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President Roosevelt assures Emperor William II that he does not believe the rumors that the German Empire is building their fleet against the United States. He hears of such rumors on a regular basis against all countries, and they will never cause “more than good-natured amusement.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-08
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-12
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to discuss his views on the work of Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray. He also talks about a poem by Philip Roosevelt and a visit from cousin Emlen Roosevelt, Christine, Frank Lowell, and his wife. Roosevelt closes by saying he had dinner with Ambassador Jusserand and Justice Moody.
1908-02-23
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his frustration with Ted cutting classes at Harvard and being put on probation. He compares Ted to the title character in William Thackeray’s novel Pendennis. Roosevelt does not think Ted will be able to go on the Mississippi River trip now. Roosevelt closes by saying that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is going to New York with Emily Tyler Carow. Kermit appears to have done some writing and drawing on the envelope.
1908-03-15
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943
President Roosevelt approves of Archibald B. Roosevelt’s poetry interests and correspondence style. Roosevelt expresses grief at the death of his nephew Stewart Douglas Robinson and wishes he could do more for his sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. However, Roosevelt stands firm that private life cannot overtake public duty, noting that as president, he had to greet the Great White Fleet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-23
President Roosevelt thanks Judge Wright for the tribute to his uncle, James Dunwody Bulloch. Roosevelt notes that more than any man he knows, his uncle realized William Makepeace Thackeray’s Colonel Newcome.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-08
President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for his speech on William Makepeace Thackeray, which he enjoyed. He is glad to hear that Reid’s father-in-law is better and asks when Reid and his wife will be back. He would like to see them for dinner if it is possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-07
President Roosevelt enjoyed General Alexander’s military memoir. Roosevelt goes on to state that family of his served for the Confederacy during the Civil War and he is proud to be able to claim his Georgian heritage through his mother just as much as his New York heritage through his father.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-16
President Roosevelt was interested in his son Theodore Roosevelt’s commentary about Charles Dickens in a recent letter he wrote to his mother, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He comments that “Dickens’ characters are really to a great extent personified attributes rather than individuals,” and offers several examples of the memorable examples Dickens created. Roosevelt provides a brief update on the progress of legislation, where he has been successful in passing a rate bill, but anticipates a fierce fight over the Panama canal bill. He has been too busy to get much exercise, but has occasionally been able to go horseback riding and play tennis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-20
Postcard showing Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey. Charles C. Myers notes the statues represent notable men, but the individuals are not buried in the Abbey. Myers lists several of the men who have statues in this corner of the Abbey.
1911
In a letter to George Otto Trevelyan, President Roosevelt provides details of some of the negotiations he undertook with regard to various crises during his presidency. Roosevelt relays his experience dealing with Kaiser William II of Germany in three matters, and he discusses the desire of the Japanese to keep secret their asking Roosevelt to mediate the Russo-Japanese War. Roosevelt underscores the insecure temperament of William II, and he cautions Trevelyan against sharing his letter except with perhaps his sons and Viscount Edward Grey. Roosevelt also discusses a diplomatic dustup with Germany caused by the diplomatic meddling of Andrew Carnegie.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1911-11-09
Transcript of a speech given by George Otto Trevelyan at a bookseller’s dinner. Trevelyan discusses many matters relating to bookselling, book buying, and publishing. He also discusses his reminiscences with various literary figures and reflects on the relationship between literature and politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-17
Ambassador Reid delivers a speech on William Makepeace Thackeray and his special place of respect among the American people at the Titmarsh Club Dinner in London, recounting the kind recollections of men who knew Thackeray while he visited the United States. Reid acknowledges that Charles Dickens’s less flattering depictions of Americans in his own works have their merit, but restates that Thackeray’s writings on his time in America and his skill as a writer have left him as well loved by Americans as the English.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt responds to a request from Katherine Williams Watson, children’s librarian at the Denver Public Library, to review a list of books called “Girlhood Favorites.” Roosevelt notes that the list includes many of her favorites and the favorites of her children, especially the books of Juliana Horatia Ewing.
1930-10
Superintendent Taylor reviews the rules, judging, and awards for the Mount Rushmore inscription contest.
1934-03-22