Hunt, Leigh S. J., 1855-1933

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-04-01

Creator(s)

Hunt, Leigh S. J., 1855-1933

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Leigh S. J. Hunt recently returned from the Pacific Coast and will leave for a trip through the iron region. His observations lead him to believe the country is “on the eve of trying times.” Union victory in England’s labor war will likely affect the United States, possibly to the extent that the “strong men of the nation” are needed to prevent a revolution. Theodore Roosevelt’s record is sufficient that he would not need a platform, but Hunt proposes one based on universal progress, stability, and courage.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-18

Leigh S. J. Hunt informs President Roosevelt that he has finished arrangements for the upcoming safari.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-23

Leigh S. J. Hunt wants to help entertain President Roosevelt in Khartoum, but has heard that Sirdar F. R. Wingate would also like this honor. If so, Hunt will propose that he fund the entertainments that Wingate hosts. Roosevelt will thus have access to excellent facilities without being beholden to anyone. Hunt asks that Roosevelt send along his post-presidency mailing address so that Hunt can update him after discussing the matter with Wingate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-07

Leigh S. J. Hunt thanks President Roosevelt for remembering him kindly during his son’s illness and would like his thoughts on what to do beyond Gondokoro on their riverboat trip. Hunt also sympathizes with Roosevelt’s recent struggles with Congress and assures him that he has many supporters around the country.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-12

Leigh S. J. Hunt predicts that war is in sight between Russia and Japan and asks Nicholas Butler to keep President Roosevelt from being swayed by Russian sympathizers. Hunt predicts that Japan would be victorious and easily defeat Russia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-17