Morley, John, 1838-1923

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt discusses several matters with Senator Lodge, including his correspondence with Massachusetts Representative Augustus Peabody Gardner, his amazement at carrying Missouri in the presidential election, the Newfoundland reciprocity treaty, and visits with mutual friends. The president hopes to see Lodge and his wife, Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge, soon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-12

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elisabeth D. Riis

President Roosevelt tells Elisabeth D. Riis that her husband, Jacob A. Riis, must not come unless it is “absolutely convenient.” Roosevelt congratulates Riis on behalf of himself and his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, on the recent engagement of Riis’s son, Edward V. Riis.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry White

President Roosevelt has given up making prophecies about the outcome of political contests, especially those in which he is a candidate. Roosevelt is pleased that John Morley will come and stay after the election. The Roosevelts also just finished celebrating an old-fashioned 4th of July.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-05

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Morris K. Jesup

President Roosevelt writes to Morris K. Jesup explaining that he expects John Morley to arrive “about the time you mentioned” and hopes that he will be able to speak at the Chamber of Commerce.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-21

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry White

President Roosevelt is pleased that the British statesman John Morley will be coming to the White House, and thanks Henry White for his kind words about the recent explosion on the battleship USS Missouri.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1904-05-06

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Bryce

President Roosevelt has been enjoying Viscount Bryce’s biographical studies connected to The Life of William Ewart Gladstone by John Morley but disagrees with his opinion on Edwin Lawrence Godkin’s character. Roosevelt has a low opinion of Godkin and was disturbed by Godkin’s attacks on men in public life.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-19

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

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. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-14

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Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

Sir Edward Grey sent a telegram thanking President Roosevelt for his speech praising British rule in India. British Ambassador James Bryce believes Roosevelt’s speech will be similarly praised throughout Britain and India. Secretary of State for India John Morley will also be sending a note of thanks shortly.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-20

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Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid writes to President Roosevelt on a number of topics, including the present situation in India, the aftermath of a controversy in the 1908 Olympics, the health of German Emperor William II and British King Edward VII, and Roosevelt’s upcoming safari. Reid encourages Roosevelt to reconsider bringing a ceremonial outfit along with him for the period following his safari. Edward North Buxton has asked if Reid can send Roosevelt a rifle to test, and Reid is investigating whether such a thing can be done via diplomatic pouch.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-21

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Sydney Brooks to Theodore Roosevelt

Sydney Brooks prides himself on being one of the Englishmen who have defended President Roosevelt’s policies to people in Great Britain, and was gratified to see his faith borne out in a recent letter of Roosevelt’s describing the middle path he tried to tread between conservatism and radicalism. Brooks has been receiving requests to write articles reflecting on Roosevelt’s presidency, and asks if Roosevelt would be able to send him a collection of his messages and speeches. He recently spoke with John Morley about what Roosevelt wrote about British rule in India, and encourages him to say a public word of praise of British actions in India. While Brooks acknowledges there are some areas that Britain could do better in, he feels that overall Britain has brought benefits to India and Indians.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-12

Creator(s)

Brooks, Sydney, 1872-1937

Letter from Frederic Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt

British historian Frederic Harrison thanks President Roosevelt for sending a copy of his presidential addresses and messages and would like the other volumes. He is “deeply impressed with the statesmanlike judgment and the moral elevation which inspires… and unifies them.” No British statesman since Oliver Cromwell has zealously pressed for the nation’s moral improvement. Harrison has arranged for Roosevelt to receive a copy of his forthcoming volume.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-08

Creator(s)

Harrison, Frederic, 1831-1923

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

British Ambassador Bryce thanks President Roosevelt for sharing Ambassador William Woodville Rockhill’s letter regarding the Dali Lama. As permitted, he shared it with Foreign Secretary Earl Grey, Secretary of India John Morley, and Prime Minister H. H. Asquith. Bryce includes Grey’s and Morley’s responses. The Atlantic Fleet’s reception in Australia delights Bryce. In a postscript, Bryce shares in Roosevelt’s grief over the death of Ambassador Herman Speck von Sternburg.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-29

