Letter from O. O. Howard to Theodore Roosevelt
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1900-06-22
Creator(s)
Howard, O. O. (Oliver Otis), 1830-1909
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
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Howard, O. O. (Oliver Otis), 1830-1909
Letter from O. O. Howard to William P. Dillingham
O. O. Howard describes a life-sized portrait of Abraham Lincoln that attracted attention at the Lincoln Centennial Association meeting to Senator Dillingham of Vermont. Howard suggests that Congress purchase the portrait for display and values the piece at $4,000.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-02-18
Creator(s)
Letter from O. O. Howard to Theodore Roosevelt
General Howard would like to assist President Roosevelt with his campaign. Except for the tariff issue, Howard can “find very little difference between” the essential components of the platforms. Howard discusses an article in the New York World which claims “extravagant expenditure” during Roosevelt’s term. He mentions several speaking engagements.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-09
Creator(s)
Letter from O. O. Howard to William Loeb
General Howard discusses an open letter printed in the New York World. He would like Loeb to send him “the complete answer in figures which refutes their statements,” most likely referring to claims about spending in Roosevelt’s term.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-08