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TWEEDSMUIR, LORD [JOHN BUCHANI
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Dear Mr. President
It was exceedingly kind of you to be willing to see me
and my wife and I had greatly looked forward to having tea
with you on the 5th. But when you found yourself compelled
to move the date on to yesterday, alas! we found it impossible,
for I had many engagements in New York and we sail for England
today. I hope that on my next visit I may have better luck.
Meantime may I respectfully offer my most sincere good
wishes to one whom I profoundly admire, and whose success
seems to me as vital an interest of England as of America.
Believe me,
Yours sincerely,
(S) JOHN BUCHAN
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February 15, 1936
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My dear Governor General:-
I am glad to have your good
letter and if one may even think of planning so
far ahead, I shall hope to be able to visit you on
Monday, June eighth. During the previous week I
must attend State Centennials in Arkansas and
Texas and the dedication of a monument in Indiana.
Therefore, it would be impossible for me to get
Ottawa until the morning of the eighth. That is
the day the Republican National Convention gathers
in Cleveland, and I know you will understand that
this makes it somewhat advisable for me to get
back home by the ninth!
I hope, however, that later
on, after our preliminary political fireworks
have subsided, you and Lady Tweedsmuir will come
down and visit us at Hyde Park. Or, perhaps, you could
continue with us on the train to Hyde Park.
Do you remember a good many
years ago delivering the Memorial lecture at the
Milton School outside of Boston? I followed you
the next year and spent infinite time and labor
in seeking even to appromimate the excellence of
your Address.
It is good for us both to
know that the relations between Canada and the
United States have never been as close as today.
Both Mackenzie King and I took distinct political
chances in signing the Trade Agreement -- but
apparently we have been successful.
With kindest regards,
Raithfully yours,
His Excellency
The Right Honorable Baron Tweedsmuir
of Elsfield, G.O.M.O., C.H.,
Governor General of Canada,
Ottawa,
Canada.
PPF
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
THE WHITE HOUSE
3396
OTTAWA.
RECEIVEL.,1936
10th February, 1936.
The President of the United States of America,
The White House,
Washington, B.C.,
U.S.A.
Mydra Her President
Norman Armour, your Minister here, has shown me a letter
from Mr. Phillips, from which I gather that there is a chance of
your being able to pay us a visit here early in June. I need not say
how warmly we should welcome it. We shall be still in mourning
then, and SO can avoid any elaborate ceremonial. But you must stay
more than a day. Cannot you give me a day or two, when I could offer
you some really good trout fishing in neighbouring lakes? It would
give me great pleasure afterwards to go down with you to the Interna-
tional section of the St. Lawrence. I need not tell you how much I
should welcome a chance of a talk with you.
I know how desperately busy you must be until your election
is over, and I realise what little time you have to spare in June;
but I feel that, if it were possible, a visit from you would be most
valuable, for Canada and the United States of America have never been
so close together as they are at this moment.
With kindest regards and good wishes.
you yamp
Private.
OTTAWA
IRANADA DAY
10 PM
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ON
ABOISTANT SECRETARY SECRET TARY 3CENTS3 THE BOVERNOR BENERAL
The President of the United States of America,
The White House,
Washington, B.C.,
U.S.A.
T.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
OTTAWA.
30th March, 1936.
The President of the United States,
The White House,
Washington, U.S.A.
mydeav President
I have delayed answering your kind letter of 15th Febru-
ary until I ascertained from home if I was permitted to cross the
border on a private visit without any official fuss.
I have now heard that that is quite all right, and my wife
and I will be delighted to go back with you to Hyde Park on a short
visit. I hope nothing will come in the way of your visit to us on
Monday 8th June. I realise what a desperately busy life you are
having, and will be having for many months, and I therefore value
the more your kind thought. Nearer the time, perhaps, you will let
us have details of your plans, so that we may make adequate prepar-
ations.
I am greatly honoured by what you say about my little
Memorial lecture at Milton. I remember reading with delight your
own address the following year.
May I send you my warmest personal good wishes for your
great work?
Zonu vy
P.P.F.
3396
April 18, 1936.
m so glad that you and Lady
back with us to Hyde Park.
e the peace of our old place
7 one small cloud remains on
ink it will disappear. Congress
progress and there is just a
/ will not adjourn before June
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ial, coming back by Indiana
let you know within a week
look.
Very sincerely yours,
His Excellency
The Rt. Hon. Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, G.C.M. #
Governor General of Canada,
Ottawa,
Canada.
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P.P.E.
3396
April 18, 1936.
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m so glad that you and Lady
back with us to Hyde Park.
e the peace of our old place
7 one small cloud remains on
ink it will disappear. Congress
progress and there is just a
/ will not adjourn before June
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ich I am supposed to leave
nial, coming back by Indiana
let you know within a week
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Very sincerely yours,
His Excellency
The Rt. Hon. Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, G.C.M. #
Governor General of Canada,
Ottawa,
Canada.
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P.P.F.F.
3396
April 18, 1936.
My dear Tweedsmuir:-
I am so glad that you and Lady
Tweedsmuir will come back with us to Hyde Park.
I think you will like the peace of our old place
on the Hudson River.
Only one small cloud remains on
the horizon and I think it will disappear. Congress
is making very slow progress and there is just a
possibility that they will not adjourn before June
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first, the date on which I am supposed to leave
for the Texas Centennial, coming back by Indiana
and Ottawa. I shall let you know within a week
or two as to the outlook.
Very sincerely yours,
His Excellency
The Rt. Hon. Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, G.C.M. #
Governor General of Canada,
Ottawa,
Canada.
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P.P.F.
3396
Hyde Park, N. Y.,
May 23, 1936.
capyte to State 6-6-36
My dear Tweedsmuir:-
The probable continuance of the
Congressional Session until well into June makes
the trip, on which I had counted, an impossibility
at this particular time.
I am thinking of this only as a
postponement, and I am looking forward to visiting
you later on in the summer. Perhaps you would be
good enough to tell me quite frankly what your
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plans are. As far as I can tell, I shall be com-
paratively free from the and of July until the
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first of September -- and the distance between
Hyde Park and Ottawa 1s, happily, short.
My sincere regards,
Faithfully yours,
His
Excellency The Rt. Hon. Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, G.C.M., #
Governor General of Canada,
Ottawa,
Canada.
June 6, 1936.
MEMORANDUM FOR
HONORABLE WILLIAM PHILLIPS
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The President asked me to send you
the enclosed copies of correspondence
for your information.
M. A. LeHAND
Private Secretary
STATE - CC. let. to Baron Tweedsmuir from the Pres. 5/23/36;
copy let. from Tweedsmuir to the Pres. 5/31/36 (original regained);
copy let. to Tweedsmuir from the Pres. 6/5/35.
June 6, 1936.
PPF
MEMORANDUM FOR
3396
HONORABLE WILLIAM PHILLIPS
The President asked me to send you
the enclosed copies of correspondence
for your information.
