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Charles S. Hamlin argues that the gifts Alice Roosevelt received on her recent trip to the East were given to her as the daughter of the President of the United States, and that she could not have declined them without causing misunderstanding and bad feelings. Thus, Hamlin believes, Congress should use a special act to allow the gifts to be brought into the country without a duty being paid on them.

Admiral Sperry will treasure the commendation in the letter President Roosevelt wrote him on December 5. He asks Roosevelt to write a testimonial about his service to the Navy Department if and when he successfully sails the Great White Fleet back to the United States. This would be a valued capstone to his permanent record. The British authorities at Gibraltar have been very accommodating, and the Fleet itself is operating smoothly.

Charles S. Mellen will wire the seat and room numbers tomorrow.

Charles S. Francis received President Roosevelt's letter. He fortunately was able to give a letter of introduction to Navy Commander Albert Gleaves to meet Count Alexander von Hoyos. Francis will return to the United States soon, and hopes to see Roosevelt in New York.

Ambassador Charles S. Francis notes that Professor John Williams Burgess attended Ambassador Charlemagne Tower's recent dinner at the Embassy in Berlin and will be traveling to Vienna. Due to Burgess's criticism of President Roosevelt, Francis does not want to entertain him, and asks William Loeb's opinion on the matter. Francis hopes that Roosevelt approved of unofficial efforts to pressure the Austrian Phoenix Insurance Company to reach an agreement with a committee representing the San Francisco earthquake claimants.

Ambassador Francis tells President Roosevelt he fielded a request from the Neue Freie Presse , for an interview regarding the controversy between the United States and Japan on the tensions in California. Francis encloses what he gave the reporter. He also notes that about 400 guests came to a reception at the American Embassy on Thanksgiving Day, and he sends holiday greetings to the Roosevelts.

Ambassador to Austria Francis encloses a program of the Wiener Männergesang-Verein singing group, which will perform at the White House. He encourages William Loeb to be sure his wife gets to hear them.

Ambassador Francis tells Secretary of State Root about an interview with Baron Hengelmüller recently published in Vienna in which Hengelmüller praises President Roosevelt as an advocate for universal peace. Francis also reports that another Vienna newspaper announced Hengelmüller's trip to Budapest to discuss how to restrict emigration from Hungary to America, which is greater than emigration from Austria because of the manufacturing opportunities there and the lack of such industry in Hungary. Minister of Commerce Kossuth is promoting industrial conditions in Hungary.

Ambassador Francis informs William Loeb about the Wiener Männergesang-Verein and its plan to visit the United States next year. He asks if President Roosevelt would allow the choir to visit him at the White House and give a private concert.

Ambassador Francis informs President Roosevelt that Emperor Franz Joseph hopes that Roosevelt is re-elected.

Ambassador Francis tells William Loeb about the Wiener Männergesang-Verein, the singing society from Vienna. Francis explains that the group pays for all of their travel out-of-pocket and donates all earnings to charities. Francis saw their performance last evening with Count Agenor Goluchowski and Count Botho Graf von Wedel, which was wonderful. He hopes to soon hear from Loeb that President Roosevelt and First Lady Edith Roosevelt will receive the society at the White House before they appear before American audiences.

Ambassador Francis writes to President Roosevelt to explain that normally he does not conduct newspaper interviews but in this circumstance he felt offering a statement in writing was acceptable. He also hopes Roosevelt will approve of his statement, given to a Viennese newspaper and La Rousse of St. Petersburg, Russia. In the copy of his statement, Francis describes Japan and the United States as good friends, and describes Russia as "their old ally and firm friend."

Ambassador Francis has read Mr. Conant's letter to President Roosevelt and asks William Loeb to send to the Department of State for a number of his dispatches to be given to Roosevelt to read. The remainder of the letter examines the Austrian Phoenix Company's San Francisco losses and the issues claimants are having dealing with the defaulting company. Francis explains he put pressure on the Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs "to the end that the Austrian Government should, unofficially, force" the company to pay its policy holders in California.

Ambassador Francis asks that William Loeb pass on an enclosed letter to President Roosevelt, and comments on the election results from New York. He thinks that if it were not for Roosevelt's influence, and the good speech that Secretary of State Root gave a few days before the election, the Republicans would have lost the state.

Ambassador Francis reports to President Roosevelt on a recent visit he made to Budapest, and notes that he made a similar report, through William Loeb, following an earlier visit. He plans to go again in April or May, unless something should require his attention there earlier. He will also visit northern Hungary and perhaps Galicia in May or June.

Ambassador Francis asks Count Goluchowski to intervene in the case of American citizen Jospeh Zameska, who is illegally detained in Hungary. Francis also asks Goluchowski to return Zameska's documents.

Ambassador Francis informs President Roosevelt of his work at the Austrian and Hungarian embassies. He discusses his plans to visit Budapest and affirms that he is accredited to the King of Hungary as well as the Emperor of Austria. Francis states that he will look after American interests in the region while always keeping the principles of the American government in mind. He also writes that many cases of United States citizens facing problems trying to return home from Austria and Hungary have been reported, but the Imperial Government is very slow in responding to communications about these cases. Francis promises to look into the matter.

Ambassador Francis writes to William Loeb enclosing a letter for President Roosevelt. Francis is very pleased with Roosevelt's recent success with his federal remedial legislation. In the rest of this friendly letter, Francis discusses Loeb's family, the weather, and two of their friends.

