of Ambassador George von Lengerke Meyer during their talk. Boynton thinks Meyer is doing exemplary work as ambassador to Russia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-24
Ambassador Meyer writes to Acting Secretary of State Loomis acknowledging receipt of a cablegram message which he shared with Russian diplomat Lamsdorff. Meyer then discusses the plenipotentiaries’ meeting involving Russia and Japan, and he expects Russian plenipotentiaries to land in New York in the coming weeks. Meyer mentions the arrival of Russian official Muravieff, who became ill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-11
William Eleroy Curtis was surprised to learn that President Roosevelt had not issued an order since he and many others were under the impression that such an order had been issued.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-30
Richmond Pearson believes that Silas McBee lodged a complaint against him based on information from President Roosevelt. McBee notes that he is not involved in this matter, although he was present when Robert E. Speer made a statement about Pearson to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-11
President Roosevelt tells Postmaster General Meyer to give “a severe wigging” to First Assistant Postmaster General Charles P. Grandfield for his “hideous blunder,” and he advises Meyer to carefully examine the language Grandfield uses in future letters that Meyer is asked to sign. Roosevelt further advises that Meyer explain to Charles A. Culberson what has happened and thank him for calling attention to an improper practice that Meyer will end now that he is aware of it. Roosevelt feels that Grandfield’s letter will not cause real trouble but that the man must understand that a second blunder like this is not acceptable.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1908-07-06
Kenneth M. Ellis feels that there was a misunderstanding, compounded by the loss of a previous letter from Ellis to J. S. Cullinan. Ellis assures Cullinan that there has been no contract violation on his part. He hopes to resolve the matter in person soon.
1934-11-03
President Roosevelt discusses a letter written by Frederick William Holls, which was read by Secretary of State John Hay and Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis. Roosevelt found the letter too amusing to be annoyed by it, noting that Hay remarked that he was about as likely to do what Holls feared in Roosevelt’s absence as he was to make Mormonism the state church.
1903-05-23
President Roosevelt believes that it is incorrect to call the proposed tribunal an arbitration, noting that he will not sanction an arbitration and has not done so in the past. He would be willing to meet with Frederick William Holls and Andrew Shaw together or separately at any time.
1903-02-03
Endicott Peabody thanks President Roosevelt for his perfectly worded letter which will be displayed publicly at Groton School. Roosevelt’s kind words have kept Peabody from becoming depressed due to misunderstandings that have arisen from false reports in the newspapers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-18
William E. Chandler respectfully asks Postmaster General Payne to address any issues he has with him first before complaining to President Roosevelt. Chandler believes Payne is mistaken about John J. Howley’s actions and about Assistant Postmaster General Robert John Wynne’s character.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-10
George Cabot Lodge writes to President Roosevelt to clarify a misunderstanding due to poor mail delivery service. The misunderstanding is regarding George Horton, a literary editor at the Chicago Record-Herald, who supposedly “bad-mouthed” Secretary of State Hay’s daughter, also a writer. Lodge fills Roosevelt in on missing details of the case and requests that he still be considered to be re-elected to the consular service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-15
William E. Chandler writes to Postmaster General Payne to resolve a misunderstanding regarding the confidential documents Miss Wood brought about Mr. Rand. Chandler attempts to clarify his intentions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-24