Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Mariane Starkey Dusenberg asks Theodore Roosevelt to send her Whitelaw Reid’s address.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-23

Creator(s)

Dusenberg, Mariane Starkey

William Phillips confirms with Frank Harper that King of Great Britain George V received Theodore Roosevelt’s book and has already written Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-05

Creator(s)

Phillips, William, 1878-1968

Henry Francis Ashion sends Theodore Roosevelt a picture of Robert Glocking to accompany his biography, which Ashion had previously sent. He provides more information on the “Wahnetas” and their association with the International Typographical Union. Ashion admonishes Roosevelt to watch the Wahnetas closely as they will try to defeat Henry L. Stimson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-14

Creator(s)

Ashion, Henry Francis, 1858-1942

J. J. Withers received Theodore Roosevelt’s letters and assures him that the Alpine Club will be pleased to welcome him. The committee plans to have a small dinner with the club’s officers and former officers and then attend an ordinary and private meeting. Roosevelt is welcome to invite anyone he wants.  

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-03-30

Creator(s)

Withers, J. J. (John James), 1863-1939

Consul General Griffiths and his wife, Caroline Henderson Griffiths, hope they can entertain Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt during their visit to London, England. They greatly admire Roosevelt and his accomplishments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-02-26

Creator(s)

Griffiths, John Lewis, 1855-1914

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-03-11

Creator(s)

Thayer, K.

Recipient

Unknown

Language

English

Marie Corelli has led an effort to rescue and restore the childhood home of John Harvard’s mother Katherine in Stratford-on-Avon, the town of William Shakespeare. The house has been gifted to Harvard University and will be officially opened in October by American Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. She invites Theodore Roosevelt to also attend the ceremony.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-09-01

Creator(s)

Corelli, Marie, 1855-1924

Edward North Buxton sends President Roosevelt a list of the provisions which will be found in the provision boxes that Buxton is preparing for him. Additionally, Buxton sends possible lists for items which could fill the drink box and reserve box, as well as snacks, and asks Roosevelt to look at these and see if he approves. Buxton has spoken with Ambassador Whitelaw Reid, and it should be possible to send the rifle via diplomatic pouch for Roosevelt to test and return. In a handwritten note, Buxton also comments on a reproduction of an ancient map.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-21

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Edward North Buxton believes that President Roosevelt is correct in his choice of what firearms to bring along on his safari, but if he wished to make any alterations there is still plenty of time to get a larger bore gun. Buxton has spoken with Ambassador Whitelaw Reid about sending Roosevelt a rifle to test in a sealed Foreign Office Packet. He additionally offers comments on a number of supplies that Roosevelt is bringing or may wish bring on his safari, including types of cartridges, clothing, and food.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-15

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Anna Roosevelt Cowles celebrates the election of William H. Taft, which was a triumph for President Roosevelt. She was amused to hear that Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and his wife want to stay in London. She discusses the electoral results in Connecticut, where George L. Lilley was elected governor. Walter L. Goodwin and John Q. Tilson also won their elections, while Joseph W. Alsop also did well. She hopes to hear more about the details of her brother’s African trip and heard from his son Ted by telephone when he assured her the he was “all perfectly right.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-08

Creator(s)

Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931

Edward North Buxton assures President Roosevelt that he will have a good experience hunting in Africa and will not struggle to get game as he fears after reading Abel Chapman’s book. He offers Roosevelt advice on scoping out game on Alfred Pease’s ranch and about testing his rifle before he travels. In a handwritten postscript, he assures Roosevelt that the press will understand his going straight to Pease’s ranch if he tells them he wants a quiet time. He also offers advice on mosquitos.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-10

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Edward North Buxton is glad that President Roosevelt agrees on the subject of hunting in the reserves. There is tension locally over support and opposition to the reserves, but Roosevelt will not miss out on any game by avoiding them. Buxton asks for clarification on the recent check, which he sent to Nairobi. Buxton agrees, with Roosevelt that Kermit Roosevelt should not shoot at dangerous game until he has a little more experience, but is sure that Kermit’s nerve will stiffen up with experience. He comments that Roosevelt’s son Ted Roosevelt, will also be going through a similar process of growth at home, but in a different way. Buxton suggests speaking to Colonel J. H. Patterson or Lieutenant-Governor Frederick John Jackson, and sends Alfred E. Pease’s last letter mentioning William C. Judd. If it is solidly made, Buxton thinks Roosevelt’s 18 bore gun will suffice, and he offers his continued assistance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-22

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Francis Reginald Wingate tells Lewis Morris Iddings that he and all British residents of Sudan look forward to President Roosevelt’s trip to Africa. Wingate discusses the plans he is making to host Roosevelt, including having a steam ship at his disposal at Gondokoro, and gaining the “necessary permissions to shoot whatever game he wishes.” Wingate has also spoken to Whitelaw Reid about the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-22

Creator(s)

Wingate, F. R. (Francis Reginald), Sir, 1861-1953

John R. Carter updates President Roosevelt on various situations in England, namely, the progress of Mackenzie King in meeting with members of the government and promoting Roosevelt’s policies in regard to Japan. He is doing well, and has met with Edward Grey and leading members of the cabinet. Grey has previously been “sanguine” about Japan, but Carter hopes that King has enlightened him about the issue of Japanese immigration. A new Prime Minister will be installed around Easter, and it will probably be H. H. Asquith.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-03

Creator(s)

Carter, John R. (John Ridgely), 1862-1944

William Loeb asks Secretary of State Root to read the enclosed letter from Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and President Roosevelt’s reply and then return them. A handwritten note from Root states that he thinks the letter shows the value of providing editorial training for people who have to “grasp the significant items of the political life of a foreign country.” It shows a sense for “news.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-20

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Robert Grant and his wife are going abroad, and he asks President Roosevelt for a letter of introduction to Ambassador Whitelaw Reid in London, so that they might be able to visit Parliament or any interesting court events. He approved of Roosevelt’s recent message on lawbreakers and sympathizes with his desire to break up trusts and enact laws that will prevent combinations. Lest Roosevelt think that Grant is a “mere flatterer,” he informs him that he disapproves of his attitude towards judges with whom he disagrees. Grant closes with a message of support for Secretary of War William H. Taft’s nomination for president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-03

Creator(s)

Grant, Robert, 1852-1940

John R. Carter sends President Roosevelt a copy of Guy Laking’s work in the Royal Collections of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, presented by Edward VII, King of Great Britain, and a clipping of an editorial from The London Times. He wishes Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt happy holidays.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-20

Creator(s)

Carter, John R. (John Ridgely), 1862-1944

Secretary of State Root encloses a copy of a dispatch from Ambassador Whitelaw Reid wherein he transmits copies of telegrams congratulating President Roosevelt on his birthday. At a dinner party on October 27, Reid gave a toast to the president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-16

Creator(s)

Root, Elihu, 1845-1937

On behalf of Ambassador Whitelaw Reid, his secretary Lydig Hoyt informs Frederick G. Ball that the United States Embassy in Great Britain has no authority to take action concerning the Mosquito Territory and suggests he contact Secretary of State Elihu Root.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-17

Creator(s)

Hoyt, Lydig, 1883-1959

Assistant Secretary of State Adee forwards a telegram from Ambassador Whitelaw Reid regarding the modus vivendi for Newfoundland fisheries. He requests a copy be given to Secretary of State Elihu Root if present.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-10

Creator(s)

Adee, Alvey A. (Alvey Augustus), 1842-1924