Letter from W. de Bylande to Theodore Roosevelt
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-07-20
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Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-07-20
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Arnold White writes about the international situation in Europe, addressing first Russia’s desire for a warm water port, and then his impression of Germany’s goals with regards to Europe. Germany, White says, is the only nation with something to gain from a European war, and that the push for war is coming from the Jewish influence in Germany. With President Roosevelt’s election and friendship towards Germany, the United States has been removed as a potential deterrent toward German aggression. White ends with a prediction that if war happens, it will come through German aggression towards the Netherlands moving towards a collision with Great Britain, and he admonishes his reader that Germany must be watched.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-04
Consul Keene agrees with his friend’s comment that Theodore Roosevelt is a seer, as evidenced by his article, “Race Decadence,” which is “fundamentally and everlastingly right.” He shares an amusing anecdote about a Dutch consul’s response to a comment by his wife, Emerin Keene, on how disappointing Queen Wilhelmina’s lack of children must be. Using literary quotations and personal narratives, Keene discusses the sorrow of child mortality and marital infertility.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-15
Joe F. Decker studies Theodore Roosevelt’s use of language and focuses on some of his most colorful expressions and opinions, which was most often found in his correspondence. Decker says that Roosevelt tended to be more cautious with his language when speaking in public. He dwells on the object of much of Roosevelt’s invective, President Woodrow Wilson, but he cites numerous letters to various figures such as Amos Pinchot and Henry Cabot Lodge to give examples of Roosevelt’s use of language. Decker notes that Roosevelt was also willing to use animated language to poke fun at himself.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1986
Theodore Roosevelt gives a description of his travels after completing the safari portion of the 1909-1910 expedition. Roosevelt traveled from Khartoum to London and visited many European countries along the way. He provides descriptions and opinions on the countries he visited and the people he met, particularly the members of European royalty.
1911-10-01
W. A. F. Gevers has passed on to his government President Roosevelt’s agreement to select the umpire provided for in the protocol between the Netherlands and Venezuela. Gevers also transmits Queen Wilhelmina’s gratitude for Roosevelt’s help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-03
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis encloses a note from W. A. F. Gevers, Minister of the Netherlands, regarding Queen Wilhelmina’s gratitude towards President Roosevelt for agreeing to select an umpire in the settlement between Venezuela and the Netherlands.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-06
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands has requested that President Roosevelt appear as an arbiter for the settlement of claims between the Netherlands and Venezuela. Secretary of State Hay sees no reason why Roosevelt should not accept.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-28
Henry White has received assurances that Great Britain will support the Dutch with armed force if Queen Wilhelmina dies and her proposed successor, a German prince, attempts to unite the Netherlands and Germany. The Strachey family has been invited to the White House and White summarizes his understanding of their travel plans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-29