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The German Emperor’s message and the President’s reply are not to be made available to the press until the President so directs. In a second hand, a note asks, “In view of the publication of the correspondence…Shall Secy. of State send over a special message?”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-15
There is some confusion over the offer of a statue of Frederick the Great from Kaiser Wilhelm II and President Roosevelt’s response to the offer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-16
There is a dispute between two champagne manufacturing companies, Sohnlein and Moët & Chandon, pertaining to whose product was used to christen Kaiser Wilhelm II’s yacht, the Meteor. Moët & Chandon was used. However, Sohnlein at first claimed their product was used and when this was proven false, claimed that they had an agreement that Sohnlein was supposed to be used but was not. George A. Kessler, Moët’s American representative, filed suit against Sohnlein for their actions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-05
By the order of Emperor William II, a German steam yacht of the North Sea station has been named Alice Roosevelt in honor of its sponsor. Includes English translation with German original.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-20
Photographs of the Roosevelts were promised to Prince Heinrich of Prussia but have not been received. Captain Cowles requests that the photos be sent to the Waldorf Hotel. According to a handwritten note on the verso some photos have been sent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-08
C. I. Barnard encloses clippings from the French press, which has displayed an increasing interest in the United States and President Roosevelt. Much of this attention is likely arising from Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s visit and the potential for improved American-German relations.
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1902-03-09
Prince Heinrich thanks President Roosevelt for “all the kindness, consideration and good feeling” he experienced during his visit to the United States and expresses hope that his visit may foster feelings of friendship between Germany and the United States.
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1902-03-11
Whitelaw Reid regrets that Alice Roosevelt could not visit them in London as planned. He believes that Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s recent visit to the United States will be “internationally useful.” Reid hopes that his requested comments to the toast for the health of President Roosevelt and Emperor William II at the New York banquet were agreeable.
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1902-03-12
Ida M. Herckenrath, President Roosevelt’s cousin, rejoices over Ted Roosevelt’s recovery from pneumonia and congratulates Roosevelt on Alice Roosevelt’s participation in the recent christening of Emperor William II’s yacht, the Meteor. She describes the name of Roosevelt as “honored and honorable” with hopes that it will remain so for succeeding generations.
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1902-02-28
Frank Hall Scott of the Century Company, notifies President Roosevelt about a request from Clara Ruge to translate Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail into German for serialized publication in the German paper Norddeutsche Allegemeine Zeitung. The Century Company has no objections if Roosevelt approves and copyright will be maintained under the Berne Convention.
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1902-02-28
Mayor Low accepts the invitation to attend the yacht launching, probably the christening of Emperor William II’s yacht. He was happy to hear about Ted Roosevelt’s recovery. There have been a few etiquette issues with the visiting German delegation but Low has accepted responsibility for the mishaps. Douglas Robinson and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson have been invited to Low’s dinner with Prince Heinrich of Prussia.
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1902-02-15
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.
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1902-02-17
Ambassador White was able to speak with Chancellor von Bülow regarding the transfer of the gentleman named in President Roosevelt’s letter to a suitable position in the United States. Chancellor von Bülow and Emperor William II have a high opinion of the gentleman and White is under the impression that a transfer will eventually be carried out.
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1902-02-01
Douglas Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, and Theodore Douglas Robinson will be on the government tug to view the launching of Emperor William II’s yacht. Theodore Robinson will also be writing in hopes of attending the coronation of King Edward VII. Robinson is unsure of the political aspects of Alice Roosevelt officially attending the coronation and believes this will be unpopular in the South and West. He suggests George R. Read for government real estate purchases in New York City and has invested some of President Roosevelt’s money in securities.
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1902-02-05
Archibald Gracie asks George B. Cortelyou to thank President Roosevelt for the invitation to attend the christening of Emperor William II’s yacht. Gracie will be pleased to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-26
Bishop Doane would like to secure an invitation to the launching of German Emperor William II’s yacht and asks what steps he should take. Doane will be making the annual address before the University of Pennsylvania and hopes to bring Mrs. Doane and his granddaughter, Margaret, to pay their respects to President Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt, and Alice.
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1902-01-27
On behalf of the Woche, a German weekly, Hugo Münsterberg asks President Roosevelt to provide a brief comment concerning Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s upcoming visit to the United States. Münsterberg offers to act as an intermediary if Roosevelt feels that directly contributing to a German weekly is below presidential dignity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-28
Sohnlein & Co. claim that their wine, Sohnlein Rheingold, has been chosen by President Roosevelt for the christening of German Emperor William II’s yacht on February 25, 1902. They request that Charles McK. Leosers’ Sons include the enclosed write-up in their next publication.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-28
Archibald Gracie offers his hospitality to Mrs. Roosevelt and Alice during the “christening of Emperor William’s yacht at Shooters Island.”
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1902-01-16
Frederick G. Fincke has received the invitation to the White House but is saddened to inform President Roosevelt of Mrs. Fincke’s sudden death. Fincke is delighted that Alice Roosevelt will be christening Emperor William’s yacht. He asks Roosevelt to provide a letter to be read at an upcoming dinner of the Harvard Club of Eastern and Central New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-18