M. A. LeHAND
Private Secretary
STATE - CC. let. to Baron Tweedsmuir from the Pres. 5/23/36;
copy let. from Tweedsmuir to the Pres. 5/31/36 (original regained);
copy let. to Tweedsmuir from the Pres. 6/5/35.
PPF
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
Gpr to her Phillips
3396
OTTAWA
9th June, 1936.
JUN RECEIVED THE 12 WHITE 1936 HOURS
The President of the United States of America,
The White House,
Washington,
U.S.A.
Heydear President
Thank you very much for your letter of the 5th June. I am
delighted to know that the idea of coming to Quebec at the end of
July appeals to you. Any date from the 29th July on to the 4th Aug-
ust would suit me to meet at Quebec. I hope to be back from my tour
in the Maritimes on the morning of the 28th July.
It will be very easy for you to come up from New Brunswick
to Quebec. I shall get the Prime Minister and some of the other
Ministers to come there, and I would suggest a state luncheon, at
which you will have the chance of saying something to the Canadian
people. I need not tell you how greatly I look forward to a talk
with you.
All power to you in your "exposition tour"!
Lounseing
P.P.F.
3396
June 5, 1936.
copyto State 6-6-34
My dear Tweedsmuir:-
Your suggestion of Quebec the very
end of July is most appealing. I, too, hope to be
in or rather off the shore of the Maritime Provinces,
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for I hope to make a cruise on a small schooner, with
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three of my boys as crew, during the last two weeks
of July, starting from somewhere in Maine and cruising
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over to the southern end of Nova Scotia (Cape Sable),
and thence back to Campobello Island, New Brunswick,
where we have long had a cottage.
As far as I can now tell, it would
be very easy to take the train from there to Quebec,
going from you straight back to Washington. All of
this must still be tentative until I know when my
she
Congress will go home. They are in the kind of a
tax bill complication which may end next Monday and
may continue for another two weeks. Next week, if
they do not adjourn, they will take nominal recess
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during the Republican Convention and I shall try to
slip off to the Centennials in Arkansas and Texas,
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returning immediately to Washington.
I am greatly looking forward to
seeing you. Both of us will have busy summers.
My travels will, like yours, be somewhat in the
nature of an exposition tour. That, after all, is
a very satisfactory way of campaigning.
Always sincerely,
His Excellency
#
The Rt. Hon. Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
OTTAWA.
31st May, 1936.
The President The of White the House, United States of America, copy to State 6-6-36
Washington, U.S.A.
MyDeav President
Thank you very much for your letter of 23rd May. I was
afraid that you would not get Congress up in time to come here on
the 8th of June.
It would be delightful if we could meet a little later in
the summer. I must go to Quebec in about a fortnight, and shall be
there until about Wednesday August the 5th, my visit being varied by
a tour in the Maritime Provinces. I shall be back from the Maritimes
by about July 29th. Would there be any chance of your coming to us
at Quebec on the 30th or 31st of July, or during the first three days
of August? Then I am entirely at your service. Quebec is just as
near Hyde Park as Ottawa, and I could get the Prime Minister to come
down to meet you.
I am afraid you are having a desperately busy life. I wish
you all health and strength and success.
Yours very sincerely,
xdmitation "2nebec"
Tweedomis
P.P.F.
June 16, 1936
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Respectfully referred to Honorable
William Phillips. xno
By direction of the President.
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Copy of letter from The Right Honorable Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, G.C.M.,
Governor General of Canada, Government House, Ottawa, Canada, 6/9/36 to the
President. RE: Thanks President for. letter of June 5th, and is delighted to
know that President would like to come to Quebec at end of July. Says any date
from July 29th to August 4th would be suitable. Says, if President makes trip,
he will get Prime Minister and some of the other Ministers to come to. Quebec,
and would suggest a state luncheon at which President will have chance of saying
something to Canadian people. (Original letter retained.)
June 16, 1936
PPF3396
Respectfully referred to Honorable
William Phillips.
By direction of the President.
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
avv
Copy of letter from The Right Honorable Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, G.C.M.,
Governor General of Canada, Government House, Ottawa, Canada, 6/9/36 to the
President. RE: Thanks President for letter of June 5th, and is delighted to
know that President would like to come to Quebec at end of July. Says any date
from July 29th to August 4th would be suitable. Says, if President makes trip,
he will get Prime Minister and some of the other Ministers to come to Quebec,
and would suggest a state luncheon at which President will have chance of saying
something to Canadian people. (Original letter retained.)
P.P.F.
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July 13, 1936.
3396
My dear Tweedsmuir:
I am awfully sorry to hear
of your illness and I do hope that you will
be well again in a few days.
I want you to be perfectly
frank with me and, if you are not feeling
wholly fit by the 31st, I will defer the
visit to Quebec and it will be very simple
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to run up there or to Ottawa from Hyde Park
later on.
I am leaving tonight for
Maine and will cruise across the Bay of
Fundy and in the neighborhood of Cape Sable.
However, I can be reached at any hour of the
day or night by radio to the accom, anying
destroyer, U.S.S.Hopkins.
Faithfully yours,
His Excellency,
The Right Honorable Baron Tweedsmuir #
of Blsfield,
Governor General of Canada,
Quebec.
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MARCH 10, 1926
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March 1, 1937.
I was delighted to receive your letter
of February 35, 1937, and to learn that you
and Lady Tweedomir will find it possible to
visit us at the White House. I note that
you plan to arrive on the afternoon of Tuesday,
the 30th of March, and I trust that you will
be able to remain until the following Friday
morning, April 2nd.
Our State Department will forward a copy
of the proposed program for your visit to Sir
Herbert Marler here in Washington and also to
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x Mr. Armour in Ottawa. All details will be
arranged, as you suggest, with your secretary.
lize. Roosevelt and 1 greatly anticipate
your visit.
His Excellency
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The Governor General of Canada,
Ottawn.
PC:RS:JMD 3/1
ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
washington
March 1, 1937.
Dear Miss Le Hand:
I enclose a reply for the President's signature,
should he approve, to Lord Tweedsmuir.
We will work out the President's suggested program
in a little more detail and submit it to him for final
approval before sending it to the Canadian officials.
Sincerely yours,
R.Sautheraw Richard Southgate,
Chief of Protocol.
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Enclosures:
From Lord Tweedsmuir,
February 25, 1937;
To Lord Tweedsmuir,
March 1, 1937.
Miss Marguerite A. Le Hand,
Private Secretary to the President,
The White House.
CANADIAN LEGATION
WASHINGTON
Personal.
March 1st, 1937.
My dear Colonel McIntyre:
Please do not think that I am reverting
to this formal method of addressing you on more than
official or semi-official occasions.
In respect to our conversation of Satur-
day relative to the visit of His Excellency the Governor
General of Canada to the White House I would be very
much obliged to you just as soon as it is suitable with
your convenience -- and when you are in a position to
tell me further details -- to have a discussion with you
and such others as you may consider desirable. There
are quite a number of details to arrange and I would like.
the Legation to play its part in a manner as will com-
pletely assist your own arrangements.
