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President Roosevelt believes that Craig Wadsworth is a “good fellow” but is unsure if there will be an opportunity to make him a secretary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-12
President Roosevelt tells William R. Willcox that Rough Rider Thaddeus Higgins was good at paperwork and camp work, but did not show leadership qualities in battle. He adds that following the Spanish-American War, Higgins has made ludicrous claims regarding his bravery in action. In spite of this, Roosevelt says that Higgins was a good soldier, though he would be better in a clerical position than in one that depended upon his individual initiative or physical abilities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-11
Ambassador Reid informs President Roosevelt he has heard from Sirdar F. R. Wingate, who is gathering information for Roosevelt regarding his African trip. Believing it will amuse Roosevelt, Reid shares “the queer transmutations” that the third modus vivendi on the Newfoundland fisheries underwent. Roosevelt’s perplexity about journalist Edward Dicey amuses Reid, who shares the same opinion of him. Reid details the seeming ill-luck of British statesmen and their families. Ogden Mills Reid, Reid’s son, plans to return to the United States to participate in the presidential election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-22
Ambassador Reid sends President Roosevelt clippings from British newspapers that he thinks will interest him, and he informs Roosevelt of the help he has recently given to Francis Cockrell’s son after he was involved in a car accident in Switzerland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-23
Whitelaw Reid writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to explain the appointment of Captain Walsh, not as his new private secretary but as a “controller” for his country home. Reid also discusses the British social scandal surrounding Captain Walsh’s postponed engagement to Lady Nora Churchill. He describes the country home as well as the gardens and neighbors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-18
Henry White reports information he has learned since returning to London that might provide insight into the prospects of President Roosevelt’s renomination and reelection. Josiah Quincy reported that the Democrats do not feel they have a chance of winning. Craig W. Wadsworth also learned that Democrats do not believe that they will win. White delivered Roosevelt’s messages to various people. He also says that the sentiment on Wall Street regarding Roosevelt has changed, and that his nomination now seems more likely.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-05
Secretary of State Hay notes some upcoming vacancies in the diplomatic service that may allow positions to be found for Craig W. Wadsworth and Charles Richardson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-16