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Invitation to President and Mrs. Roosevelt to attend a ball in honor of Alice Roosevelt in Manila, hosted by Percy G. McDonnell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-12
President Roosevelt sends his well-wishes for the Quill Club and hopes to visit the islands soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-11
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry’s letter helped President Roosevelt better understand the situation. Roosevelt believes the best itinerary for the Great White Fleet to follow is through the Straits of Magellan and returning through the Suez Canal, but he seeks advice from the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, Admiral Willard H. Brownson. Roosevelt also believes several reporters should accompany the fleet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-10
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of State Root several enclosures regarding escalating tensions with Japan. Roosevelt says Senator Eugene Hale, who has opposed repairs to the American fleet, will not be allowed to dictate the movements of the fleet, and Roosevelt believes it is useless to communicate with him. In a postscript, Roosevelt proposes a suit against officials in San Francisco who refuse to grant business licenses to Japanese immigrants, and says that though he does not expect war with Japan, he does not believe the United States could hold Manila if war did break out. Roosevelt laments the “yellow press” in Japan is just as bad as in America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-31
Effie M. Record has just been elected as President of the National Auxiliary, Spanish War Veterans and is writing to Theodore Roosevelt to request help obtaining donations from wealthy Americans to meet the needs of the organization. Record provides many statistics and financial details.
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1911-10-03
United States Army Chief of Staff Bell thanks President Roosevelt for the opportunity to read General Leonard Wood’s correspondence and states that he has always had a high respect for him. Bell agrees with Wood’s letters and orders, particularly one paragraph that highlights a system of military competition used by the French Army with much success. Although Bell would like to see more of this type of competition, he has not advocated for this in the entire Army due to a lack of officers in the United States, as most are stationed overseas. He concludes by informing Roosevelt that he has kept these matters strictly confidential as the president requested.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-12
Isaac H. Cocks informs William Loeb that half of his mail comes through Westbury, New York, and that there are no problems as mail is received promptly. He also tells Loeb about his son William W. Cocks’s voyage to Hawaii and the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-11
Isaac H. Cocks thanks William Loeb for his help in the matter concerning Hyde of Port Washington, and he hopes to see Loeb on September 8. Cocks has not yet heard from his son, Representative William W. Cocks, regarding his return from Manila.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-05
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry informs President Roosevelt that the railroads have agreed to the Navy’s wishes regarding government colliers, and he describes the positions of the colliers. The waiver of precedence for Panama colliers could once again agitate the commercial interests, but Newberry does not foresee long term effects if the railroads and coal suppliers can agree. He recommends the transfer of a few cargoes already en route.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-01
Charles Henry Brent, Episcopalian Bishop of the Philippine Islands, writes to Reverend Lyman Abbott due to Abbott’s interest in helping him ensure “clean, manly sport” for the young American men living in Manila, Philippines, who are members of Brent’s “Columbia Club.” Brent explains that in his “tilt against betting in high places,” he prefers to give the winners a trophy rather than prizes. Brent hopes that The Outlook, of which Abbott is the editor, might willing to provide the trophy for tennis.
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1906-12-12
John Callan O’Laughlin relays concerns Count Cassini has in regards to President Roosevelt’s negotiations in the Russo-Japanese War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-08
Fred W. Carpenter forwards correspondence between Secretary of War William H. Taft and Governor Luke E. Wright about Russian warships at Manila to William Loeb for him to give to President Roosevelt.
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1905-06-05
Governor-General of the Philippines Wright advises Secretary of War Taft that two of the Russian ships are badly damaged near the waterline and will need repairs to be seaworthy; the third is not so badly damaged. The wounded have been treated. Wright is construing the President’s statement on neutrality to mean that the ships should be repaired and kept under guard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-05
Secretary of War Taft sends Jose E. Alemany’s letter offering a view on the situation in Manila.
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1905-01-17
Secretary of War Taft notifies President Roosevelt about the formation of a commission to guide acquisition of local land for living quarters while the United States continues construction of the Panama Canal. This commission will consist of local Panama people, people from the United States, and the English Consul, for a total of five commissioners. Taft is sending information on this task to the lsthmian Canal Commission in order to conform to the provisions of the treaty. Taft also mentions building houses in Manila, Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-03
Third Assistant Secretary of State Peirce writes to William Loeb about Consul General Oscar Fitzalan Williams, currently assigned to Singapore. Williams has used his position to break the law throughout his diplomatic career. Peirce is also preparing a report on Consul General John Goodnow, currently under investigation on over eighty charges.
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1904-12-03
Leonard Wood, writing from Manila, congratulates President Roosevelt on the recent election results. Wood will be traveling to Zamboanga with Theodore and Helen Robinson.
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1904-11-12
President Roosevelt tries to push Secretary of War William H. Taft onto an already overloaded Republican elephant, which carries a lot of baggage: “Philippine scandal,” “Panama Canal supplies,” “tariff reduction,” “Loomis Rex. Whitewash,” “Morton Railroad Rebate scandal,” “Anti-trust fiasco,” and “wood Manila.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09
Overview of efforts to establish trade schools in Manila.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Statistics for student enrollment in Manila trade schools.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-01