Library of Congress Manuscript Division Archives

On behalf of his high school, Carl W. Lemmon asks Theodore Roosevelt to send them materials to argue both sides of the debate question “resolved, that the Sherman anti-trust law should be repealed.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Lemmon, Carl W. (Carl Willis), 1893-1923

Letter from John O. Yeiser to Frank Harper

John O. Yeiser explains to Frank Harper the reason for his telegram asking permission to publicize some of his correspondence with Theodore Roosevelt. Yeiser is anxious to make Roosevelt a candidate and would appreciate being able to share something to help the movement succeed. Roosevelt’s name will be on the Nebraska primary ballot which will provide a poll of the voters preference.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928

Letter from J. William White to Theodore Roosevelt

J. William White asks Theodore Roosevelt to stay with him while Roosevelt is in Philadelphia for the Periodical Publishers’ Association dinner. White writes hastily for fear someone else might ask Roosevelt to stay with them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

White, J. William (James William), 1850-1916

Letter from Eleanor O. Leavens to Theodore Roosevelt

Eleanor O. Leavens asks Theodore Roosevelt how to obtain a copy of an article Roosevelt wrote on Irish language and dialect.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-23

Creator(s)

Leavens, Eleanor O. (Eleanor Osgood), 1860-1944

Letter from Pear Wight to J. R. Thornton

Pearl Wight encourages J. R. Thornton to amend the Arbitration Treaty Bill with Senator Elihu Root’s amendment and then pass it because it will be able to prevent many wars in the future. Wight compares international arbitration to businessmen settling their disputes with compromise rather than long lawsuits.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Wight, Pearl, 1844-1920

Letter from J. William White to Theodore Roosevelt

J. William White shares his remarks with Theodore Roosevelt regarding his opposition to allowing automobile racing in Fairmont Park. White hopes Roosevelt is well and hopes to shake Roosevelt’s hand the next time he is in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

White, J. William (James William), 1850-1916

Letter from Frederick M. Munroe to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick M. Munroe is sending Theodore Roosevelt something he saved while auctioning most of his antiques after his wife died. Munroe shares where each of his three children are now and that he is once again a boarder. Munroe writes that many people wish Roosevelt would change his mind.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Munroe, Frederick M. (Frederick Mitchell), 1858-1938

Telegram from John O. Yeiser to Frank Harper

John O. Yeiser asks Frank Harper for permission to make the letters public in light of today’s developments in Washington.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928

Letter from D. A. Nunn to Theodore Roosevelt

D. A. Nunn tells Theodore Roosevelt there is a noticeably strong undercurrent and the people of the South are for Roosevelt’s nomination, regardless of their political party. Nunn was postmaster and a “Brownlow Republican” for a long time, but was pushed out by the “Sanders element” and replaced by his brother.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Nunn, D. A.

Letter from Charles Lincoln White to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Lincoln White sends Theodore Roosevelt a small book on a situation churches of all denominations are facing. White believes Roosevelt might enjoy looking through it as it discusses topics of which Roosevelt has made a special study.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-24

Creator(s)

White, Charles Lincoln, 1863-1941

Letter from Leonard Wood to Frank Harper

Leonard Wood tells Frank Harper he received Harper’s letter and will review the papers, but he does not believe there is much hope that anything can be done for this case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-24

Creator(s)

Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927