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Sir Matthew Nathan, Governor of Natal, has heard that President Roosevelt is coming to Africa. He hopes that Roosevelt will stay with him and promises that the government of Natal will do what it can to make sure his visit is good. He asks to be remembered to Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, whom he met in Hong Kong.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-25
Ambassador Reid writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, describing three dinners he recently attended which were hosted by the Chinese Minister, the Pilgrim’s Society, and the Royal Geographical Society, respectively. Reid includes anecdotes about British politicians like Prime Minister Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Winston Churchill, Augustine Birrell, John Morley, and George Curzon. Reid also references issues associated with the education bill, the administration of India, “trouble” in Natal, and negotiations with Russia over Seistan. Reid felt that the details he included might be of interest to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-12