South African War (1899-1902)

President Roosevelt tells British Ambassador to the United States Grey that Rennel Rodd was offered a position interacting with the US government, but turned it down. Roosevelt contrasts the attitudes and relations of a number of different countries with America and England, and takes a specific focus on Japan. Roosevelt notes that Japan has continued preparing for war over the last decade, and writes that there will be industrial competition between Japan and European countries. He also wonders if they are planning on invading America, Germany, or the Philippines. Roosevelt wants the United States and Japan to sign a treaty stating they will keep their citizens out of each other’s labor markets. Roosevelt closes by remarking on the similarities in governmental thinking and military approach between the United States and England.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt would like to discuss the Goldwin Smith letters with Paul Dana. Smith’s suggested solution for the war seems good but Roosevelt doubts it could be carried out. He invites Dana and Mary Duncan Butler Dana to spend a night at the White House.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Herbert W. Ladd informs Theodore Roosevelt about his daughter Elizabeth B. Ladd’s upcoming trip to Entebbe, Uganda, where she will marry Dr. Robert E. McConnell. Ladd requests Roosevelt’s advice, aid, or introductions to assist her during her journey and after her arrival in Africa.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-11

Creator(s)

Ladd, Herbert W. (Herbert Warren), 1843-1913

General Barry notifies British Colonel Lee that he has sent the annual report, and he will send the Army Register as soon as it is available. In regard to the issuance of the Spanish Campaign Badge to foreign military attachés, the general staff have not yet been able to work out whether it will be possible, but Barry will notify Lee as soon as they decide.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-08

Creator(s)

Barry, Thomas Henry, 1855-1919

President Roosevelt holds a lunchbox and sees a variety of sights. Caption: 9 a. m.—He discovers the Pike. 1 p. m.—Passes through the Philippine village. 2 p. m.—Inspects the “Petroleum Alps.” 3 p. m.—Makes a rush for the stadium. 5 p. m.—Takes a last look at the general effect. And is compelled to leave before seeing the Boer war.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-28

Creator(s)

Donahey, J. H. (James Harrison), 1875-1949

Arnold White writes about the international situation in Europe, addressing first Russia’s desire for a warm water port, and then his impression of Germany’s goals with regards to Europe. Germany, White says, is the only nation with something to gain from a European war, and that the push for war is coming from the Jewish influence in Germany. With President Roosevelt’s election and friendship towards Germany, the United States has been removed as a potential deterrent toward German aggression. White ends with a prediction that if war happens, it will come through German aggression towards the Netherlands moving towards a collision with Great Britain, and he admonishes his reader that Germany must be watched.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04

Creator(s)

White, Arnold, 1848-1925

Resolution by the representatives of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal regarding the treaty to end the Boer War. Although the delegates believe in their right to independence, they recognize the costs of the war in destruction of property and loss of life, and acknowledge that there is no prospect of victory. They therefore urge their respective governments to sign the treaty with Great Britain, in the interests of their peoples.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-31

Creator(s)

Unknown

This draft of a letter gives instructions for distribution of a check to meet the needs of Boer women and children in the concentration camps.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

A bruised John Bull offers a “Tonic” of “Financial Help” and “Liberal Treatment” to an injured and battered Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, following the end of the fighting in South Africa.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-06-18

John Bull stands up to his knees in a morass labeled “Boer War £16,000,000 yearly,” and Uncle Sam steps through a similar morass labeled “Philippine War $80,000,000 yearly.”

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1901-03-20

Illustration showing the British Lion, wearing a military uniform, aghast by the tattered look of a female figure labeled “Peace,” her clothing torn, head and left arm bandaged, and walking with a crutch, the dove at her feet looks plucked. In the background is a sign stating “The last Boer ditch” stuck in ground labeled “South Africa.” Caption: Great Britain. — Didn’t you tell them the war was over? Peace. — “Yes; – and they immediately filled me full of lead; – said it was only a rumor of war!

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1901-02-20

Creator(s)

Ehrhart, S. D. (Samuel D.), approximately 1862-1937

Britannia stands with an injured farmer (“Boer”) and an African native, showing them a view of the future when “Enlightened Government” comes to South Africa after the Boer War is over.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-05-30

A diminutive soldier labeled “France” stands next to a large Russian bear gesturing with a sword toward John Bull standing opposite, while a battle rages in the background labeled “Transvaal” (the South African lands of the Republic and the Orange Free State). Caption: France–You may be able to whip the Boers, but I dare you to tackle the Russian Bear!

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-06-06

Illustration showing a man sitting on a rock with a rifle across his lap, he is holding a Bible, a young boy is standing in front of him holding a toy rifle, and in the background, a woman is standing at the entrance to their house. Caption: Boer Child. — Father, if I were carrying the Bible in one hand and a gun in the other and an enemy approached, which should I drop first? Boer Father. — The enemy, my son!

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-02-14

Illustration showing John Bull standing at the gate to South African markets as figures representing Germany, Italy, Austria, France, and Russia protest. Caption: John Bull. — When I open a door I leave it open freely to all of you. I have given you about all the foreign trade you have! What are you mad about?

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-02-14

Illustration showing John Bull as Gulliver being tied to stakes with ribbons labeled with the names of battles from the Second Boer War. Some of the Lilliputians are identified as South African generals and presidents, such as “Botha,” “Joubert,” “Kruger,” “Cronje,” and “Steyn.” A broken sword, labeled “British Prestige” lies on the ground next to John Bull.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-02-21

Illustration showing John Bull as a sailor, floating in a life-preserver labeled “British Navy 800 War Ships,” surrounded by huge waves labeled “Germany,” “France,” and “Russia.” There are cannon barrels pointing in all directions from the life-preserver.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-02-28

Creator(s)

Dalrymple, Louis, 1866-1905

Illustration showing two concerned citizens and Joseph Pulitzer imploring Uncle Sam, dressed as a U.S. policeman, to break up a fight taking place in the background labeled “South Africa” between John Bull and Paul Kruger.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-03-07

The British Lion runs on a path toward “Pretoria” while four figures representing Russia, France, Germany, and Italy hide. At the time of this cartoon, the British Empire stepped up its campaign to suppress rebellion of its colonial rule in South Africa.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-03-28

Illustration showing President Paul Kruger of the South African Republic as a frog attempting to make himself as big as the British John Bull, here actually shown as a bull. The cartoon makes light of the South African Republic, a small country, attempting to fight Great Britain in the South African War for independence.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1900-04-11

Creator(s)

Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909