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Rudolph Forster instructs Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry to send a telegram on behalf of President Roosevelt to the prime minister and governor of New Zealand via Admiral Charles S. Sperry, expressing the “sincere regard” of the American people for the people of New Zealand.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-13
President Roosevelt extends his regards to the prime minister and people of New Zealand, as well as congratulations to Admiral Sperry and the Great White Fleet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-13
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, his secretary acknowledges the souvenir volume of the American battleship fleet’s visit to Auckland. Roosevelt will appreciate the courtesy of New Zealand’s Prime Minister Joseph Ward.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-12-09
President Roosevelt tells Postmaster General Cortelyou about an interesting talk he had with incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward, who has suggested an arrangement of a “two-cent postage scheme for all the English-speaking nations.” Roosevelt is inclined to favor the idea, but wonders what Cortelyou thinks of it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-07
Postmaster General Cortelyou confirms receipt of President Roosevelt’s letter about his talk with New Zealand Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward, and mentions his own interesting talk he had with Ward while he was in Washington, D.C.. Cortelyou mentions that shortly after taking office he had begun working on some portions of the”international postage scheme,” but that they were not received favorably by Great Britain at the time. He will update Roosevelt on what progress has been made when he sees him in Oyster Bay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-09