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Letter from John Barrett to Edward Charles O’Brien

Letter from John Barrett to Edward Charles O’Brien

John Barrett responds to a note that Edward Charles O’Brien sent to Secretary of State Elihu Root about an article on the trip of Professor William R. Shepherd to South America. Barrett asks O’Brien to explain the situation to the University of Montevideo, because newspaper reports often do not give a full picture. He seeks to clarify Shepherd’s objectives in Latin and South America. Barrett also congratulates O’Brien for his work as Minister to Uruguay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-20

Creator(s)

Barrett, John, 1866-1938

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say that he will be heading to Syracuse for the trial for his libel suit brought against him by William Barnes. Edith had to go to the hospital for an operation. Roosevelt also addresses problems at the bank about which Kermit had written. He has consulted with Ted and they agree that the best Kermit can do is preserve relations with Allen and do the best work he can. Archie is visiting, staying with Ethel, and looks forward to the military encampment this summer.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-04-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson informs William Loeb that Secretary of State Elihu Root is “making such a splendid impression in South America.” He commends the South American ministers on their preparations for Root’s visit, suggests releasing photographs of the tour to the newspapers, and notes Uruguay’s desire to trade more with the United States and less with Germany and England. Clarkson relates his approval of the campaign finance changes proposed by President Roosevelt and speaks in detail of the Republican National Committee’s expenditures in the presidential elections of 1884, 1888, and 1892.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-19

Creator(s)

Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918

Mr. Root project repelled

Mr. Root project repelled

The law faculty and students in Montevideo, Uruguay, held a meeting to decide whether or not to provide a reception for Elihu Root. The discussion is heated and the final consensus is to not hold a reception due to the United States’ current actions in foreign countries.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-08

Creator(s)

Unknown

Newspaper article on reception given by American Minister to Paraguay

Newspaper article on reception given by American Minister to Paraguay

American Minster to Paraguay Edward Charles O’Brien recently hosted a lavish and well-attended reception celebrating the Fourth of July. The author particularly notes that the community of English subjects in Paraguay made up a significant portion of the guests, and comments on the good relationship of the citizens of the two nations who are living in Paraguay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-12

Creator(s)

Unknown