Yours sincerely,
Colonel Marvin H. McIntyre,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
Hon his Herbert Marler
HOUSE,
FEB THE RECEIVED 27 WHITE 1937 HOUSE
MISSY:
A.
25th February, 1937.
Find out from Southgate if
he thinks this needs an answer. I
S of America,
think it does.
A.
Refly R. s 3/1/37
F.D.R.
your kind letter of February 20th.
You have been having a hectic life, and I am greatly looking forward
to a talk to you. I am delighted to know that you see daylight in
your work.
My wife and I hope to come to Washington for a short visit
at the end of March. We shall probably arrive on the afternoon of
Tuesday, the 30th, and will have to leave on the following Thursday
night or Friday morning, for we have to entertain Prince Chichibu of
Japan, who will be on his way to the Coronation. My Secretary will
arrange details with your secretariat.
I cannot tell you how much I look forward to seeing you
again. My wife and I send our kindest regards to you both.
Iown vering
Zwezruwi
FEB THE WHITE
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
RECEIVED 27 1937 HOUSE
OTTAWA.
Personal.
25th February, 1937.
The President of the United States of America,
The White House,
Washington,
U.S.A.
Refly S
myder Roosevelt
Thank you very much for your kind letter of February 20th.
You have been having a hectic life, and I am greatly looking forward
to a talk to you. I am delighted to know that you see daylight in
your work.
My wife and I hope to come to Washington for a short visit
at the end of March. We shall probably arrive on the afternoon of
Tuesday, the 30th, and will have to leave on the following Thursday
night or Friday morning, for we have to entertain Prince Chichibu of
Japan, who will be on his way to the Coronation. My Secretary will
arrange details with your secretariat.
I cannot tell you how much I look forward to seeing you
again. My wife and I send our kindest regards to you both.
70m vering
THE WHITE HOUSE
P.P.F.
WASHINGTON
3396
March 3, 1937.
Suggested Plan - Visit of
Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir
Tues., March 30:
Tea at White House
Family dinner at W.H.
Wed., March 31:
+ Lady Tweedsmir
Luncheon to Gov.Gen. by Sec. of State. of
If menis lunch only, Mrs Ressevelt
Mrs. Hull would give Lunchson
for Lady Twoodsmuir.
Tea, White House, informal.
Dinner for Gov. Gen. and Lady Tweedsmuir -
40 or 50 people.
Thurs., April 1:
Luncheon at British Embassy (Stag)
Luncheon for Lady Tweedsmuir by
Miss Perkins (Mrs. Roosevelt to
take her up there).
Dinner at Canadian Embassy
(Neither the President nor Mrs.
informal
Roosevelt to attend)
(Note: Following the dinner, the
Gov.Gen. and Lady Tweedsmüir return
to the White House and either make
their adieus and go to the train
from there or spend night at W.H.,
leaving Friday morning.
Scheider
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
"ll check with
the President.
If this has been cleared
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with Mrs. Roosevelt, it is O.K.
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(Note: Following the dinner, the
Gov.Gen. and Lady Tweedsmuir return
to the White House and either make
their adieus and go to the train
from there or spend night at W.H.,
leaving Friday morning.
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with her to the lunch on April 1st.
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March 3, 1937.
Suggested Plan - Visit of
Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir
Tues., March 30:
Tea at White House
Family dinner at W.H.
Wed., March 31:
Luncheon to Gov.Gen. by Sec. of State.
If men's lunch only, Mrs. Honsevelt
Mrs. Hull would give luncheon
for Lady Tweedsmuir.
Tea, White House, informal.
Dinner for Gov.Gen. and Lady Tweedsmuir -
40 or 50 people.
Thurs., April 1:
Luncheon at British Embassy (Stag)
Luncheon for Lady Tweedsmuir by
Miss Perkins (Mrs. Roosevelt to
take her up there).
Dinner at Canadian Embassy
(Neither the President nor Mrs.
Roosevelt to attend)
(Note: Following the dinner, the
Gov.Gen. and Lady Tweedsmuir return
to the White House and either make
their adieus and go to the train
from there or spend night at W.H.,
leaving Friday morning.
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TELEGRAM
The White House
PPF 3396
Mashington
Washington,I 3-17-37
Hon. Marvin McIntyre,
Warm Springs, Ga.
On March 6th thessuggested plan for the visit of Lord and Lady
Tweedsmuir was the subject of a memorandum for you from Mrs.
Helm, copy of which was sent to me, reading as follows:
"Mrs. Roosevelt says this is all right. She has arranged
with Miss Perkins to have Lady Tweedsmuir go with her to the
luncheon on April first."
A memorandum has just now been received by Mrs. Helm from Mrs.
Scheider reading as follows:
"Mrs. Roosevelt will be late for tea on thirtieth as she
goes to Congressional Club. Explain to Executive Office or
State Department that dinner on thirtieth is not a family dinner
but the Chi Omega. Explain that lunch on first is given by
Miss Perkins for Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt will take
Lady Tweedsmuir with her."
I have just also learned that invitations for a thousand
people for tea on April first from four to six are ready to go
out but have taken the responsibility of asking Mr. Rockwell to
hold these up for the moment.
I can arrange to have the hour of arrival of the governor
general at the station postponed until five o'clock, which would
presumably permit Mrs. Roosevelt to keep her tea engagement
on that day and still be at the White House upon the arrival
of the Tweedsmuirs.
Invitations for the dinner on the thirtieth have already gone
out in the name of Mrs. Roosevelt alone. The dinner is to
honor Miss Katherine Cornell in connection with the National
Achievement award. The list includes people prominent in artis-
tic, theatrical, literary and musical circles whom Lord Tweeds-
muir might well find agreeable. If the President would find
it possible to attend this dinner I believe that, while it is
not "the family dinner," originally contemplated, the event
would be suitable and interesting.
I do venture to recommend however that the large tea planned
for the afternoon of April first be postponed as it seems to me
it would be inappropriate to have such an event take place
while the Tweedsmuirs are house guests at the White House.
I hope you will be good enough to advise me as to what the
President's wishes may be.
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Mashington
Washington, 3-17-37
Hon. Marvin McIntyre,
Warm Springs, Ga.
On March 6th the suggested plan for the visit of Lord and Lady
Tweedsmuir was the subject of a memorandum for you from Mrs.
Helm, copy of which was sent to me, reading as follows:
"Mrs. Roosevelt says this is all right. She has arranged
with Miss Perkins to have Lady Tweedsmuir go with her to the
luncheon on April first."
A memorandum has just now been received by Mrs. Helm from Mrs.
Scheider reading as follows:
"Mrs. Roosevelt will be late for tea on thirtieth as she
goes to Congressional Club. Explain to Executive Office or
State Department that dinner on thirtieth is not a family dinner
but the Chi Omega. Explain that lunch on first is given by
Miss Perkins for Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt will take
Lady Tweedsmuir with her."
