White, Andrew Dickson, 1832-1918 | - Theodore Roosevelt Center

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Governor Roosevelt apologizes for forgetting to send Frederick William Holls the money that Holls lent him over a month ago. Roosevelt enjoyed seeing Holls and Andrew Dickson White yesterday. He is not sure what course of action to take since Senator Thomas Collier Platt will not entertain the name of Judge Charles Andrews, noting that his position as a vice-presidential candidate may restrict his actions.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-08-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Governor Roosevelt has been advised by his doctor to rest his throat. Roosevelt would like Frederick William Holls to bring Andrew Dickson White over for lunch. Roosevelt states that he “can not get any real rest,” noting that many people come to visit him.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-07-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Governor Roosevelt regrets the attitude of Carl Schurz and was surprised that the proposition of Andrew Dickson White as the vice presidential candidate was not better received. He discusses “the Turkish business” and explains the reasons for the exemptions he made for certain tax collectors and appraisers, noting that if Holls would like to write another letter to The Times, he should read the letter from George McAneny, Secretary of the Civil Service Reform Association. Roosevelt expresses his concern for the health of Caroline M. Holls and notes that both he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed the evening on the Hills.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-05-25

Letter from Alvey A. Adee to Theodore Roosevelt

Acting Secretary of State Adee forwards a letter of resignation from U.S. Ambassador to Germany Andrew Dickson White.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-02

Letter from James F. Dickie to John Hay

Pastor James F. Dickie of the American Church in Berlin writes to Secretary of State Hay in request of a congratulatory message from President Roosevelt regarding the dedication of its first church building.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-02

Telegram from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Important dispatches have been received regarding the situation in Venezuela. European powers would accept arbitration at the Hague but Venezuela wants President Roosevelt to arbitrate. Roosevelt’s vacation does not need to be cut short. There are two copies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-21

Letter from Frederick William Holls to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick William Holls has heard rumors that Ambassador White is resigning and Holls would like to consult with President Roosevelt regarding White’s successor. Holls is a rumored successor but he cannot accept such a position due to financial constraints. He further declares that he is not representing claimants of the International Banking Company against the federal government.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-19

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of State Hay recommends George Barclay Rives for the third secretary position in Berlin. In a handwritten note, President Roosevelt agrees to appoint Rives.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-17

Letter from Charles S. Hamlin to Theodore Roosevelt

John Knowles Paine has composed an opera entitled Azara which he hopes will be produced at the Government Opera House in Berlin. Charles S. Hamlin has communicated with Ambassador White and Secretary of State Hay regarding the production. Hamlin asks if President Roosevelt could unofficially discuss the matter with Prince Heinrich during his visit to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-17

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Freiherr Sternburg is in India and reflects on the great power politics of India and the Middle East. The Russians want a port on the Persian Gulf and are advancing through Persia. The British oppose them in order to maintain a connection between India and Asia Minor. Germany is building a railroad across the Ottoman Empire which is complicating the issue, but Sternburg believes the railroad will help Great Britain. He has not been impressed with the British military in India.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-26

Letter from Marie Mensing to Theodore Roosevelt

Marie Mensing reminisces about having known President Roosevelt and his family when he was a boy. She hopes Roosevelt will take action not only to punish President William McKinley’s assassin but also stop “the wholesale murders of rulers which has become so common of late years.” To Mensing, electrocution does not sufficiently punish the murder of a nation’s ruler, as that is the penalty for “ordinary murder.” She also expresses concern for the recent displacement of the American ambassador to Germany when the house he was living in was sold by the former owner. She urges Roosevelt to ensure that America owns property in the cities where the nation will be represented so the ambassadors are ensured of secure housing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-24