Spring Rice, Cecil, Sir, 1859-1918

Theodore Roosevelt at the Library of Congress

Michelle A. Krowl of the Library of Congress presents twenty items from the library’s Theodore Roosevelt Collection. The material, consisting of twelve letters, four other documents, three political cartoons, and a campaign poster, encompass the years 1884 to 1934. Twelve of the documents were penned by Roosevelt, and Krowl provides context and background for each item while including quotes from the document in her description. The twenty items are preceded by a short introductory essay by Krowl which includes two photographs of the Library of Congress.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2021

Creator(s)

Krowl, Michelle A.

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt with greetings from his daughter Alice. Alice has been doing well and recovered from a brief illness. Roosevelt reports Cecil Spring Rice is pleased with Roosevelt’s invitation.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-08-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his and Edith’s continuing honeymoon. They are enjoying their time in Naples and will soon head to Pompeii. Roosevelt is still concerned about reducing expenses.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-01-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his and Edith’s continuing honeymoon through Europe. He thanks Anna for sending him a telegram about the recent death of a friend. Roosevelt needs to discuss the arrangements for his daughter Alice when he returns from his trip and he wants to know if Rowe proposed to Anna.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-01-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Florence Spring Rice

President Roosevelt congratulates Florence Spring Rice on the birth of her son. Roosevelt would congratulate Cecil Spring Rice, but being a father himself, he knows fathers “don’t count for much.” He gladly accepts the role of godfather.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt updates Kermit Roosevelt on preparations for their Safari and on family life. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has lately been exposed to commentary about the potential dangers of the trip, including letters from Cecil Spring Rice and an article in The Public Ledger. The Roosevelt family celebrated Ted Roosevelt’s birthday with a picnic, and Roosevelt feels strongly that Ted will be successful in his upcoming ventures. Soon Archie Roosevelt will be heading back to school and summer will give way to fall.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee

President Roosevelt tells Arthur Hamilton Lee that he is disappointed that he has not visited Washington DC, but offers his thanks for “what you have done.” Roosevelt says he will consult with Lee again in the future, and voices a desire for Sir Cecil Spring Rice to visit as well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-12

Creator(s)

Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from George Otto Trevelyan to Theodore Roosevelt

George Otto Trevelyan writes to President Roosevelt about Panama and the Philippines, drawing parallels with Macaulay’s histories and Ancient Rome. Trevelyan discusses the British diplomatic service and his latest work on the American Revolution. He also describes a recent visit from Charles Francis Adams and his wife, and he muses on what it is like to be old. Trevelyan writes of their shared love of English literature, mentioning Milton, Chaucer, and W. W. Jacobs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-12

Creator(s)

Trevelyan, George Otto, 1838-1928

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge tells President Roosevelt about the establishment of a big German coaling station in St. Thomas, which indicates that German Emperor William II is “still hankering after those islands.” Lodge recommends quickly buying Greenland. In addition, Lodge recommends replacing Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, and disagrees with Shaw’s plan for issuing bonds. Lodge comments on various prominent events happening in the United States and the world and explains he is enjoying his time in “this old Italian town,” but is beginning to long for home. He wants to be near Roosevelt and not have to watch from a distance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-10

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador to Italy Henry White tells President Theodore Roosevelt that he will extend hospitality to Frances M. Wolcott at the request of the President and First Lady. White also discusses Roosevelt’s recent meeting with British diplomat Cecil Spring Rice and Roosevelt’s policy towards Latin America, especially the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. White is confident Roosevelt’s actions (part of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine) will lead to America’s “supremacy in our own hemisphere.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-24

Creator(s)

White, Henry, 1850-1927

Letter from Alvey A. Adee to William Loeb.

Assistant Secretary of State Adee encloses a note stating that the letter from President Roosevelt was delivered to Cecil Spring Rice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-21

Creator(s)

Adee, Alvey A. (Alvey Augustus), 1842-1924

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

American diplomat Henry White updates President Roosevelt on efforts to have British diplomat Cecil Spring Rice visit Roosevelt to discuss policy on the “far east.” Spring Rice, who had recently met with King Edward VII, will visit Roosevelt but stay with historian Henry Adams instead of at the White House. White also discusses meeting with Rear Admiral French Ensor Chadwick, who hopes to receive command of a new squadron. White also notes anti-Semitic attitudes in Austria and Italy towards Jewish diplomats.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-13

Creator(s)

White, Henry, 1850-1927

Telegram from Henry White to John Hay

Cecil Spring Rice is sailing for Washington, D.C., next week. He would like to stay with Henry Adams and hopes to see Ronald Ferguson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-13

Creator(s)

White, Henry, 1850-1927

Letter from Henry White to Alvey A. Adee

First Secretary at the U.S. Embassy in London Henry White tells Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee that he gave President Roosevelt’s letter to Cecil Spring Rice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-11

Creator(s)

White, Henry, 1850-1927

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

American diplomat Henry White thanks President Roosevelt for his appointment as Ambassador to Italy. White also discusses the secret negotiations going on with Lord Lansdowne that would lead to British diplomat Cecil Spring Rice being transferred from acting ambassador to Russia to serving as a special representative to Roosevelt. White notes that he has kept these negotiations secret, even from the United States’ Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Joseph Hodges Choate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-07

Creator(s)

White, Henry, 1850-1927

Letter from Robert Harry Munro Ferguson to Theodore Roosevelt

Journalist Valentine Chirol, with a letter of introduction from Cecil Spring Rice, is on his way to Washington, D.C., to meet President Roosevelt. Robert Harry Munro Ferguson believes Roosevelt should talk to the journalist about the Far East. It might be possible that Chirol would be a useful press contact in the future. Ferguson mentions candidates in current election campaigns in Great Britain.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-28

Creator(s)

Ferguson, Robert Harry Munro, 1868-1922

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to update him on plans for their trip to Africa and encloses letters from Frederick Selous, Edward Buxton, and Reginald Wingate. He talks of celebrating Ted’s birthday and spending time talking with him. He closes by saying Archie is back at school and Sagamore is being closed up for the season.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-09-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about current happenings in Washington. He and his friend, Cecil Spring Rice, continue to enjoy themselves and entertain guests. Roosevelt also continues to enjoy his work with the Civil Service Commission.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891-06-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about how he has been spending his time in Washington with friend Cecil Spring Rice. They have been hosting many guests for dinner. Roosevelt is presently in Oyster Bay and is enjoying his time at home. Their brother-in-law Douglas Robinson wants a home nearby so Roosevelt suggests Anna let her house to Douglas and sister Corinne.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891-05-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919