I have just also learned that invitations for a thousand
people for tea on April first from four to six are ready to go
out but have taken the responsibility of asking Mr. Rockwell to
hold these up for the moment.
I can arrange to have the hour of arrival of the governor
general at the station postponed until five o'clock, which would
presumably permit Mrs. Roosevelt to keep her tea engagement
on that day and still be at the White House upon the arrival
of the Tweedsmuirs.
Invitations for the dinner on the thirtieth have already gone
out in the name of Mrs. Roosevelt alone. The dinner is to
honor Miss Katherine Cornell in connection with the National
Achievement award. The list includes people prominent in artis-
tic, theatrical, literary and musical circles whom Lord Tweeds-
muir might well find agreeable. If the President would find
it possible to attend this dinner I believe that, while it is
not "the family dinner," originally contemplated, the event
would be suitable and interesting.
I do venture to recommend however that the large tea planned
for the afternoon of April first be postponed as it seems to me
it would be inappropriate to have such an event take place
while the Tweedsmuirs are house guests at the White House.
I hope you will be good enough to advise me as to what the
President's wishes may be.
Richard Southgate.
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OF
THE VISIT IN WASHINGTON
OF
THEIR EXCELLENCIES THE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA
AND THE LADY TWEEDSMUIR
March 30 - April 1, 1937
The Official Party will consist of:
His Excellency, the Right Honorable
Lord Tweedsmuir, G.C.M.G., C.H.
Her Excellency the Lady Tweedsmuir
Mrs. George Pape, Lady-in-Waiting
Mr. A. S. Redfern, Secretary to the
Governor General
Colonel H. Willis O'Connor, C.B.E.,
D.S.O., A.D.C.
Lieutenant S. G. Rivers-Smith, R.N., A.D.C.
Captain G.P. Campbell-Preston, A.D.C.
The Official Party will be accompanied on the train by
the Honorable Richard Southgate, Chief of Protocol, Captain
W. R. Purnell, American Naval Aide to the Governor General, and
Lieutenant Colonel John A. Crane, American Military Aide to the
Governor General.
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Tuesday, March 30
5:00 p.m. Their Excellencies will reach the Capital at
5:00 p.m. They will be formally received at the
Union Station by the Secretary of State and
Mrs. Hull, the Canadian Minister and Lady Marler
and members of the staff of the Canadian Legation,
the Chief of Staff, the Chief of Naval Operations,
the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Assistant
Secretary of State, the Honorable Marvin H.
McIntyre, the American Minister to Canada and
Mrs. Armour, the Chief and the Assistant Chief
of the Division of Western European Affairs, the
Commandant of the Washington Navy Yard, and the
Commanding General of the Washington Provisional
Brigade.
After the presentations and exchange of greetings
on the platform, The Party will pass through a
double line of marines and sailors formed from the
train shed to the entrance to The President's Re-
ception Room. After passing through The President's
Reception Room, The Party will stop at the street
entrance, where the Army Band will render the Na-
tional Anthems.
Following the taking of photographs Their Excellen-
cies and Party will then enter motorcars provided
by the White House and by the Department of State,
and, escorted by a war-strength troop of cavalry,
will drive by way of Constitution Avenue to the
White House where they will be received by the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
6:00 p.m. An informal tea at the White House.
7:30 p.m. Dinner at the White House.
Wednesday, March 31
10:15 a.m. His Excellency and The Official Party will leave
the White House to visit Fort Myer and Arlington
National Cemetery.
10:30 a.m. His Excellency and The Official Party will arrive
at Fort Myer where a squadron of cavalry will be
waiting to act as escort. Salutes appropriate
to His Excellency's rank will be fired. Imme-
diately after reviewing the cavalry, His Excellency
will depart for Arlington Cemetery.
11:00 a.m. His Excellency will arrive at the Tomb of the Un-
known Soldier where he will lay a wreath. Appro-
priate honors will be rendered.
11:15 a.m. His Excellency will lay a wreath at the Canadian
Cross, where appropriate honors will be rendered.
11:30 a.m. The Official Party will visit the Lee House at
Arlington.
12:30 p.m. The Party will return to the White House.
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1:15 p.m. Their Excellencies will be the guests of the Sec-
retary of State and Mrs. Hull at a luncheon at
the Sulgrave Club.
2:45 p.m. Their Excellencies will leave the Sulgrave Club
to embark at Alexandria on the Presidential
Yacht POTOMAC to visit Mt. Vernon
4:15 p.m. Their Excellencies will arrive at Mount Vernon.
The President will greet them at the dock and
will accompany them to the Tomb of George Washing-
ton where the Governor General will place a wreath.
The President will accompany Their Excellencies
to the house at Mount Vernon and upon the conclu-
sion of the visit will return to Washington with
the Governor General by motor.
8:00 p.m. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt will entertain at
a State Dinner in honor of Their Excellencies,
Thursday, April 1
9:15 a.m. Their Excellencies will leave the White House by
motor to visit the United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis.
10:30 a.m. The Party will arrive at the Naval Academy, where
His Excellency will be received by the Commandant
of the Navy Academy and will receive a salute.
Thereafter His Excellency will review the midship-
men and will deliver a brief address.
11:30 a.m. Leave Annapolis for the White House.
1:00 p.m. The Governor General will be the guest of honor
at luncheon given by the British Ambassador at
the British Embassy.
1:15 p.m. The Lady Tweedsmuir and Mrs. Roosevelt will attend
a luncheon given in their honor by the Secretary
of Labor.
3:00 p.m. His Excellency will leave the British Embassy to
visit Congress, where he will be received by the
appropriate officials.
5:00 p.m. Tea at the White House.
8:15 p.m. The Governor General and the Lady Tweedsmuir will
attend a dinner at the Canadian Legation given by
the Canadian Minister. Shortly before leaving the
White House for the Legation Their Excellencies
will make their farewells to the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt.
Following the dinner Their Excellencies will pro-
ceed directly from the Legation to the Union Station
to begin their return journey.
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The Official Party will be accompanied to the
Canadian frontier by the Honorable Richard
Southgate, Chief of Protocol, Captain W. R.
Purnell, American Naval Aide to the Governor
General, and Lieutenant Colonel John A. Crane,
American Military Aide to the Governor General.
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THE PRESIDENT.
On leaving the United States we carry with us the happiest
memories of an unforgettable visit and we cannot adequately
express our thanks for all the kindness and hospitality shown
to us by you and Mrs. Roosevelt and for the warm welcome accorded
by all with whom we came in contact.
Tweedsmuir.
2:52 p.m.
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September 24, 1937.
My dear Tweedsmuir:-
Your letter comes to me in the
Great Plains part of Wyoming. Like you, I am
seeing the country but I will not have your
thrill of flying up to the Arctic. What fun it
would be to see the new Tweedsmuir Reserve! I
have heard of its wonderful trout but one of my
friends who was in that section a few years ago
remarked that the mosquitoes were as large as
the trout. I hope he was exaggerating.
