Reid, Whitelaw, Mrs., 1857-1931

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for the interesting letter, especially for the insight on Newfoundland. He is interested in what Secretary of State of India John Morley says about India, and discusses the intricacies surrounding “the control of thickly peopled tropical regions by self-governing northern democracies.” Roosevelt hopes to speak with Morley after presenting the Romanes lecture at Oxford. He asks Reid to inquire of the British statesman, Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes, about conditional hunting on the reserves. The Vermont elections went well.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-03

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reed

President Roosevelt approves of the response sent to the Smart Set magazine in response to a request for his endorsement. He says reports of Ambassador Reid’s “ostentation” and other unflattering news reports about official embassy conduct are harmless; he appreciates all the speeches Reid has made in an effort to unite the “right classes” of Americans and English people. Roosevelt agrees with Reid regarding pursuing arbitration in a treaty dispute with Great Britain over fisheries in Newfoundland. He also comments briefly on the result of the trial of Big Bill Hayward, calling it a “gross miscarriage of justice.” Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt appreciates the silver bowl Elisabeth Mills Reid sent as a gift.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt advises Ambassador Reid against showing correspondence between Roosevelt and German Emperor William II to King Edward VII, as doing so may cause Roosevelt to lose the Emperor’s trust. Roosevelt nevertheless wishes for Reid to have the letters so that he can clear up any confusion that arises related to the matter. Roosevelt expresses his confidence in Reid’s attendance at the upcoming Pilgrims dinner being hosted for British Ambassador to the United States James Bryce.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-14

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt thinks the editorial that Ambassador Reid has forwarded is nice and intelligent. Roosevelt says that the sentiment of the editorial’s thoughts on Reid are “simply what I hear on all sides,” and he praises the work that he and his wife have done.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Anna Roosevelt Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

Anna Roosevelt Cowles has been eager to write to President Roosevelt but knows he is busy. After seeing many of their friends, she updates Roosevelt on their views and the influence of financial ties on his supporters. Cowles has been at a beautiful property called Hill-Stead owned by Alfred Atmore Pope and Ada Brooks Pope, and she feels that such places reflect positively on wealth in America. She updates Roosevelt on William S. Cowles’ trip and on family matters. As a favor to Frederick William Vanderbilt who has been respectful to Roosevelt through everything, Cowles asks if Roosevelt can have Duchess of Manchester Consuelo Montagu for lunch. Douglas Robinson seems to be making a political impact in Herkimer County, and Cowles looks forward to visiting and talking about many things whenever it is convenient for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-31

Creator(s)

Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931

Letter from Teresa Stoughton Richardson to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Teresa Stoughton Richardson asks Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt for advice concerning the false reports that she and her husband, Clifford Richardson, criticized the American Embassy in London.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-13

Creator(s)

Richardson, Teresa Stoughton, 1862-1947

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid traces the origins of a story that President Roosevelt heard. Reid does not think the story could have come from the British Ambassador at Berlin, Frank Cavendish Lascelles. Reid has looked over the correspondence Roosevelt sent to see if there is anything in Roosevelt’s letter or the Emperor’s which could do harm if known to the King.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-12

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid sends President Roosevelt a confidential memorandum. Reid also discusses a British dinner party and European perspectives of international relations and politics.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-23

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Anna Roosevelt Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

Anna Roosevelt Cowles writes that the letter from Lizzie Reid which Cowles read to President Roosevelt is to be kept private. She also notes that Gussie Jay telegraphed his son in Constantinople about Roosevelt being re-elected, and that was the first information regarding the election to reach Constantinople.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-15

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Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt congratulates Whitelaw Reid on his safe return and the manner in which he has handled the matter. Roosevelt invites Reid and his wife to lunch the following Monday. Reid had been sent to represent the United States at the coronation of King Edward VII, but the coronation had been postponed and Reid had to return home before the event.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-31

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for his letter and for the letter Mrs. Whitelaw Reid sent to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Roosevelt thanks Reid for his public service and personal courtesy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-01

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt feels that Joseph W. Alsop did well in his election, especially considering the circumstances. He sympathizes with Judge Marcus H. Holcomb’s feelings about Governor-elect George L. Lilley. He and William Loeb have always liked Lilley, but he had “a very corrupt gang” opposing him. He is pleased with other results in Connecticut and is amused to hear that Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and his wife wish to stay in London, though he does not know President-elect William H. Taft’s plans for them.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt tells Ambassador Reid that he is sad to not see Elisabeth Mills Reid, but asks if he will have dinner with him on February 17, as there are several people he should meet.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-04

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for his speech on William Makepeace Thackeray, which he enjoyed. He is glad to hear that Reid’s father-in-law is better and asks when Reid and his wife will be back. He would like to see them for dinner if it is possible.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

The political cartoon Ambassador Reid sent greatly amuses President Roosevelt. He inquires if he can obtain the original, in addition to other Punch cartoons, including one depicting him and Emperor William II, which was banned in Berlin. Unsurprisingly, people have responded negatively to the financial crisis. Roosevelt remembers a similar reaction during the Spanish-American War. He has a better understanding of what Abraham Lincoln faced and what future presidents will experience in the case of a great national crisis.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt was only concerned about the letter he had sent Ambassador Reid because of its nature, but permits him to show any portions he deems proper to King Edward VII of Great Britain or Sir Edward Grey. He also recommends Reid make Roosevelt’s dislike of British Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand known, emphasizing that if he had been a man Roosevelt liked, he would have consulted with him more. Roosevelt reflects on the strategies he uses in foreign relations, particularly with the Germans and German Emperor William II, but also with the English and Japanese, which he describes as “to be scrupulously polite, to show a genuine good-will toward her, but to keep our navy in such shape” so as to deter any aggression. He sends his greetings to Reid’s wife, Elisabeth Mills Reid, and remarks that he enjoyed reading about the social news from England.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt believes that if the speech in question is an example of what Ambassador Reid can do when he is not prepared, he should never prepare. He also confirms that he did go through a window in a boat crash, but the window was damaged and he was not. He asks Reid to continue writing to Edith whenever he can, as they both enjoy his letters.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Reid to give the enclosed copy of one of his books to King Edward VII. He makes it clear to Reid that he does not expect the King to read the book, but merely to receive it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-06

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt is pleased with the way that Ambassador Reid treated General Adna Romanza Chaffee, his wife Annie, and their associates.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-03

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Whitelaw Reid

President Roosevelt tells Ambassador Reid that he sent British Ambassador H. Mortimer Durand communications relating to the peace negotiations between Russia and Japan. He explains to Reid that he did not communicate with Reid because he was communicating freely with the British, French, and German ambassadors and legations directly.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919