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

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-12-18

Creator(s)

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

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-12-08

Creator(s)

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

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-12-06

Creator(s)

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

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-23

Creator(s)

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

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-20

Creator(s)

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

Recipient

Curry, George, 1861-1947

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, therefore Llewellyn does not believe he can and should 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

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-06

Creator(s)

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

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-15

Creator(s)

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

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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

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

William H. H. Llewellyn attaches a receipt for a book he sent to Theodore Roosevelt. The book concerns Roosevelt’s regiment in the Spanish-American War, and the Spanish-American War as a whole. Llewellyn states Ralph Emerson Twitchell worked hard on the piece. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-22

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

William H. H. Llewellyn writes to Theodore Roosevelt of his disappoint, and that he wishes to take Kermit Roosevelt to various locations in New Mexico. Llewellyn asks Roosevelt if Kermit can be his guest. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-10

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

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

William H. H. Llewellyn just missed Theodore Roosevelt’s train after his speech but is glad Roosevelt got to meet his son, Theodore R. Llewellyn. He wants to talk about the situation in New Mexico regarding the Department of Justice, which only has one representative. With the troubles in Mexico and the violation of neutrality and customs laws, there should be more representatives. Llewellyn discusses situations where “there has been some very high handed doings in connection with the enforcement of the law.” He also wanted to talk to Roosevelt about being appointed to the International Boundary Commission, especially after Anson Mills’ “scurrilous” attack on Roosevelt in the newspapers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-15

William H. H. Llewellyn informs Theodore Roosevelt that he has been made part of a committee to arrange a welcome for Roosevelt when he visits Mesilla Valley in New Mexico. The population of the valley wants Roosevelt to give a speech from his train car, and Llewellyn asks Roosevelt to give them all the time he can.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-03

William H. H. Llewellyn sends Theodore Roosevelt a clipping from an Albuquerque newspaper, and provides Roosevelt an update on plans for his visit to El Paso. Several secretaries of prominent people involved with the Mexican Revolution wish to speak with Roosevelt, and Llewellyn encourages Roosevelt to meet with them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-27

William H. H. Llewellyn was just in El Paso attending matters for the Justice Department. While he was there he saw Territorial Governor George Curry. When Roosevelt visits, Curry wants a big dinner. Llewellyn believes that Roosevelt’s visit to Albuquerque should be “state-wide,” with Curry presiding. He discusses details of his plan, which can be worked out later.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-08