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Roche, Elizabeth C. (Elizabeth Coleridge) Vaughan Okie, 1854-1938

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Jeffrey Roche

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Jeffrey Roche

President Roosevelt likes the letter from James Jeffrey Roche and his comments on the Storer incident. He appreciates having a “literary man” in consular service. Roosevelt is pleased that Roche liked his article on the Sagas and suggests that old Irish tales could benefit from the work of an expert translator, such as Edward FitzGerald, as they can be difficult to read.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from James Jeffrey Roche to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Jeffrey Roche to Theodore Roosevelt

James Jeffrey Roche thanks President Roosevelt for nominating him for a diplomatic appointment in Genoa. Roche requests a meeting before he leaves for the assignment so he may thank the president and introduce his wife to Roosevelt. Roche assures Roosevelt that he is not responsible for false stories, “yarns,” appearing in newspapers.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-08

Creator(s)

Roche, James Jeffrey, 1847-1908

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Jeffrey Roche

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Jeffrey Roche

President Roosevelt will read the book “slowly and painfully, but with genuine interest.” He is particularly interest in the account of the battle of Lissa. Like James Jeffrey Roche, Roosevelt was disappointed with A. T. Mahan’s book about the War of 1812. Roosevelt was glad to get Roche’s letter. He also notes that he is ashamed of the statements of Senator Eugene Hale, especially in light of the fact that he is a Republican party leader and chairman of the Naval Committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919