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Johnson, Bradley T. (Bradley Tyler), 1829-1903

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Letter from Bradley T. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Bradley T. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Bradley T. Johnson asks President Roosevelt to have the Secretary of State request a $100,000 appropriation to edit the records of the State Department. Johnson says, “I am a very unhappy old man & I want employment to occupy my time & thoughts.” Johnson looks forward to seeing Mrs. Roosevelt and the children.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-05

Creator(s)

Johnson, Bradley T. (Bradley Tyler), 1829-1903

Letter from Bradley T. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Bradley T. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Bradley T. Johnson thanks President Roosevelt for his letter. He explains that the main thing he has to live for is the success of his grandson and writes to Roosevelt about his grandson’s options of joining the Army or Navy. Johnson mentions the possibility of Congress increasing the President’s power of appointment to military academies. He hopes to call on Roosevelt sometime soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-11

Creator(s)

Johnson, Bradley T. (Bradley Tyler), 1829-1903

Letter from Bradley T. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Bradley T. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Bradley T. Johnson has received Governor Roosevelt’s book The Rough Riders and calls it a “graphic story of a gallant feat” and compares the experience with his own charge at “The Rail Road Cut,” during the Civil War. Johnson discusses hunting, Roosevelt’s re-election campaign, and sends his love to the Roosevelt family. Johnson also mentions that he will speak with Senator Lodge around Christmas about getting Roosevelt a medal of honor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-07

Creator(s)

Johnson, Bradley T. (Bradley Tyler), 1829-1903