Dunne, Finley Peter, 1867-1936

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-01-10

Creator(s)

Dunne, Finley Peter, 1867-1936

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Finley Peter Dunne hopes that President Roosevelt is not offended by any of his recent jokes in writing Mr. Dooley. He had not thought that his writing had gone too far until people who oppose Roosevelt had approached him with praise, and he now fears that people may take the jokes too seriously sometimes. Dunne also tells Roosevelt what he has seen of popular opinion towards him in the country, saying that people by and large are very affectionate towards him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-07

Finley Peter Dunne thanks President Roosevelt for the interest in his son and for a previous visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-23

Finley Peter Dunne accepts President Roosevelt’s invitation and discusses the role of the Irish in American politics. Dunne is concerned about Roosevelt’s pro-English comments and expresses his disgust with the English government.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-01

Finley Peter Dunne thanks President Roosevelt for the invitation to visit him at the White House. He and his wife will be pleased to accept, but they do not yet feel like going to any large events. Dunne also congratulates Roosevelt on the size of his recent electoral victory. While Dunne has poked fun at Roosevelt through his character of “Mr. Dooley,” he was very happy to see Roosevelt’s success.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11

Finley Peter Dunne is puzzled by the Hapgood correspondence and does not understand why the charge was made. Dunne enjoyed seeing the long line of fighting ships at the review. He would also like to attend target practice with President Roosevelt and then go to Boston.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-11

Finley Peter Dunne and his wife are enthusiastic about going on the Mayflower, and they thank President Roosevelt for inviting them. Dunne says if they cannot find a pilot to take them, they will go anyhow, even if they have to swim.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-02

Finley Peter Dunne apologizes to Theodore Roosevelt for a delayed reply to a letter and shares his opinion on various publishers including Randolph Hearst, Norman Hapgood, and Robert Collier. Dunne agrees with Roosevelt that the Brandenburg article on immigration was a mistake to publish and would like to visit for a ten minute conversation when Roosevelt is available.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-06

Finley Peter Dunne thanks President Roosevelt for supporting his writing. Dunne mentions several events that were subjects of his articles and expresses a humorous frustration with the state of journalism and certain political figures.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-28

Finley Peter Dunne and his wife will be going to Washington, D.C., on January 4 for the diplomatic reception.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-11

Finley Peter Dunne cannot accept President Roosevelt’s invitation as he is getting married tomorrow and “thenceforth will not be accountable for my own actions.” He is coming to Washington in the near future and hopes that he can call upon Roosevelt at that time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-08

Finley Peter Dunne puts a comedic spin on his congratulations to President Roosevelt at the conclusion of the Anthracite Coal Strike.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-23

Finley Peter Dunne would be pleased to dine with President Roosevelt on November 19.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-12

Under different circumstances, Finley Peter Dunne would have accepted President Roosevelt’s invitation to Oyster Bay, New York. He wishes for Roosevelt’s success as he succeeds to the presidency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-14