Creator(s)

Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid informs President Roosevelt he has heard from Sirdar F. R. Wingate, who is gathering information for Roosevelt regarding his African trip. Believing it will amuse Roosevelt, Reid shares “the queer transmutations” that the third modus vivendi on the Newfoundland fisheries underwent. Roosevelt’s perplexity about journalist Edward Dicey amuses Reid, who shares the same opinion of him. Reid details the seeming ill-luck of British statesmen and their families. Ogden Mills Reid, Reid’s son, plans to return to the United States to participate in the presidential election.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-22

Creator(s)

Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Bryce thanks President Roosevelt for sharing Ambassador William Woodville Rockhill’s interesting and insightful letter about the Dalai Lama. He sent it to British Foreign Secretary Edward Grey, suggesting Prime Minister H. H. Asquith and Secretary of State of India John Morely see it in confidentiality and is certain they will do so. Bryce sends a letter and a memorandum forwarded from Hesketh Bell, the Commissioner of Uganda. He has spoken with both Edward North Buxton and Colonial Secretary Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes, who will eagerly do all he can to aid Roosevelt in his Africa trip. Bryce and his wife, Elizabeth Marion Ashton Bryce, will return to America in late September.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-17

Creator(s)

Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid updates President Roosevelt on the political exploits of Winston Churchill, who is once again running a contested election, and whose comments on Ireland have caused problems in Parliament.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-01

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid updates President Roosevelt on the diplomatic efforts of Canadian politician William Lyon Mackenzie King, who has been meeting with various members of the British government. King has been implying that Roosevelt is apprehensive about Japanese hostility, but Reid is denying this and says instead that Roosevelt is merely annoyed. He also updates Roosevelt on his travel plans and his hope that he will get to visit the King to convey a message from the winner of the King’s Cup.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-20

Creator(s)

Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Frederic Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederic Harrison was greatly interested by President Roosevelt’s letter in which he expressed socialist ideas. Harrison will keep the letter confidential but hopes that Roosevelt might make his views public. He believes that Roosevelt’s reasons for not seeking re-election are convincing and conclusive.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-06

Creator(s)

Harrison, Frederic, 1831-1923

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid updates Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on the visits of royalties to London, England, including the dinner held for German Emperor William II and his wife Auguste Viktoria. Reid raves about Auguste Viktoria’s dress and notes she wore the “biggest pearls I ever saw worn in any part of the world.” Reid also tells Roosevelt about the Bourbon wedding he and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid attended. The ambassador includes an anecdote about Spanish King Alfonso XIII who wanted to change his clothes, but his wife Maria Cristina told him he could not because the luggage had already left. Reid concludes by telling Roosevelt about a luncheon for the new Mexican minister and a dinner for the Alfonso XIII and Maria Cristina of Spain. Reid discusses his plans for a leave of absence, which will include stopping in New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-20

Creator(s)

Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Andrew Carnegie to Theodore Roosevelt

Andrew Carnegie updates President Roosevelt on matters in Great Britain. Carnegie says Roosevelt’s handling of the “Japanese flurry” was masterful, and says Japan will not make any more trouble due to her financial status. Carnegie notes that many countries are restricting entry to Japanese citizens, and that Roosevelt has solved the problem. Carnegie comments on the stances of Great Britain and Germany at the International Peace Conference at The Hague.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-31

Creator(s)

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919

Letter from Thomas J. O’Brien to Elihu Root

Ambassador O’Brien informs Secretary of State Root that the early change to the British Ambassador in Washington has stirred much conversation in the British press and among its officials. An editorial in the London Telegraph stated that whomever succeeded H. Mortimer Durand would have to be “as popular and effective as” German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg and French Ambassador J. J. Jusserand. The Foreign Office thinks the new appointee should come from outside present diplomatic service members but O’Brien supposes it will be someone from within the current service and describes Sir Alan Johnstone’s qualifications. Johnstone was British Ambassador to Denmark.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-27

Creator(s)

O'Brien, Thomas J. (Thomas James), 1842-1933