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President Roosevelt thanks Vice Admiral von Tirpitz for his kind words and the sketchbook of German Emperor Williams II’s warships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-15
President Roosevelt thanks Emperor William II for the compliment paid to his daughter Alice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-21
President Roosevelt thanks Henry François Farny for the letter and photograph. Roosevelt is jealous that the Kaiser has the original. The next time Farny is in Washington, D.C., President Roosevelt would like him to stop by the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-22
President Roosevelt invites Bishop Doane to the launching.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-30
President Roosevelt would like Ambassador White to discuss, with either Kaiser William II or Chancellor Bülow, the possibility of Hermann Speck von Sternburg being given a position in the United States. Sternburg is a friend of President Roosevelt and has a long history in the German diplomatic service.
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1902-01-16
President Roosevelt would like Ambassador White to speak to Emperor William II about sending Hermann Speck von Sternburg back to the United States. Roosevelt feels that Sternburg has provided very useful information in the past and “thoroughly knows” the American people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-17
President Roosevelt has written to Ambassador White about having Hermann Speck von Sternburg returned to his position in the United States. Roosevelt does not know if it will happen, but he hopes White will personally show the letter to Emperor William II.
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1901-12-24
Abbot Mohr discusses his upcoming trip to the Tomb of St. Benedict and his plans to visit the German Emperor William II before returning to the United States. He asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a line to the Emperor in the hopes that it will help Mohr get a meeting with him. In a postscript, Mohr writes that he will be on the SS Prinzess Irene from Naples, Italy, on April 12.
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1913-03
On behalf of Emperor William II of Germany, Ambassador von Holleben asks President Roosevelt to give his permission for his daughter, Alice Roosevelt, to help christen the Emperor’s newly-built yacht. The yacht is nearly completed, and will be ready to be launched at the end of February, 1902.
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1902-01-02
Wallace Downey, president of the Townsend & Downey Shipbuilding & Repair Co., has been informed that President Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice Roosevelt, will act as sponsor at the launching of a yacht being constructed for Emperor William II of Germany. Downey informs Roosevelt that the yacht will be ready to launch in the middle of February, and asks permission to call on Roosevelt the following week to set a date for the launching ceremonies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-07
The apothecary Hans Bergmann has a collection of pressed flowers which includes a cornflower, which is German Emperor William II’s favorite flower. Bergmann asks if President Roosevelt will allow Alice Roosevelt to present it to Prince Heinrich of Prussia. Original item in German, with a typed, translated summary.
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1902-01-14
Edward G. Halle reminds Theodore Roosevelt of his visit to Chicago on February 22nd, where they spoke about how German-Americans of Chicago would appreciate having Roosevelt address them. Halle refers to German-Americans as those extracted from Germany and who have been Roosevelt’s loyal friends. Halle invites Roosevelt to address them on the 27th of January of the following year on the Germania Maennerchor on the celebration of the Emperor’s birthday as this would leave a lasting impact on 15 million people in the United States. The Emperor of Germany is Roosevelt’s friend and speaking on his birthday would cement a lasting friendship among the peoples of both countries. The Germans of Chicago are building a hospital, if Roosevelt consents to an address the laying of the cornerstone will be deferred until that date to give an opportunity to the masses to see him. Halle would appreciate it if Roosevelt would consider the pleasure of addressing the 600,000 Americans of German extraction living in Chicago as it would be a historical moment in their lives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-19
Richard Miller informs Theodore Roosevelt about meeting a German comrade with ten sons who served in the army, sends him a postcard, and recalls meeting him at the White House in 1906 when presenting a gift to Emperor Wilhelm.
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1911-09-09
Bishop Herbert Bury is grateful Theodore Roosevelt accepts the dedication of his book. He drafts a proposal of Roosevelt’s acceptance and hopes he agrees with it. Bury shares his experience visiting William II, Emperor of Germany.
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1911-08-27
General Wotherspoon thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the note. He wrote Roosevelt concerning his wish to send a personal message to Emperor of Germany William II and on the subject of air machines. Wotherspoon will convey Roosevelt’s message to the Emperor with pleasure.
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1911-08-22
General Wotherspoon wishes he had received General Barry’s letters before departing as he had time to visit Theodore Roosevelt and get his message to Emperor William II. He will inform William II of Roosevelt’s request and will send Roosevelt a paper on airplanes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-17
General Wotherspoon received Theodore Roosevelt’s letters from General Thomas Henry Barry regarding personal messages to German Emperor William II about airplanes. He would have visited Roosevelt before sailing to discuss the matter but will explain Roosevelt’s intentions to the Emperor. Wotherspoon is particularly interested in the military use of airplanes and will have his paper on the subject sent to Roosevelt. He will share his observations of the airplane maneuvers upon his return in October.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-17
Maria Lydia Winkler of the German American Friendship Club reminds Theodore Roosevelt of their previous associations. The organization has grown and needs more “friends and protectors.” She asks Roosevelt for a donation and to be on the patrons’ list.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-11
Willy Eichbaum sincerely thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the autographed photograph and assures him that many young men abroad admire him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-12
John Christman shares the prophecy of the International Battle of Flowers with Theodore Roosevelt, which was revealed to him by spirit voices.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-10