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Ambassador Reid sends an addition to “the bundle of gossip” he recently sent to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, noting that this dispatch is a bit more serious and more likely to interest President Roosevelt with his description of a number of political events, in addition to more social fare.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-01
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt between January 1879 to December 1883. Notable events include Theodore Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Alice Hathaway Lee, his appointment to the New York State Legislature, and his first visit and buffalo hunt in North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
1911
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Postcard showing the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey. Charles C. Myers notes the history of the Coronation Chair, as well as the Stone of Scone visible underneath the chair.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the famous Coronation Chair used in the coronation ceremonies when Kings are crowned. Under the seat is the famous Stone of Scone, the emblem of the power of the Scottish Princes and traditionally said to be that once used by the patriarch Jacob as a pillow.”
Postcard showing Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey. Charles C. Myers notes the statues represent notable men, but the individuals are not buried in the Abbey. Myers lists several of the men who have statues in this corner of the Abbey.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here is one view of the Poets corner in the Abbey and in this corner are statues erected to the memory of noted men who are buried elsewhere than in the Abbey. Some of these are, Joseph Addison, Lord McCauley, Thackery, Shakespeare, Robt. Burns and others.”
Postcard showing a King’s Life Guard on a horse at one of the entrances to Buckingham Palace. Another guard and a woman stand in the background to the left of the entrance. Charles C. Myers notes the close proximity of the entrance to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, ” When going down Charing Cross Road from Trafalgar Square to the Parlament [sic] Building you will pass the entrance to St. James Park and the road leading up to Buckingham Palace. This entrance is presided over by mounted guards at all times.”
Postcard showing the royal carriage in the coronation procession with many people watching on both sides of the street. Buckingham Palace and the Queen Victoria Memorial can be seen in the background. Charles C. Myers notes the procession, heading to Westminster Abbey, occurred the morning of June 22, 1911.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Royal Carriage leaving Buckingham Palace at 10 A.M. on the morning of the coronation.”
Postcard showing the coronation procession as it passes through the Admiralty Arch in London, England. Many people watch the procession from both sides of the road. Charles C. Myers comments people from many different nations came to London for the coronation proceedings, which made the city crowded.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Carriage as they come out of St. James Park into the city proper, passing thru Admiralty Arch.”
Postcard showing King George V and Queen Mary in the State Coach during the coronation procession through London. Charles C. Myers confirms the photograph is how the king and queen appeared during the procession.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Crrriage [sic] at close range where you can plainly see the king and the queen seated within the carriage.”
Postcard showing the coronation procession approach Westminster Abbey. The Clock Tower is visible in the background. Many people have congregated on both sides of the street to watch the procession. Charles C. Myers notes Westminster Abbey is the location of the coronation ceremonies.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here is the arrival of their majesties at the entrance to Westminster Abbey. You can see the clock tower of Parlament [sic] Bldg. in the distant [sic].”
This postcard shows the royal carriage bearing King George V and Queen Mary away from Westminster Abbey. The streets are lined with guards, while viewing stands are crowded with onlookers.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This shows the departure of the Royal Party from Westminster Abbey after the coronation ceremonies. The greater part of London–all open places, being crowded as you see here, regardless of the inclement weather.”
Postcard featuring six sights around London, England-Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch, The Thames Embankment, The Pool of London, the Bank of England, and the Royal Exchange. Charles C. Myers comments that he visited several of the sites featured on the postcard during his visit to London.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “From Weymouth to London is about four hours in a northeasternly direction and thru a beautiful rolling agricultural country where stock raising and grain farming are extensively carried on.”
Postcard showing the West Towers and western entrance to Westminster Abbey in London, England. A busy street is in the foreground. Charles C. Myers notes the use of the Abbey as a burial site and the site of the royal coronation ceremonies. Myers describes the side of the building.
1910-1911
Postcard showing a view of the north side of Westminster Abbey in London, England.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “In this building is also held the Coronation Exercises when the King and Queen are crowned. It was my pleasure to attend the Coronation Exercises of King George last June.
This building is in the form of a Latin cross 513 ft long and 200 ft wide, height of main building is 102 ft while the towers reach 225 ft.”
Postcard showing the High Altar in Westminster Abbey. Charles C. Myers notes it is located in the center of the Abbey.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Not a very plain picture but it represents the High Altar in Westminster Abbey.”
Postcard showing the shrine of Saint Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey. Charles C. Myers notes it is located behind the High Altar in the Abbey.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Directly behind the High Altar is the shrine of St. Edward the Confessor.”