Letter from James A. River
James A. River states that he is African American and wishes to serve as an interpreter with troops overseas.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-17
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Letter from Frederick Harr to Theodore Roosevelt
Frederick Harr asks Theodore Roosevelt if it is possible the two met in the 1880s. In 1883, Harr worked as a German translator for James Gillespie Blaine at the National Republican Headquarters in New York City. Harr remembers meeting a young man named “Teddy” during that time, and he wonders if Roosevelt was that young man.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-09-28
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Samuel B. Capen
President Roosevelt informs Samuel B. Capen he has directed the State Department to ensure that the consul general is at his post at least ten months out of the year and to report on the deputy and vice consul of the American legation in Turkey. Roosevelt asks if Capen can pass along the name of an American who knows the languages of Turkey to be appointed first interpreter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-30
Letter from Erik Givskov to Theodore Roosevelt
Erik Givskov asks Theodore Roosevelt for an interview. He has traveled widely and studied in many fields, particularly political economy and agriculture, and now intends to live in the United States. Givskov offers his services as a translator. He also includes a manuscript that he hopes Roosevelt will publish in The Outlook.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-10-30
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge is pleased with the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and believes Republicans in Massachusetts will benefit. Lodge has two problems with which he would like help. First, he is seeking a fishing treaty with Newfoundland but wants to delay an agreement until after the election because he believes such a treaty will be unpopular in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Secondly, there is a Swedish translator that is set to be removed as he has not passed the civil service exam. Lodge would like him to keep his position as his removal will be unpopular and the replacement candidates are less than adequate.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10-20