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Massachusetts Historical Society

Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society celebrates history as “not just a series of events that happened to individuals long ago but … integral to the fabric of our daily lives.” The MHS is noted for its holdings of personal papers related to John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.

Theodore Roosevelt related items in this collection include photos of Roosevelt speaking at his inauguration, TR in his frontiersman attire, as well as a signed photograph given from Roosevelt to his close friend and confidant Henry Cabot Lodge. Letters from TR to Lodge are also included. Other correspondence highlights are Roosevelt writing to members of the Saltonstall family and a letter from Roosevelt to Mary Bowditch Forbes commenting on pacifist women.

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

President Roosevelt tells Postmaster General Meyer to give “a severe wigging” to First Assistant Postmaster General Charles P. Grandfield for his “hideous blunder,” and he advises Meyer to carefully examine the language Grandfield uses in future letters that Meyer is asked to sign. Roosevelt further advises that Meyer explain to Charles A. Culberson what has happened and thank him for calling attention to an improper practice that Meyer will end now that he is aware of it. Roosevelt feels that Grandfield’s letter will not cause real trouble but that the man must understand that a second blunder like this is not acceptable.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1908-07-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

President Roosevelt had intended to accept J. T. McCleary’s resignation as Second Assistant Postmaster General effective on the 15th of October. In light of Postmaster General Meyer’s letter, however, he will accept the resignation effective immediately. Roosevelt did not ask for McCleary to resign because of his position regarding the trusts, as McCleary seems to believe, but because Roosevelt could not have two federal officials cause a scandal by fighting between themselves.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1908-09-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Theodore Roosevelt informs George von Lengerke Meyer that the cartridges from the Winchester company are set to arrive soon by boat. Roosevelt thanks Marian Alice Appleton Meyer for the letter to himself and Edith Roosevelt. Roosevelt would like to visit Meyer after his trip to Africa to discuss matters relating to Meyer’s appointment as Secretary of Navy and the importance of avoiding blunders on the international front.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1909-03-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Theodore Roosevelt recounts for George von Lengerke Meyer the “really great sport” he and son Kermit Roosevelt are encountering on their African safari, including the numbers and types of animals they’ve killed. Roosevelt hopes Meyer will give his regards to his wife Marian Alice Appleton Meyer and President Taft, whom he thinks “has done admirably.”

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1909-05-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Theodore Roosevelt always knew George von Lengerke Meyer would do well as head of the Navy and congratulates him on his speech. Roosevelt describes the luck he has had hunting on African safari and the numbers and types of animals shot, 33 in total for Roosevelt, and 27 for his son Kermit Roosevelt. The elder Roosevelt apologizes for the short pencil-written letter and sends well wishes to Meyer’s wife, Marian Alice Appleton Meyer.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1909-09-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Theodore Roosevelt writes George von Lengerke Meyer as he is steaming down the White Nile River towards Khartoum. He thinks Meyer would have really enjoyed the safari. Roosevelt is proud that Kermit has developed so well, and he informs Meyer that they are bringing home the skins of three large eland which will go to a museum. Roosevelt was very impressed with Meyer’s report, but he cannot believe what a “scoundrel” Eugene Hale is.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1910-03-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George von Lengerke Meyer

Theodore Roosevelt sends New Year’s greetings to Secretary of the Navy Meyer and his wife Marian Alice Appleton Meyer. Roosevelt recently discussed Meyer’s physical test work with Cameron McRae Winslow. Roosevelt believes William Sowden Sims has done more for the marksmanship of the Navy than anyone else, regardless of his indiscretions.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1910-12-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Davis Long

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Davis Long

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt advises Secretary Long that monitor ships ought to be put into commission to maintain parity with the Spanish Navy. Recent events, including the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba, have highlighted the need for a strong naval force. While Congress may balk at increasing the size of the Navy, Roosevelt cautions that “it may be held against us for all time to come, not merely by the men of today, but by those who read the history in the future” if the Department does not recommend it.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1898-02-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919