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President Roosevelt informs Baron von Sternburg that, due to the unfinished state of the War College building, he agrees with Emperor William that the erection and dedication of the statue of Frederick the Great should be postponed until spring 1904.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-04
President Roosevelt writes to Theodor von Holleben that he would be pleased to have Alice Roosevelt Longworth christen Emperor William II’s yacht.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-02
Theodore Roosevelt believes most of the statements about the “Astral Edition” of his writings are true. He is uneasy that Raymond E. Winfield paid a large sum for the books.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-21
Theodore Roosevelt plans multiple dinner appointments with James Ford Rhodes. He invites Rhodes to Sagamore Hill to show him some things connected to Emperor of Germany William II.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-04
Theodore Roosevelt writes to C. G. Schillings to agree with what he has said about the fauna of East Africa, but also tells him that it is unwise for Roosevelt to send the pamplets to the German Emperor since he would be a non-German interfering in German affairs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-05
Theodore Roosevelt looks forward to receiving William W. Wotherspoon’s paper on airplanes, and hopes that they can meet again in person soon. Roosevelt also hopes that Wotherspoon recieved his other letter and was able to give Emperor Wilhelm II his message.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt asks General Wotherspoon to convey his personal regards to German Emperor William II and to tell him the incident of the philanthropists at the Mowhawk conference. Roosevelt requests information about German and Japanese aviation.
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1911-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Price Collier and assures him that it is fine they disagree, but notes that he will continue to argue “for what is fundamentally right.” As an example, he cites Coller’s recent book, with which he disagrees with certain implications but ultimately believes it is valuable for explaining the good things about British colonization and for instructing Americans about world affairs. Roosevelt also mentions that he “takes a certain grim delight” in the discovery that his opinions, while vilified by the “peace-at-any-price people,” may have had an ultimately positive impact on the proposed arbitration treaty.
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1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Theodor Korner for the two books he sent and his kind letter. Roosevelt appreciated Korner’s service as his “military guide” while in Europe, and he was particularly pleased to meet Emperor William II. Roosevelt encloses an article he wrote on arbitration, which he believes to be unwise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear from Pierre de Coubertin. He succeeded in getting Evert Wendell on the Olympic Committee. Roosevelt believes the games should be held in Berlin, Germany, if Emperor William II dictates it. Unfortunately, Roosevelt cannot comply with Coubertin’s request as he has too many other things to write.
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1911-01-31
Theodore Roosevelt asks German Ambassador Bernstorff to thank Emperor William II for the copy of the History of the University of Berlin. He thanks Bernstorff for the letter from Prince Henry.
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1911-01-13
Theodore Roosevelt can see John William Burgess for a few minutes on Thursday morning.
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1910-10-04
Theodore Roosevelt was glad to hear from Charles Page Bryan and is pleased Emperor William II spoke well of him.
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1910-11-07
President Roosevelt is determined to shoot a white rhinoceros on his African safari, and would like Ambassador Reid to speak with Lord Crewe about his obtaining permission to hunt in the same places in Uganda as Winston Churchill did. He would like Reid to inquire if the British Museum would like a white rhinoceros specimen if he is lucky enough to shoot three; the first two are promised to the Smithsonian Institution. He discusses a number of international events including the situation in India, and the ongoing controversy between the United States and England that arose during the summer Olympics.
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1908-11-27
Theodore Roosevelt asks Henry Cabot Lodge if he previously wrote to Lodge in detail about his handling of the Algeciras Conference and the Alaskan Boundary dispute. If this is the case, Roosevelt requests to see the letters.
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1916-01-15
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased that Frederick Courteney Selous has gone to British East Africa. Roosevelt has come to agree with Selous that the brutal German conduct was a result of a doctrine preached by German leadership. He has publicly spoken strongly about the failure of the United States and other neutrals to do their duty after the violation of the Hague conventions. Roosevelt has been surprised at the strength the Germans have shown in their colonies. He will not write to Selous about ordinary things while Selous is part of the “terrible struggle.” Roosevelt regrets the United States is not fighting.
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1915-04-02
Theodore Roosevelt compliments G. Edward Buxton on his piece in The Providence Journal. Roosevelt also notifies Buxton that the forthcoming Metropolitan will open with what Buxton told him, and that he hopes Buxton will join the American Legion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-18
Theodore Roosevelt would not permit anyone to mention the pictures of the Kaiser and himself with the Kaiser’s handwriting on the photos. Andrew Carnegie’s actions were definitely “pro-German and anti-English.” Roosevelt believes Carnegie has done more harm than good in regards to the peace process. He agrees with the Kaiser’s remarks about Carnegie. He mentions his book, “America and the World War.”
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1915-02-17
President Roosevelt sends an autographed picture to Fülöp László as a “trifling courtesy” in return for all László has done. Roosevelt is delighted László has painted the Emperor and Empress of Germany.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-30
President Roosevelt is frustrated by Congress thwarting his attempts at military reform, and agrees with Captain Moore that the United States “has everything to learn from the Germans” in regard to military administration. As such, Roosevelt is “dumfounded” by the negative press coverage of German Emperor William II. On a more personal note, Roosevelt is delighted to be the godfather of Moore’s son, Dan T. Moore Jr.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-09