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Andrew Jackson Montague suggests changes to President Roosevelt’s message regarding lynching and public education. Montague agrees that it would be wise to create a commission to investigate and make recommendations regarding these matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-30
James Ford Rhodes and Henry S. Pritchett have been discussing their recent correspondence with President Roosevelt. Both men support President Roosevelt’s stance regarding the American South and agree his policies will result in improving regional and racial tensions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-23
Thomas Nelson Page writes to Nicholas Murray Butler and reviews the points discussed at their recent meeting. Page is of the opinion President Roosevelt should state explicitly he has no hostility to the American South and that such a statement would end bad feelings against Roosevelt and tension within that region.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-16
Consul General at Ottawa, Ontario, John Gilman Foster describes to Benjamin F. Barnes the communications that have occurred regarding an African American man convicted of murder in Canada. A letter from the man’s father was forwarded to Gilman by the State Department. Gilman simply forwarded that letter to the Canadian minister of justice, without requesting clemency or any other intervention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-12
Collector Thompson had a conference with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York, regarding the political situation in Alabama. Roosevelt is considering a southern trip to dispel some rumors regarding his attitude towards the South. The author is upset that Roosevelt had given the impression that he would not appoint African Americans to office in the South, but has acted other wise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-26