I am greatly looking forward to
a flying visit to Victoria next Thursday. As
you know, a long session of the Congress pre-
cluded any possibility of an alaska trip this
400almin
year, but I hope much that the four of us can
make it next year.
I do not dare be away from
Washington long because of the international
clouds. I am, as you know, an impatient soul
and it is especially difficult not "to speak
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out loud in meeting." I like to think that
you also occasionally suffer in silence in the
presence of expert and wise counselors!
I do wish that I might see you
more often.
Mrs. Roosevelt joins me in warm
regards to you and Lady Tweedsmuir,
Faithfully yours,
His Excellency
The Rt. Hon. Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, G.C.M.,
Governor General of Canada,
Ottawa,
Cadada.
try which I should like some day to have the privilege of showing
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
OTTAWA.
THE WHITE HOUSE
21st September SEP 23 1937 AM '37
RECEIVED
Personal.
The President of the United States of America,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
Mydror Nossevelt
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I received through Norman Armour yesterday the magnificent
gift of your photograph. It is the best, I think, that I have seen
of you. I need not tell you how delighted I am to have it. It will
be an heirloom in my family, and I send you my warmest thanks.
I have been following with deep interest the recent course
of events in the United States. I hope that Mr. Cordell Hull is
coming to pay us a visit here in October, when I shall hear more
details of your doings. I hope you will have a pleasant and suc-
cessful time in the West. I see you are doing us the honour to visit
Victoria, which, in fine weather, is one of the most beautiful
places in the world.
I have just returned from a two months tour of eleven
thousand miles, during which I followed both of Sir Alexander Mac-
kenzie's great journeys to the Arctic and the Pacific. I was lucky
in the weather in the Arctic, and was able to fly right up to the
Polar ice pack. The latter part of my tour was in the new Tweeds-
muir Reserve in north British Columbia, a marvellous piece of coun-
try which I should like some day to have the privilege of showing
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OTTAWA.
you. The rainbow trout fishing there must be about the best in the
world. I hope that, before the end of my time here, we shall make
a trip together to Alaska, which you kindly suggested in the spring.
My wife joins me in sending our warmest regards to Mrs.
Roosevelt and yourself.
Zom Cre 1
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20th October, 1937.
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hugdeen Roosevell.
I am sending you a copy of my book on Augustus. I hope
it may interest you, for many of his problems are your own.
We are just awaiting the arrival of Mr. Cordell Hull.
Alas! it is pelting rain.
Yours ever sincerely,
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November 23, 1937.
My dear Tweedsmuir:-
I an perfectly delighted to
have "Augustus". I have glanced at it rather
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with pleasure to reading it on my fishing trip.
Thank you ever so much for sending 1t to me.
My best wishes to you and
Lady Tweedsmuir.
As ever yours,
His Excellency
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Governor General of Canada,
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Kingston and the Thousand Islands Bridge ten days
ago but I was made very happy by the warm reception
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My dear Roosevelt
This line is merely to repeat what I have charged
my Private Minister to tell you when you meet on the 26th ---
how deeply sorry I am to miss the opportunity of seeing you
again. I came home in July meaning to take only a few weeks
leave but the doctors laid hold on me and insisted on my
having a rest and a "cure".
So I can't leave till the end of September when I hope
to return to Canada like a giant refreshed.
I follow all your doings with the deepest interest.
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BUCHAN, John
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler's letter, October 12, 1934, concerning
John Buchan's address at the dedication of the new library at
Columbia University. The President replied, October 12, stating
that he will be delighted to see Buchan. Correspondence regarding
inviting Buchan to tea at the White House.
See PPF 445
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October 18, 1034
Respectfully referred to the State Department for
acknowledgment and return of the book to this office.
LOUIS Holl. HOWE
Secretary to the President
STATE - Letter from FERRIS greenslet, Houghton Mifflin Co.,
2 Park st., Boston, 10/8/34, enclosing copy of "OLIVER
CROMWELL" sent to the President at the request of the author,
JOHN BUCHAI, Elsfield Manor, uxford, England.
See P.P.F.9-B
BUCHAN, JOHN
Cambridge, Mass.
April 24, 1935.
Sends the President a copy of his book "The People's King".
Also letter from from Ferris Greenslet dated April 24th, regarding the above book.
See P.P.F.9-B
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STATE, DEPARTMENT of,
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY, ,
June 28, 1935.
Writes Mr. McIntyre with reference to his conversation with Mr. Kannee
of June 27. Advises that latest information is to the effect that Lord Bess-
borough, the present Gov. Gen. of Canada, will not leave for England until Sep-
tember. Mr. John Buchan, the new Gov. Gen., is not expected to arrive in Can-
ada until sometime in October. As soon as he (Mr. Curring, Jr.) has more def-
inite news he will advise Mr. McIntyre. Says Sec. Hull informs him that Pres-
ident is interested X in having this information.
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STATE, The Under Secretary of
Sept. 21, 1935
Writes Mrs. McIntyre stating he believes the President desires to be advised of the
movements of the new Governor General to Canada, Lord Tweedsmuir, and enclosing copy
of despatch received from Mr. Norman Armour on this subject. -- President sent memo
to the Under Secretary of State Sept. 24 as follows: "Will you remind me after my
return the end of October to talk with you about a visit to the White House by the new
Governor General of Canada."
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PHILLIPS, Hon. William
Under Secretary of State
Feb. 12, 1936
Writes President that Mr. Norman Armour has talked with the Prime Minister, who is
enthusiastic with President's proposal to visit Ottawa in June and welcomes the
idea of the afternoon river program. (Intercollegiate Boat Races at Poughkeepsie,
N. Y. ?) Says the Governor General desires to accept invitation which he has
received to attend the Harvard Tercentenary Celebration next fall, and in order that
he may pay his respects to President before that time, Mr. Armour suggests that Lord
Tweedsmuir and Mr. Mackenzie King, following the afternoon riverprogram, might
accompany the President to Hyde Park and make official call upon him. -- President
sent memo to Mr. Phillips on Feb. 15, stating that he thinks Mr. Armour's suggestion
is splendid, but that the Governor General and Lady Tweedsmuir would have to under-
stand that they could not bring a staff with them, as he wants to have the Secretary
of tate and Mrs. Hull, and Mr. and Mrs. Phillips present and there are limits to
the elasticity of the house. -- On Feb. 17, President, by memo, referred to the
Under Secretary of State, for his information, letter from the President to Lord
Tweedsmuir, Ottawa, dated Feb. 15, re proposed visit in June. Copy retained for
file. -- On March 30, Lord Tweedsmuir wrote letter to the President stating that
he and his wife will be delighted to go back to Hyde Park with President, and he
hopes nothing will prevent President's visit to Ottawa on June 8th.
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February 13, 1936.
