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Judge Buffington writes to Edith Roosevelt and praises her and Quentin Roosevelt. Buffington encloses magazine clippings about Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad visiting Quentin’s grave, and a picture of the gravesite. Envelope included.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1923-10-03
Judge Buffington writes to Edith Roosevelt and compares the death of Quentin Roosevelt to the death of Christ. He speaks of the meaning of “sympathy,” and Quentin’s “life work was done early and done well.” Author recalls visit to Edith Roosevelt at her home, seeing her service pin, which now has one gold star. Edith “bought that star with (her) hearts blood.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-11-24
Judge Joseph Buffington sends Theodore Roosevelt a paper on the use of armor plating on naval vessels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-18
Joseph Buffington requests Attorney General Knox’s opinion concerning James Russell Parsons, whom he is considering for President of Trinity College.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-02
Joseph Buffington requests President Roosevelt’s opinion concerning James Russell Parsons, whom he is considering for President of Trinity College.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-02