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Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

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Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn informs Theodore Roosevelt of the public opinion of the presidential nomination in the New Mexico Territory. William H. Taft did not provide statehood for New Mexico and therefore Llewellyn does not believe he can win the vote. Llewellyn does not believe Roosevelt would accept the nomination, even if he were offered it from both parties and ran unopposed. Llewellyn also sends updates on his job opportunities and of those around him Roosevelt knows.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his words on Ralph Emerson Twitchell’s book. Llewellyn updates Roosevelt on the process for making a new state, and he states that David J. Leahy is on the ticket in Las Vegas, Nevada for district judge. Llewellyn also updates Roosevelt on the construction of dam and various political happenings. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-14

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

Colonel Llewellyn has recently returned from New York where he met David M. Goodrich who is delighted to be one of President Roosevelt’s escorts at his inauguration. Llewellyn reports that “Comrad[e] Johnson,” of Troop “G”, has been converted and is a full fledged evangelist. He is currently working with Swedish and Norwegian sailors and has been quite successful.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-20

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Pearl Holderman

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Pearl Holderman

William H.H. Llewellyn writes to Pearl Holderman, at the request of Theodore Roosevelt, to arrange accommodations for her in New Mexico for health reasons. Llewellyn commends the healthy New Mexico climate for lung trouble. He reflects on Roosevelt’s and his friendship with her deceased brother, Bert T. Holderman, who had served with the Rough Riders. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-10-02

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn notifies Theodore Roosevelt that all the Roosevelt supporters who ran for election under the Republican Party won in New Mexico. Llewellyn notes the victory of George W. Armijo as State Corporation Commissioner, among others. Morgan O. Llewellyn joined the Democratic Party and ran for District Attorney in Dona Ana, Otera, and Lincoln, New Mexico; and Llewellyn believes he should have stayed with the Republican Party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-09

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn writes Theodore Roosevelt on his return from Santa Fe, New Mexico where the Republican Central Committee met and a call for statehood was made. Llewellyn supports George Curry for congressman, and he cannot decide if he himself will run for anything. Llewellyn shares a story he heard from a man on a train. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-09

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn tells Theodore Roosevelt that he recently shook hands with Roque González Garza, who is involved in the Mexican Revolution. Llewellyn is afraid that trouble will continue for a long time in Mexico if there is no compromise. The reception Roosevelt has received in Texas and New Mexico have convinced Llewellyn that Roosevelt and his policies are even more beloved by the people than they were when he was in office. Llewellyn feels sad he was left at El Paso by accident, and asks what Roosevelt’s route is so that he can possibly meet up with him again.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-16

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Telegram from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn tells Theodore Roosevelt that he unfortunately arrived just as Roosevelt’s train was pulling out of the station, and was left on the train platform. The conductor of Roosevelt’s train has a gift of flowers for Roosevelt’s wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Llewellyn will send Roosevelt further messages at Phoenix, Arizona.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-15

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927