Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Thomas R. Lounsbury thanks Theodore Roosevelt for writing regarding his book on Robert Browning and recent article published in Harper’s Weekly. Lounsbury believes the fervor around Browning has died out, but enjoyed a review in the North American which called Lounsbury “the apostle of lawlessness” in language. Lounsbury does not believe composition should be abolished in colleges, but does think forcing students who do not gain from it is a waste of time for the student and instructor. Lounsbury is pleasantly surprised by the letters he has received sympathizing with his opinion in his published article, something he has not experienced before.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Thomas R. Lounsbury informs President Roosevelt that he will let him know when the Cooper committee needs the president’s assistance in erecting a monument. Lounsbury also accepts an invitation to visit the White House, especially since he has recently become an emeritus professor and is able to travel more now.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-13

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Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Thomas R. Lounsbury congratulates President Roosevelt on the recent election results. Lounsbury will not be able to accept an invitation to visit Roosevelt soon. He studied “anti-Roosevelt” publications during the campaign and might send a review of the materials to the president.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-12

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Thomas R. Lounsbury has been working on a book recently, and asks for President Roosevelt’s assistance to make sure that he has clearly expressed an idea of Roosevelt’s. Lounsbury also tells Roosevelt about a recent visit William H. Taft made to Yale during its commencement week.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-25

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Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-02

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Historian and scholar Thomas Lounsbury tells President Roosevelt that, generally speaking, uneducated people behave and think poorly–especially if they do not think well of the Presidents’ policies and motives. Lounsbury also discusses Shakespeare and some books Roosevelt sent him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-11

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Thomas R. Lounsbury has finished correcting the final proof of a book and is about to depart for Europe. Before he goes, he wishes to express his admiration of President Roosevelt and his pride in his native country under Roosevelt’s leadership. He feels that Roosevelt embodies the ideals of American citizenship.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-04

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Thomas R. Lounsbury is having success with a petition in support of President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-23

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Thomas R. Lounsbury wants President Roosevelt to know that the petition from Yale University transmitted by Senator Hoar does not reflect the general sentiment of the university.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-14

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury was pleased to hear of Ted Roosevelt’s recovery from pneumonia.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-14

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-01-01

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Thomas R. Lounsbury thanks Theodore Roosevelt for returning some articles he had sent him and discusses a recent visit he made to the Roosevelts’ home.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1895-01-18

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Thomas R. Lounsbury responds to Theodore Roosevelt’s critique of his Studies in Chaucer. He encourages Roosevelt in his work of civil service reform.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1892-05-05

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915