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Birds of prey wearing crowns labeled “Germany, Austria, Italy, England, France, [and] Russia” perch on the sides of cliffs, awaiting the outcome of a fight between two men with swords labeled “Turkey” and “The Balkans” (the first Balkan war).
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-11-13
Governor Roosevelt regrets the attitude of Carl Schurz and was surprised that the proposition of Andrew Dickson White as the vice presidential candidate was not better received. He discusses “the Turkish business” and explains the reasons for the exemptions he made for certain tax collectors and appraisers, noting that if Holls would like to write another letter to The Times, he should read the letter from George McAneny, Secretary of the Civil Service Reform Association. Roosevelt expresses his concern for the health of Caroline M. Holls and notes that both he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed the evening on the Hills.
1900-05-25
The Turkish consul, Edward J. Sullivan, wishes to counteract anti-Roosevelt coalition in New York by mobilizing strong support for the President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-26
This letter focuses on a call from the Turkish minister to say that his government considered the presence of an American fleet at Beirut a cause for excitement and asks that it be withdrawn.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-08
Albert Shaw writes to President Roosevelt to suggest moving U.S. ships from port in Beirut to other ports under English control. Oscar S. Straus is also communicating with Roosevelt on the subject.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-03
F. Norton Goddard thanks George B. Cortelyou and the State Department for their help regarding Mr. Sefferian and the Turkish legation. In a handwritten note, Goddard adds that he and his wife welcomed a baby girl on January 15 and requests that Cortelyou inform President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-21
Ambassador Leishman has been unable to obtain an audience with the Ottoman Grand Vizier or Sultan Abdülhamid II.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-07
Acting Secretary of State Adee forwards a telegram from U.S. Minister to Turkey John George Alexander Leishman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-08
Lloyd Carpenter Griscom, United States Minister to Persia, is working to advance American trade in the Middle East and Iran. He has checked out the two main trade routes, one from Tehran to Baghdad, and the other from Isfahan to the River. The Governor of Isfahan, who is also the Shah’s brother, would like an autographed copy of one of President Roosevelt’s books on big game hunting. Griscom thinks such a gift would be very helpful for his work, and suggests two copies be sent so one may also be given to the Shah.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-26
Oscar S. Straus, who has experience as a United States diplomat to Muslims in Turkey, cautions against an upcoming American military expedition against the Moros, Filipino Muslims, of the southern Philippines. He argues that diplomacy would be a much better option and would cost much less in terms of life. Straus will be in Washington from April 21 to 25 for a meeting of the American Social Science Association and hopes to call on President Roosevelt at the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-17
Sultan Abdülhamid II thanks President Roosevelt for sending best wishes during Bayram.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-25
Abdülhamid II, Sultan of the Turks, tells President Roosevelt that he hopes for a rapid recovery for his son, Ted Roosevelt, who is suffering from pneumonia. Original telegram in French; English translation is included.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-13
Draft of a response to the telegram from Abdülhamid II, Sultan of the Turks, hoping for Ted Roosevelt’s recovery from pneumonia. The draft has been submitted for approval by Assistant Secretary of State Adee and marked as “OK.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-13