Ambassador Francis asks William Loeb to give the enclosed letter to President Roosevelt after reading it. He closes by wishing Loeb and his family an enjoyable summer vacation.

Charles S. Francis will comply with President Roosevelt's request for him to speak highly of Arthur von Briesen and his competency to be the official counselor of the Hungarian Exposition of Agriculture in the United States. Francis has directed Secretary George Barclay Rives to follow suit if inquiries should be made of him. Francis requests that Loeb inform Roosevelt of the kind words spoken of him by Count Apponyi in his reply to Francis's letter. Apponyi suggests autumn as the best time for Francis to visit Budapest, as Parliament will be in session and Francis will have opportunities to meet members of the Royal Hungarian Government. Francis thinks Roosevelt has made a marvelous record of shaping federal legislation in the last sixty days of Congress.

Charles S. Francis encloses an editorial from the Troy Times in support of victory by Theodore Roosevelt in the federal meat inspection controversy. Francis also congratulates Roosevelt in victories regarding railroad rate and canal legislation and strongly encourages Roosevelt to take an extended vacation.

Charles S. Hamlin encloses a letter that he published in the Boston Herald . When Congress convenes, Hamlin intends to ask a congressman to introduce a bill for this purpose.

Charles S. Francis writes to William Loeb to discuss a previous letter concerning two United States senators from New York.

Charles S. Francis thanks President Roosevelt for taking up his case and agreeing to appoint him as Ambassador. He would like to follow in his father's footsteps as Ambassador to Austria, and also explains why a later appointment to Italy would be preferable over an appointment to Russia.

Charles S. Francis writes to President Roosevelt to congratulate him on the peaceful settlement of the Russo-Japanese War.

Colonel Bromwell offers to represent the military at the Peace Commission.

Charles S. Francis asks to be appointed to Austria-Hungary. Francis wishes to emulate his father John M. Francis's diplomatic career.

Charles S. Francis writes that he would accept a diplomatic appointment in St. Petersburg or Rome, since his preferred posting to Vienna is unavailable. He thanks President Roosevelt for considering his application.

Charles S. Mellen looks forward to dining with President Roosevelt. Mellen is interested in securing the reappointment of a marshal in Providence and he wants to speak with Roosevelt about it.

Charles S. Mellen is pleased to accept President Roosevelt's invitation to visit.

Charles S. Mellen returns Senator Lodge's letter. He will meet with the parties mentioned and arrange matters in accordance with Lodge's wishes when he visits Boston.

Charles S. Francis asks that an enclosed clipping from the Troy Times be given to Theodore Roosevelt.

Charles S. Mellen, a railroad executive, has requested that Timothy Brynes travel to Washington, D.C., to speak with President Roosevelt concerning important matters. Mellen fears that due to the railroad strikes, it would be be unwise to travel himself as his purpose could be misconstrued and cause the president some embarrassment in the press. Mellen also expresses that he is anxious to learn the president's wishes regarding the chairman of the Republican National Committee and the vice president.

Railroad President Charles S. Mellen writes to President Theodore Roosevelt regarding an editorial about Mellen being chosen as a Chicago Convention delegate. Mellen suggests that he will effectively fulfill the duties of a delegate. In addition, Mellen mentions his plans to go to Washington, D.C., where he anticipates meeting with Roosevelt.

Charles S. Francis suggests postponing a meeting with John A. Sleicher and Mr. Bunnell concerning publication and distribution of political bulletins until Francis returns from Europe.

Charles S. Francis accepts President Roosevelt's invitation to lunch and considers looking after the New York state papers. He indicates he will likely have some interesting, confidential information for the president by the time of their luncheon.

Some of Charles S. Mellen's associates are concerned over reports that the Supreme Court's decision in the Northern Securities case will be "very drastic." A major concern is the potential for blackmail and Mellen hopes that the decision can be worded to exclude blackmailers.

Charles S. Francis encloses an editorial from the Troy Times that he feels "expresses the spirit" of conversations he recently had with President Roosevelt.

Charles S. Gleed encloses information concerning a "recent 'house-cleaning'" in Kansas.

Charles S. Francis is available to meet with Theodore Roosevelt on Friday to discuss important news.

Charles S. Gleed sends some articles to President Roosevelt.

Charles S. Gleed responds to President Roosevelt's request to meet. Gleed will notify Roosevelt of his arrival date in Washington, D.C., en route to New York from Colorado.

Business card of Charles S. Gleed of Topeka, Kansas.

Charles S. Mellen, president of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, pledges his support to President Roosevelt for next year's election.

Charles S. Gleed explains to President Roosevelt that due to an unavoidable delay, he must reschedule their meeting.

Charles S. Wood is concerned about the neglected condition of the cemetery at the old "Midway" church in Liberty County, Georgia, where two of President Roosevelt's grandfathers are buried. A Midway Society has been organized to preserve the history of the area and Wood hopes that Roosevelt can pay the matter some attention.

Charles S. Francis forwards to Secretary of War Taft a set of resolutions unanimously adopted by an unnamed group. (The item is incorrectly dated February 5, 1903, as Taft did not assume that office until 1904.)

Charles S. Gleed recommends Charles J. Devlin for appointment to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.

Charles S. Mellen will be in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and can meet with President Roosevelt any time before 3 p.m.

Charles S. Mellen will be in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and can meet with President Roosevelt any time before 3 p.m. His arrival was delayed so he did not respond to Roosevelt's letter until his arrival and receipt.