Library of Congress Manuscript Division

William T. O’Neil encourages Theodore Roosevelt to remain true to himself and his ideas as he campaigns for the Governorship of New York. O’Neil believes Roosevelt is one of the unique people who are able to “win the world” through their originality. The people who have come to see Roosevelt do so because of who he is and what he stands for, and approve of how he is conducting himself. O’Neil hopes he will not change himself unduly to fit the advice of advisors, regardless of how well-meaning the advice is.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-10-21

An appeal from Philip S. Bevenly to Theodore Roosevelt for funds to help reduce the debt of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-12-14

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-02-11

Creator(s)

Bacon, Robert, 1860-1919

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

George Bird Grinnell has read with great pleasure Theodore Roosevelt’s article on the Rough Riders in the February Scribners. The article is “very vivid and full of life.” The work done by the Rough Riders “will be remembered long after most of us are under the ground.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-02-16

Governor Roosevelt’s military secretary confirms receipt of Low’s letter while Roosevelt is on his annual vacation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-01

James Franklin Bell and George F. Becker provide their opinion on the progress of the Philippine-American War to Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana. Bell and Becker are dismissive of Filipino independence and advocate “vigorous military action” to “conquer the Insurgent forces.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-01

Herman Henry Kohlsaat, an employee of the Chicago Times-Herald, encloses “two editions on your friend Wood,” presumably Leonard Wood, and suggests Governor Roosevelt might like to forward them on to Wood.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-01

Receipt for $31.95 with dates from February 10 to July 8.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-01

John S. Phillips discusses an article Governor Roosevelt has agreed to write about Admiral Dewey for McClure’s magazine.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-02

In response to a previous request from Governor Roosevelt, Celora E. Martin provides his opinion on who should be appointed to the judicial position previously held by Judge Follett. In a situation he deems “not without its embarrassments,” Martin covers the pros and cons of each judge in his district and recommends Judge Walter Lloyd Smith as the only viable candidate. He feels that either Smith ought to be appointed or a judge be selected from some other district. The position is Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, 4th Department.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-03

The Roosevelt Central League, a group of New York City Democrats who supported Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign for governor, express their continued support for his administration. The letter also details the founding of the organization.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-03

Henry D. Purroy describes the Roosevelt Central League, of which he is a founding member, and asks Governor Roosevelt to examine their political statement in the hope that it is in line with Roosevelt’s own thoughts. The Roosevelt League is devoted to sustaining Roosevelt’s administration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-03

Leonard Wood writes from Cuba and provides some thoughts on the state of the American occupation of the island and his difficulties with General Brooks. He also discusses his efforts to improve health and sanitation, especially preventing yellow fever.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-03

Maria Longworth Storer advocates and is seeking support for the elevation of Archbishop John Ireland (1st and 3rd archbishop of St. Paul, MN) to the College of Cardinals and vigorously opposes the elevation of Archbishop Michael Corrigan (3rd archbishop of New York, 1885-1902) to the same position. Storer even claims that Corrigan gave private information to Spain during the Spanish-American War.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-04

Robert Bridges is pleased to hear that Theodore Roosevelt has finished the first draft of the biography of Oliver Cromwell and attempts to assist Roosevelt with the meaning of a particular Greek word.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-05

Charles Noble Gregory is a Theodore Roosevelt supporter and discusses why he believes Roosevelt is a viable candidate compared to President McKinley and William Jennings Bryan. He asks that Roosevelt not make any decisions to jeopardize his candidacy should McKinley not run for reelection or not be selected to run.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-05

Charles J. Schnabel is sending some editorials from the Portland Daily Oregonian to Governor Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-05

Bradley T. Johnson has received Governor Roosevelt’s book The Rough Riders and calls it a “graphic story of a gallant feat” and compares the experience with his own charge at “The Rail Road Cut,” during the Civil War. Johnson discusses hunting, Roosevelt’s re-election campaign, and sends his love to the Roosevelt family. Johnson also mentions that he will speak with Senator Lodge around Christmas about getting Roosevelt a medal of honor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-07

Benjamin B. Odell, Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, informs Governor Roosevelt that he has just returned from six weeks abroad, saying that travel makes one a better Republican. Odell will be in Manhattan soon, and he invites Roosevelt to join him and a senator for dinner.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-08

Herman Henry Kohlsaat advises Governor Roosevelt not to accept an invitation from two clubs because his acceptance could be construed as a bid for the presidency in 1904.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-09