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Secretary of State Root forwards to President Roosevelt a copy of a letter he sent to the French Ambassador about the arrest of three French citizens in Puerto Rico.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-27
President Roosevelt describes his trip to Puerto Rico. They were greeted in Ponce by Governor Winthrop Beekman and Commissioner of the Interior Laurence H. Grahame then drove by car to San Juan. He describes the plants of the area as well as the character of Grahame and his wearing of a kilt. He comments on Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s hatred of car rides. In a postscript, Roosevelt describes his welcome to Puerto Rico by various military members.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-23
President Roosevelt updates Puerto Rico Governor Winthrop that they will be arriving a day earlier than planned and to make arrangement accordingly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-15
Elihu Root writes to Jean Jules Jusserand, French Ambassador, regarding the arrest of three men in violation of contract labor laws.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-25
Alice Roosevelt laid the cornerstone at the Roosevelt Industrial School in Ponce, Puerto Rico to great local satisfaction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-27