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Report from John K. Robison to Dennis H. Mahan

Report from John K. Robison to Dennis H. Mahan

Lieutenant Commander Robison reports to Captain Mahan that he distributed food to the refugees of the recent earthquake, most of whom claimed to be American citizens. The refugees were seeking transportation to the United States and many of them were brought aboard the USS Indiana. Robison assured them that the Navy was there to protect them and “succor distress” wherever they found it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-18

Creator(s)

Robison, John K. (John Keeler), 1870-1938

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Rudyard Kipling

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Rudyard Kipling

Theodore Roosevelt encloses several articles he has written on the war in Europe which call for American military preparation and stress the nation’s duty to interfere on behalf of Belgium. He does not state the form of interference, as the American public would not support him. Roosevelt views the American public as short sighted with far too much confidence in their security across the Atlantic Ocean. He has a low opinion of President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan. Roosevelt has not seen first hand statements regarding the German outrages in Belgium and recommends that Great Britain launch an investigation among the Belgian refugees. Strong evidence is needed to reach world opinion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Edith Wharton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edith Wharton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edith Wharton thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the book and for his work during these “unbelievable days.” Ethel Roosevelt Derby has been helping raise funds for the refugee hostels and is doing good work. Wharton has just returned from the front where she was trying to get information on the state of the ambulances. She was surprised that she was able to acquire the necessary permit and witnessed some fighting during the battle of Vauquois from a distance of five miles. Wharton witnessed many “moving and sad and thrilling things.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-15

Creator(s)

Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. H. Patterson

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. H. Patterson

Theodore Roosevelt is sorry that he cannot fight in the war. He believes he could raise a division of riflemen, as he did for the Spanish American War. Roosevelt is glad that J. H. Patterson liked his book on Brazil. Roosevelt will not attempt that kind of adventure again. Roosevelt is also interested in Patterson organizing a corps of Russian refugees.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919