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Dear Mr. President:
Norman Armour called me on the telephone this morning to say that he
had just had a talk with the Prime Minister, who is enthusiastic with your pro-
posal to visit Ottawa in June and he also welcomes the idea of your afternoon
river program.
Norman tells me that the Governor General is very anxious to accept an
invitation which he has received from Harvard to attend the Tercentenary Cele-
bration next autumn and, as he could not do this without having first paid his
respects to you, Norman makes the following suggestion, which, of course, may or
may not be practical. His thought is that Lord Tweedsmuir and Mr. Mackenzie King,
following the afternoon river program, might accompany you to Hyde Park and, in
this way, make the official call upon you. The Governor General's car would be
attached to your train.
There are some advantages in this informal exchange of calls on account
of the official mourning which will still be in effect in June. Should instead,
the Governor General be obliged to come to Washington, we should have to put on
all the ceremony connected with a state visit and this could be avoided by the
informality of a call at Hyde Park.
I give you these thoughts for what they are worth. Presumably you
will not wish to say anything about the visit to Ottawa publicly until the time
draws nearer and until we have taken up the matter formally with the Canadian
Government.
Faithfully yours,
(Signed) WILLIAM PHILLIPS
SEE - 48-B for correspondence
SOUTHGATE, Hon. Ridhard - State Department
Mar. 2, 1936
Mr. McIntyre referred to him for draft of reply, letter from Percy A. Guthrie, Boston,
Mass., to Mr. McIntyre Feb. 27, 1936, requesting that President invite Lord Tweedsmuir
(John Buchan), Governor General of Canada, to address the National Association of Pen-
manship Teachers and Supervisors of the United States, at their annual convention at
Boston, Mar. 27, 1936. -- Attached is office memo to Mr. Latta Mer. 2, re preparation
of reply. -- Draft submitted by Mr. Southgate on Mar. 6, and accordingly, on Mar. 10,
Mr. McIntyre wrote Mr. Guthrie, stating that it would be contrary to the President's
practice to invite the head of any foreign nation to address a meeting of a private
organization, in the United States, and that the Governor General of Danada would fall
within the scope of this practice. -- Mr. Guthrie stated in his letter that he had
appealed to James Roosevelt in this matter.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE
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OTTAWA
30 March, 1936.
The President of the United States,
The White House,
P.P.33 3396
Washington.
My dear President:
I have delayed answering your kind letter of 15th Febru-
ary until I ascertained from home if I was permitted to cross the
border on a private visit without any official fuss.
I have now heard that that is quite all right, and my wife
and I will be delighted to go back with you to Hyde Park on a short
visit. I hope nothing will come in the way of your visit to us on
Monday 8th June. I realise what a desperately busy life you are
having, and will be having for many months, and I therefore value
the more your kind thought. Nearer the time, perhaps, you will let
us have details of your plans, so that we may make adequate prepara-
tions.
I am greatly honoured by what you say about my little
Memorial lecture at Milton. I remember reading with delight your
own address the following year.
May I send you my warmest personal good wishes for your
great work?
Yours very truly,
SEE - 48-B caffirmal) for correspondence
(s) TWEEDSMUIR
STATE, The Under Secretary of
April 14, 1936
President sends memo in re this from Ottawa, suggesting he ad-
vise that while the President hopes and expect to be there in June 8th, the
contingency of Congress still being here may compel him to abandon his whole
trip to Arkansas, Texas, Indiana and Canada. If possible the President thinks
they should defer any announcement until the first week in May. - Encloses copy
of communication from "Boal", Ottawa, April 9, stating Canadian press has story
that President will visit Ottawa in June, which they are holding up for the
time being; they would like simultaneous announcements to come from Washington
and Ottawa. - William Phillips, Under Secretary of State replied by letter
on April 21 to the President, saying the President will note from the enclosed
telegram from Ottawa that owing to the premature publicity re President's
visit the Governor General suggests in order to relieve his own embarrassment
an official statement be issued from the Government House or in Washington.
Suggests message. - A message WELB released to the Press on April 21 stating
although the President is deeply appreciative of this invitation he is not
certain whether he will be able to accept it. He hopes very much that it
will be possible for him to do so.
SEE - 48-B (Official)
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KING, Rt. Hon. William Lyon MacKensie
Prime Minister of Canada,
Ottawa, Canada,
May 21, 1936.
Wires "Secretary to the President" expressing regret to read of the injury to
Mrs. Roosevelt, Senior. Asks that his sympathy be expressed to Mrs. Roosevelt to-
gether with his best wishes for her speedy recovery.--President, on May 23, wrote in
reply that Congress was still in session and would be until about the 20th of June,
which would mean that his visit to Ottawa would be deferred until later in the summer.
Expressed thanks for the message about his Mother and said that her injury was slight
and she would be wholly well soon. Said he would write the Prime Minister within the
next few weeks about possible future plans.
P.P.F.
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MURRAY, Hon. Arthur
Quebec, Canada,
May 30, 1936.
Wires President that he and his wife Mrs. Faith Murray are just sailing
after their delightful visit to the United States and Canada. Conveys greetings
and best wishes to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt.--President, on June 5. wrote
in reply that he wished he could have see both of them before they sailed. Extended
invitation to them to return soon. Made inquiry as to what the doctor in St. Louis
said about Col. Murray's eyes. Stated he had abandoned his proposed trip to Ottawa,
but hoped to visit the Rt. Hon. Baron Tweedsmuir when he (The Baron) was at Quebec
later in the summer.
P.P.F.
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WAGNER, Sen. Robert F.
wire from London, England.
7-21-36.
Expressed the hope that, on the basis of talks with Felix (Frankfurter ?), the
President will find occasion during his visit with (John) Buchan (Lord Tweedsmuir, Gov.
General of Canada) to express his warm interest in Palestine and continuing opportun-
ities for Jews.
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GRUENING, Dr. Ernest
Director, Division of Territories and Island Possessions
July 28, 1936
Writes Mr. McIntyre, asking that he remind President to discuss the Alaska-Yukon
Highway when he confers with Lord Tweedsmuir, and says last Congress passed bill
definitely authorizing President to enter into negotiations with the Government
of Canada for construction of this highway. Advises this matter was discussed with
President recently during visit of the Governor of Alaska to Washington.
SEE - 1566
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P.P.F
ARMOUR, Hon. Norman - U.S. Minister to Canada,
Ottawa, Canada
Aug. 5, 1936
Writes Mr. McIntyre re the President's trip to Canada saying
July 31,1936 will certainly be remembered as one of the most historic
days in Canadian history, and well it may be. Says any letters he
can write to the local authorities, etc., will be gladly done. Speaks
of Thomas Wayling, President of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, and
encloses a memo of their conversation. Says Mr. Wayling may have
exaggerated somewhat the treatment he got on the train. - On Aug. 15,
Mr. Armour wrote again enclosing a set of clippings comprising texts
of the speeches, editorial comment and press photographs re the Presi-
dents visit. Says he will forward a collection of finished photographs
when he receives them. Mentions President's speech at Chautauqua saying
it was a "knock-out". - Attached are clippings, etc. - On Aug. 18, Mr.
