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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about Archie’s choice of Harvard Clubs and how Quentin is faring at Harvard. He also speaks of trouble in the Buenos Aires bank and a new bank venture he heard about. Roosevelt lists the recent visitors he has had and criticizes President Wilson. He add that the English were offended by a statement in Roosevelt’s last article for the Metropolitan.
1915-11-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about Germany destroying American munitions plants and criticizes President Wilson’s response. He also remarks on the unhappy response of British Foreign Secretary Grey and other Englishmen to an allusion Roosevelt made to England in one of his articles. He says Archie does not have the right college attitude and that Edith is steadily growing stronger. Roosevelt also mentions some visitors he has had and whom he wishes to call on.
1915-11-26
Andrew Carnegie sends President Roosevelt newspaper clippings from the London Times discussing Roosevelt’s step toward reforming the English language. Professor Walter W. Skeat and the other British philologists approve and welcome Roosevelt’s actions. Carnegie is working with Skeat to create a joint committee to work on the language reforms and would like Roosevelt’s approval “so that the whole English-speaking race should march forward in unison.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-10
Ambassador Choate informs President Roosevelt that the son of the Chairman of the Royal Commission on the St. Louis Fair, George Peel, is currently sailing for America with letters of introduction for him. Choate hopes that Roosevelt will find the time to meet with him, as Choate believes he is a bright young man who is well informed on public questions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-05