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German Emperor William II, referred to as “Windy Bill,” did not want David Jayne Hill to be appointed as Ambassador Charlemagne Tower’s successor, but later made a gesture at accepting Hill by giving him a small gold snuff-box with the initial “H” for Hohenzollern, a German royal dynasty. The magazine sees it as “another cheap advertisement.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-04
William Harper encloses a draft of a statement Theodore Roosevelt will deliver at the University of Chicago’s Fiftieth convocation honoring German contributions to scholarship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-14
John Hay confirms that German Emperor Wilhelm II has received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-01
Acting Secretary of State Loomis encloses a dispatch from Ambassador Tower regarding an interview Tower had with Emperor William II. The Emperor thanked President Roosevelt for a recent friendly letter and stated that the statue of King Frederick II was ready to be shipped to the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-23
Secretary of State Hay encloses correspondence regarding the expulsion of American Mormons from Prussia and diplomatic efforts on their behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-25
Ambassador Tower cabled that Hermann Speck von Sternburg has been appointed German ambassador to the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-03
Consul General Edward S. Bragg’s removal in Havana, Cuba, is moving forward. Secretary of State Hay contacted Senator Hanna about Mr. Thompson but has not spoken with Edward Rosewater. He requests a telegram when President Roosevelt makes a decision regarding ambassadorship appointments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-14
Information has been received that Emperor William II would prefer Charlemagne Tower over B. Storer as American ambassador to Germany.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-10
A list of of new diplomatic appointments to be made in the State Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Joseph Wharton conveys Ambassador Tower’s concerns that he may need to leave his post in Russia due to the difficulty of properly educating his children. Wharton discussed with Tower President Roosevelt’s views on selecting a German-American as Ambassador to Berlin, Germany. Tower’s views seemed important enough that Wharton is submitting to Roosevelt a copy of the letter received from Tower.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-11
Consul Herdliska reviews the events leading up to his marriage and explains his poor relations with his wife’s parents, Captain Michie and Mrs. Michie. He claims his in-laws are conspiring to prevent his reappointment or ability to obtain another position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-28