Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay returns the papers and believes that their position on the matter is strong.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-08
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United States. Department of State
Memorandum regarding Commandant Snyman
Commandant Wilhelm Snyman was shown the State Department files regarding the $200 payment to his wife, Sarah Viljoen Snyman.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-02
Memorandum of information for the Secretary of the Navy
Captain Sigsbee presents two translations of German newspaper articles received from consular agents in Germany. The first article discusses Germany’s intent to promote immigration to South America and focuses on available economic opportunities for the German people. It claims that the United States ignored the Monroe doctrine by annexing Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines. The second article states Germany should not try to establish itself in South America as it would not be able to maintain long term control.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-25
Letter from Walter Hines Page to Theodore Roosevelt
Walter Hines Page apologizes to President Roosevelt for the delay in payment for Roosevelt’s contribution to a book. Page discusses the amount Roosevelt can expect to receive and asks Roosevelt to send him a telegram if the terms are acceptable. Page also requests permission to use excerpts of Roosevelt’s work in a magazine in order to promote the new book.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-29
Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Platt requests that Thomas W. Cridler be retained as Assistant Secretary of State. Cridler is a valuable resource and would be hurt if he was removed from his position. Platt suggests removing Alvey A. Adee instead of Cridler.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-23
Letter from William P. Frye to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Frye asks about rumors regarding Thomas W. Cridler’s removal as the Third Assistant Secretary of State. Cridler has an excellent work history and Frye hopes the rumors are false. He believes selecting Herbert H. D. Peirce to replace Cridler would be a mistake as Peirce does not have the necessary experience for the role.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-23
Letter from Joseph R. Hawley to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Hawley supports the retention of Assistant Secretary Cridler, a “gentleman” who admirably performed his duties over the past twenty-five years. He urges President Roosevelt to carefully consider Cridler’s discharge from the State Department.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-24
Letter from Charles V. Herdliska to Henry Cabot Lodge
Charles V. Herdliska requests Senator Lodge’s assistance in acquiring a consulship. He has already acquired Senator Joseph Benson Foraker’s endorsement.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-15
Memorandum concerning the Consul at Turin
The State Department has no evidence that the Italian government objects to Consul Cuneo and his consulship has been officially recognized by Italy. Cuneo is a native of Italy but speaks Italian “imperfectly” which is an issue as he deals primarily with Italians.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-16
Telephone message regarding Hirobumi Ito
Hirobumi Ito would like to pay an informal visit to President Roosevelt. If that is not possible, a formal visit will be set up through the State Department.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-18
Telegram regarding attached message
“Attached message respectfully submitted by Mr. Adee for the President’s consideration.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-04
Telegram from Judson Smith to Alvey A. Adee
The Prudential Committee of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions cannot pay Miss Stone’s ransom. Her protection and release are dependent on the government. A committee has been appointed to meet tomorrow with President Roosevelt and the State Department.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-04
Letter from John H. Coler to Theodore Roosevelt
On the night of September 21, Assistant Secretary Cridler was seen in the barroom of the Hotel Raleigh displaying a caricature of President Roosevelt entitled “Teddy’s Teeth.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-22
Letter from Edward Van Dyke Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward Van Dyke Robinson encloses his article, “The West Indian and Pacific Island in Relation to the Isthmian Canal,” which he had previously discussed with President Roosevelt. Robinson also encloses another article he wrote primarily about the potential neutralization of the canal. He believes that a change in the State Department needs to be made before the canal question can be solved.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-20
Receipt from Andrew Hussey Allen
Andrew Hussey Allen, chief of the Bureau of Rolls and Library, certifies that a medal given to President Roosevelt by Emperor William II was received by Secretary of State John Hay and is being housed in the State Department library.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-15
Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay recommends that Vice President Roosevelt send the money for Sarah Viljoen Snyman through the consular agent in London, William H. Fuller. As an alternative, Hay offers to transmit the money through the State Department.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-23
Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry White informs Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt that his team has been able to purchase a ship, the Amazonas, from the Brazilian Government. He also discusses personnel changes directed by Roosevelt’s department, and hopes that he can return home for a visit if war does not break out. He additionally wishes Mrs. Roosevelt a speedy recovery from an illness.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1898-03-18