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William L. Ward asks Theodore Roosevelt to indicate a time and place, such as a friend’s house, where they might talk privately, without the newspapers knowing they are meeting. Ward met with Herbert Parsons, who spoke of the possibilities of a third term, but Ward is satisfied with the results of the efforts in Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt explains to Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he did not betray what he said in confidence, but that he did not expect Senator Thomas Collier Platt to publish the explanation he gave him of the issue, and that Francis E. Leupp, “simply put two and two together.” He encourages Bishop’s plan to purchase the newspaper he is interested in, as although it would not influence New York much, it would have a national impact.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-09
Ambassador Meyer writes President Roosevelt about the Russo-Japanese War. Meyer describes Stanley Washburn’s report of dwindling American sympathies with the Japanese. Washburn does not believe the Japanese army will ever beat the Russian army in Manchuria. Meyer mentions his interactions with Camille Barrère, the French Ambassador, and his indication that French and German banks are beginning to side with Russia. Meyer also relates an interaction he had with the Japanese minister, in which the minister stated he was interested in Roosevelt’s thoughts on Manchuria and Japan’s control of Port Arthur.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-20
President Roosevelt thinks it is wise for Frank H. Hitchcock not to show this letter to anyone unless he and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge both deem it necessary. He warns Hitchcock to keep the matter “absolutely secret” and not to reference it in the press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-01
Bernard Nadal Baker explains his reason for sending Theodore Roosevelt a telegram after parting ways yesterday, saying that he and John Barber White want to keep it a secret that it is their intention to elect Gifford Pinchot to the presidency of the National Conservation Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-06
T. Herbert Warren, Vice Chancellor of Oxford, has received the copy of President Roosevelt’s Romanes lecture. He intends to send a more detailed letter of his opinions later, but generally, he finds the lecture to be “new and suggestive” and believes it will be well received. Warren would like, however, to keep the lecture “absolutely secret” until Roosevelt presents it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-15
Print shows William Jennings Bryan standing on his toes on a platform, with his coat spread to the sides, trying to hide a huge female figure labeled “Prosperity,” who is pouring money from a cornucopia onto the platform; standing in the foreground are a businessman, a laborer, and a farmer. Caption: “It’s no use, Billy Bryan; – it’s grown too big!”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1899-05-17