McIntyre wrote Mr. Armour thanking for his letters of the 5th and 15th
together with the clippings, etc., which he will pass on to the Presi-
dent. Says it was a grand visit and congratulations are due all around.
Asks if he thinks he (McIntyre) should drop Mr. Wayling a note thanking
for his many courtesies. Says Under Secretary Phillips, State Dept.,
informs that the President is writing, in his own hand, letters to the
Governor General and the Prime Minister. Sends kindest personal regards.
SEE - PPF 1710
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HOLD FOR RELEASE
HOLD FOR RELEASE
HOLD FOR RELEASE
Hyde Park, New York
July 1, 1937
CAUTION: This address of the President, broadcast
by him from Hyde Park on the occasion of the seventieth
anniversary of Canadian Confederation, MUST BE HELD IN
CONFIDENCE until released.
NOTE: Release to all editions of newspapers appearing
on the streets NOT EARLIER than 8:45 P.M., EASTERN
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME.
Care must be exercised to prevent premature publication.
STEPHEN EARLY
Assistant Secretary to the President
On behalf of the Government and people of the United
States, it gives me sincere gratification to extend a word of
greeting to our Canadian friends and to congratulate them on the
seventieth anniversary of Canadian Confederation.
Through the years that have elapsed since that memorable
July 1st, 1867, we of the United States have watched with the
keenest and most sympathetic interest the splendid progress of the
Canadian nation which, in ever increasing measure, commands our
respect and inspires our affection. Individually and collectively,
we pledge you the continuation of our warm friendship. I do not
know of any greater gift in the power of nations or of individuals
to bestow.
On this occasion the Canadian people will pause to con-
template the changes --- spiritual and cultural as well as material --
of the past seventy years. The field is broad, but in whatever
direction you may look you will find just cause for pride. We
rejoice with you in your past and your present and in the promise
which the future holds.
Ours is an enviable record of friendship and amity, as
witness an unfortified boundary of moro than five. thousand
miles as the outward and visible token of mutual confidence and
good will. This friendship between our two peoples is secure from
every hazard of destruction or misunderstanding because it is based
upon a common aspiration to maintain to defend and to perpetuate
the democratic form of constitutional, representative government.
In that spirit I. salute our neighbor of the North. I congratulate
the Canadian people on the successful achievements of free institu-
tions through three score and ten years of Confederation. And as
one who has spont so many happy moments on Canadian soil, I send
you my affectionate greetings.
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To
ROOSEVELT, Mrs. James
Hyde Park, N. Y.
6-24-37
Mr. Early advised Mrs. Roosevelt that the President has agreed to broadcast an
exchange of greetings with the Governor General of Canada on the evening of July 1 (1937)
at 8:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Savings Time from his study in Hyde Park (on the occasion
of the 70th anniversary of Canadian Confederation), and he respectfully requested that,
if they apply, Mrs. Roosevelt permit the engineers of the National Broadcasting Company,
The Columbia Broadcasting Company and Mutual Broadcasting Company to make the necessary
installations. ---- Attached is office memorandum for Mr. Early, June 24, 1937 re advice
from the Canadian Minister that the Governor General of Canada, Lord Tweedsmuir, would
appreciate it if he could have the text of the President's remarks at an early date in
order that he may prepare his reply. --- Attached is copy of the release, dated July 1,
1937.
SEE 48-B (Official File)
007
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GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA, The
Rideau Hall,
Ottawa, Canada
June 10, 1937
The President telegraphed him and expressed sympathy in the death of Sir Robert
Borden. Says he remembers his brilliant leadership during the trying days of the
World War. Asks that a message of smypathy be conveyed to Lady Borden. -- This
message sent through the Department of State.
SEE - PPF 4659
P.M.
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THOUSAND ISLANDS BRIDGE AUTHORITY
mitchell, W. Grant - Exec. Sec'y.
Watertown, N.Y.
5-31-38
Wrote Mr. McIntyre they have just received from the Governor-
General of Canada and the Lady Tweedsmuir their acceptance to attend the
cel ebration to be held on August 18th at the International Bridge between
Ivy Lea, Ontario and Collins Landing, N.Y.
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LUTHER REED
for LIMITED
STATE, Secretary of
July 15, 1938
Wires the President on board the U.S.S. Houston, that the Canadian Foreign Office
informed the American Legation at Ottawa on July 15th, that the plans of Governor
General Baron Tweedsmuir, have been changed and that he will not return to Canada until
September and that he will not be able to take part in the border cermonies scheduled
for the month of August nor have the opportunity of meeting him (the President).
Indicates that Prime Minister William Lyon MacKenzie King has stated to the press that
he intends to replace the Governor General at the dedication of the Thousand Islands
bridge on August 18th and the Port Huron-Sarnia bridge on August 19th, Advises that
the authorities of Queens University at Kingston and the authorities of the Canadian
Government have already been informed that the President will accept the honorary
degree from Queens and that this should take place either just before or just after
the formel opening of the Thousand Islands bridge. Asks to be informed as to whether
the President's own plans remain unchanged in order to inform the Canadian Government
accordingly. Instructions are also requested on that part of the trip after leaving
Port Huron whether the President wishes to proceed to Winnipeg and from there south
to the Peace Gateway on the North Dakota border. States that development is not
completed and the Peace Arch not yet constructed, although he has no doubt that the
local authorities would be very glad to make suitable arrangements for his (the
President's) visit.
See C. F. State
P.P.F.
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LUTHER REED
for LUTHER REED, INC.
pp7
(Motion Picture Producers),
New York City
3396
2-1-39
Wrote to Mr. Early seeking permission to use newsreel material of the President
and Lord Tweedsmuir (Governor General of Canada) taken on the occasion of the opening
of the Peace Bridge. Explained that the Warwick and Legler Advertising Agency is an-
nouncing its advertising campaign for Seagram Distillers Corporation at Miami next week,
and since the campaign is founded on 127 years of amicable relations between this country
and Canada, the Seagram people are anxious to show on the screen, at the time of the
a
announcement to their own executives of this campaign, the friendliness between this
country and Canada as typified by the President and Lord Tweedsmuir at the opening of
the Peace Bridge. Said he is advised that the whole campaign is in the high key of the
Seagram institutional advertising of the past year which stressed temperance in drinking,
and which received very favorable comment from all quarters, and he can assure Mr. Early
that the titles of the picture he proposes to make will contain no mention of Seagram
whiskey, and also that the picture will not be shown to the public but only to & maximum
of four meetings of executives of the Seagram Sales Department. Submitted references,
and repeated that the manner in which it is proposed to use this material in no way
violates either good taste or the ethics that are involved. Asked telegraphic reply.
--- Mr. Early wired permission to Mr. Reed, Feb. 2, 1939, mentioning provisions for use
of film.
