Washington (D.C.)

Letter from Charles S. Francis to William Loeb

Ambassador Francis has read Mr. Conant’s letter to President Roosevelt and asks William Loeb to send to the Department of State for a number of his dispatches to be given to Roosevelt to read. The remainder of the letter examines the Austrian Phoenix Company’s San Francisco losses and the issues claimants are having dealing with the defaulting company. Francis explains he put pressure on the Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs “to the end that the Austrian Government should, unofficially, force” the company to pay its policy holders in California.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-18

Colored men appointed to or continued in office by President Roosevelt

A list of all men of color appointed to or continued in office by President Roosevelt, complete with the office and date.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01

Letter from Charles S. Francis to William Loeb

Ambassador Francis acknowledges that William Loeb will arrange the Wiener Männergesang-Verein’s visit to the White House for President Roosevelt and First Edith Lady Roosevelt. Francis has informed Herman Schneiderhan, the society’s president, of the visit and Schneirderhan will telegraph Loeb upon their arrival in New York. Francis also reiterates the quality of the society’s performances and encourages Loeb to bring his wife for the performance at the White House.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-10

Testimony of George C. Stewart

George C. Stewart testifies to his experiences with corruption in the General Land Office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-03

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke calls President Roosevelt’s attention to a paper he encloses which was “published ostensibly by negroes” and distributed widely in Indianapolis. Foulke also comments on the situation of Francis Augustus MacNutt, who had been in the service of the United States as a diplomat until certain charges were raised against him. MacNutt was acquitted at Rome, but subsequent statements attributed to Roosevelt led to his not being received at the Vatican. MacNutt begs the privilege of answering any definite charge against him. He is still abroad, but would return to the United States to have the opportunity to prove his innocence.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-28

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee is hopeful that James Bryce will prove to be more useful in Washington, D.C., than his predecessor, H. Mortimer Durand. He has been talking to King Edward VII about Anglo-American affairs and summarized what happened in the Russo-Japanese negotiations for peace. The King was excited to hear of peaceful intentions and attitudes emanating from the United States. Looking back on it, Lee is grateful for the opportunity to frame President Roosevelt in a good light for the King. Lee is proud in general of what he has been able to orchestrate mostly out of the eye of the public.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-24

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte reports to President Roosevelt that Robert T. Devlin, U. S. Attorney, will be headed east as soon as he can get on a train. Bonaparte will not come to Washington until Wednesday, assuming Roosevelt does not need him before then to discuss United States v. Wickersham (201 U.S. 390) and the pay increase for the warden of the federal prison reservation in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-22

Testimony of Benjamin F. Sparhawk

Benjamin F. Sparhawk of the General Land Office testifies in court as to certain “wrong and irregular” acts by colleagues in his department, including improper approvals of land lieu selections and favoritism in the selection and promotion of employees. Sparhawk particularly implicates John McPhaul, his division chief.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-19

Letter from Charles S. Francis to William Loeb

Ambassador Francis informs William Loeb about the Wiener Männergesang-Verein and its plan to visit the United States next year. He asks if President Roosevelt would allow the choir to visit him at the White House and give a private concert.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-14

Letter from Robert Bacon to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Secretary of State Bacon is honored to forward to President Roosevelt a dispatch concerning the qualifications of Alan Johnstone for the British ambassadorship at Washington.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-12

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid informs President Roosevelt of his travel plans and his intention to deliver a letter to Roosevelt from Sir Edward Grey. Reid sends Roosevelt an editorial and a report published in the London Times on Roosevelt’s message. Reid also mentions that the British government have not yet found someone for the position of Ambassador to the United States. Sir Gerald Lowther is no longer under consideration for the position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-11

Letter from Edward N. Pearson to Herbert D. Pierce

New Hampshire Secretary of State Pearson has found that Hotel Wentworth, along with the Rockingham, will be able to provide every possible courtesy and convenience to the peace plenipotentiaries. Pearson will visit the Mount Washington Hotel tomorrow and let them know of the change in hotel. New Hampshire’s governor will forward amended invitations to the Russian Ambassador and Japanese Minister.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-03

Business card for Bunzo Kubota

Business card of Bunzo Kubota, a member of the Japanese delegation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-03

Telegram from William Loeb to Rudolph Forster

William Loeb writes to Assistant Secretary of State Forster with a message for him to deliver to Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira. President Roosevelt explains the situation regarding Russian plenipotentiaries. Russia has agreed to move the peace talks to Washington, D.C., from the Hague, Netherlands. Roosevelt believes that Russia indeed intends to make peace with Japan and he feels it would be best to grant an armistice if one is requested.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-02

Telegram from Rudolph Forster to William Loeb

Rudolph Forster forwards a message for President Roosevelt to William Loeb. Japan appreciates Roosevelt’s efforts to secure peace between Japan and Russia. Baron Jutarō Komura will travel to the United States to undertake the negotiations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-30

Letter from Hilmar von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen to William Loeb

Baron von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen of the German Embassy asks William Loeb to tell President Roosevelt that he sent his note to Baron Speck von Sternburg.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-23

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador George von Lengerke Meyer updates President Roosevelt on the difficulties he has encountered trying to obtain Russia’s commitment to peace negotiations with Japan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-18

Violations of law

An article in The Press lists President Roosevelt’s Cabinet as violators of the law and how they should be dismissed from their positions. This dismissal is based on the Conrad-Bonaparte report which states it is a violation of the law for “laborers” to do clerical work. The article states every department in Washington employs laborers to do clerical work, so the Cabinet should be dismissed. The writer also discusses how the attorneys Conrad and Bonaparte are breaking the law about office rental and should also be dismissed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-14

Letter from Albert P. Wright to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert P. Wright writes to President Roosevelt upon hearing that someone told Roosevelt he had a drinking problem, which Wright states he does not. Wright discusses the difficulties in the Philippines, especially in regard to conflict between Filipinos and Americans. He openly divulges his antipathy for the Filipinos on the island.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-15

Memorandum for the Japanese government

President Roosevelt has announced the location of the peace negotiations as Washington, D.C., as Japan wished. Roosevelt also urged Russia to grant its diplomats full decision making powers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-15