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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay

President Roosevelt feels that to surrender to the demands of the Moroccan brigands who have kidnapped Ion Hanford Perdicaris is not an option; however, he has done all he could. Roosevelt suggests to Secretary of State Hay a possible alliance with England and France to form an expedition.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-15

Letter from Charles Emory Smith to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles Emory Smith to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Emory Smith suggests that President Roosevelt send a naval squadron commanded by Rear Admiral French E. Chadwick to Tangiers in response to the recent kidnapping of Ion Hanford Perdicaris by bandits led by Raisuli. Smith writes to Roosevelt at the urging of Dr. Williams, a friend of Perdicaris and an individual familiar with the geographic area and its customs.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-21