SEE 73 (Official File)
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BRUCE, Edward
Chief of the Section of Fine Arts, Public Buildings Administration,
FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY,
Washington, D. C.
pp7 3396
8-29-39
Wrote to the President saying that Mr. H. 0. McCurry, the Director of the National
Gallery of Canada in Ottawa who has arranged with them for the exhibition of our Forty-
Eight State Competition with which you are familiar, has written to him to ask if it
would be agreeable for them to invite some important Government Official to come to Canada
on Dec. 1 when the exhibition will be opened in Ottawa, Whoever is the representative
would, Mr. Bruce understands, be the guest of Lord Tweedsmuir. Mr. Bruce said he spoke
on Sunday to Mr. Carmody, Administrator, Federal Works Agency, about the matter and he
suggested that he write the President as he (Mr. Carmody) thought it might be possible
that it would suit the President's engagements to visit Canada as Lord Tweedsmuir's
guest when the exhibition is opened. Asked the President to let him know if he shall
follow this up. --- The President wrote to Mr. Bruce, Sept. 12, 1939 saying that the
events of the past 10 days make it impossible for him to go to the Art Exhibition in
Ottawa on December first, but he thinks it would be excellent to have an American represen-
tative. The President said that Mr. Bruce is the one who ought to go but if he cannot,
to please suggest someone else.
SEE 373 (Official File)
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BRUCE, Hon. Edward
Chief of the Section of Fine Arts
Public Buildings Administration
339.6
Washington, D. C.
1/13/40
Letter to the President referring to correspondence in re proposed art
exhibition of their work in Canada. Received a letter from Mr. McCurry, Director
of the National Gallery of Canada. Said Lord Tweedsmuir sent a Professor Grierson
to see him in New York who has been made the Director of the National Film Board of
Canada which is developing a series of films with the object of illustrating the
border between the U. S. and Canada. Wants President to consider a visit to
Lord Tweedsmuir when their show is opened, probably sometime in April. -- 1/17/40
President wrote Mr. Bruce saying he WBS delighted the proposed exhibition was going
so well. Said there was little possibility of his being able to visit in Canada
this spring.
SEE 373
PPF
LADY TWEEDSMUIR,
Oxford, England
Aug. 23, 1940.
PPF
Sends President a copy of Lord Tweedsmuir's book, "Pilgrim's Way".
(personally acknowledged by President.)
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P.P.7.
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BUCHAN, Alastail
Lees of Lord Tweedsmuir,
See: POF: Diplomatic Correspondence: Canada, 1940
PPF
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BUCHAN, Alastair
(son of Lord Tweedsmuir)
See: PSF: Diplomatic Correspondence: Canada, 1940
PPF
PPF
3396
BUCHAN, John (Lord Tweedsmuir)
President's letter, March 24, 1942, to Alexander Woollcott saying
he had done a grand thing in having "Proofs of Holy Writ" published
and he (the President) was wondering how Mr. Woollcott had found out
that the President's old friend, John Buchan, was in part
responsible for the tale.
See PPF 6112
PPF
3396
tweedsmuir, LORD
OF 48-B
6-28-35
State Department notice to McIntyre about
the date of Lord Bessborough's departure
and John Buchan's arrival.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
OF 48-B
9-21-35
William Phillips's and Norman Armour's
9-6-35
letters about the forthcoming arrival of
9-24-35
Tweedsmuir in Canada. Phillips's letter
includes a quotation from a letter of
Tweedsmuir to an American friend.
Roosevelt's memo to Phillips.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
OF 48
1-20-36
Tweedsmuir's message in reply to
Roosevelt's on the death of George V.
PPF
3396
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
OF 48-B
3-30-36
Copy of Tweedsmuir's letter to Roosevelt
2-13-36
about a private visit by Lord and Lady
2-15-36
Tweedsmuir to Roosevelt at Hyde Park
2-17-36
and Roosevelt's visit to Canada,
attached to letter of William Phillips
and memos to Phillips and Hull from Roosevelt.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
OF 48-B
1937
Correspondence relating to the visit of
Passim
Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir.
PPF
3396
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
William Phillips' letter to Roosevelt
2-12-36
mentioning Tweedsmuir's reception of the'
proposal that Roosevelt visit Ottawa.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Tweedsmuir's congratulations on
11-5-36
Rocsevelt's reelection.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Tweedsmuir's letter suggesting a
1-13-37
date for his visit to Washington.
PPF
3396
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Tweedsmuir's letter after his visit to
4-3-37
Washington; Tweedsmuir's letter sending
4-8-37
a memorandum summing up his impressions
4-8-37
of his talks with Roosevelt about an
[international] conference on funda-
mental economic problems "which are
behind the unrest," etc.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Tweedsmuir's letter on Roosevelt's
10-8-37
Querantine Speech.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Tweedsmuir's letter suggesting that
11-29-37
Roosevelt visit the Prairie Provinces.
12-23-37
Roosevelt's reply, and his condolences
1-3-38
about the death of Tweedsmuir's mother.
Tweedsmuir's reply.
PPF
3396
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Tweedsmuir's thanks for the copy of
4-30-38
Roosevelt's South American addresses,
5-12-38
renewing an invitation to Roosevelt to
5-25-38
visit the Canadian Prairie States provinces,
6-3-38
Roosevelt's reply suggesting a meeting
at several points where he is to dedicate
bridges, etc. Tweedsmuir's reply.
Roosevelt's memorandum to George Summerlin.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Tweedsmuir's letter about his stay in
10-31-38
a clinic in North Wales; his views on
11-3-38
Roosevelt's intervention in the Czechoslo-
vakian crisis; the coming visit of the
King and Queen. Roosevelt's reply.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Tweedsmuir's letter on his plans for the
3-11-39
spring and summer; on Roosevelt's speeches;
5-24-39
on the visit of the King and Queen. Roose-
6-17-39
velt's reply. Further correspondence, about
9-8-39
the possibility of Tweedsmuir visiting
9-16-39
Washington or Hyde Park. Roosevelt's memo
9-19-39
to Hull. Hull's views on the inadvisabil-
10-5-39
ity of a trip before the Neutrality Bill
10-26-39
is passed. Roosevelt's letter to Tweedsmuir.
Tweedsmuir's reply.
PPF
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TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Tweedsmuir's letter about paying Roosevelt
10-26-39
a visit, on public opinion in New York, on
his hopes and desires for a British
"war purpose," etc.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
White House memorandum of B message from
2-9-40
the State Department concerning Lord
2-9-40
Tweedsmuir's illness. Roosevelt's tele-
2-11-40
gram to Lady Tweedsmuir on Tweedsmuir's
2-13-40
death. Lady Tweedsmuir's reply.
TWEEDSMUIR, LORD
PSF
Canada
Roosevelt's letter to the Earl of
7-19-40
Athlone mentioning the pleasure of his
7-25-40
associations with Lord and Lady
Tweedsmuir. Athlone's reply.