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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Haven Schauffler

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Haven Schauffler

Theodore Roosevelt looks forward to reading Robert Haven Schauffler’s article and mentions that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt wants to see Schauffler the next time he is in New York. Roosevelt discusses the mix of races in the United States and agreed with Schauffler’s opinions, but he suggests that, next time, he mention who the foreigners were. Roosevelt suggests that Jewish children are brighter than American children and Irish children come afterwards, but for the police department, the opposite is true. Roosevelt recommended that they avoid dogmatism and complete generalization, though.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-02-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Sandford Martin

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Sandford Martin

Theodore Roosevelt snidely remarks that a private letter of his to Frank Andrew Munsey has been released, possibly by Missouri Governor Herbert S. Hadley, and that he will send Edward Sandford Martin an enclosed copy of the letter exchange regarding his position on nomination. He states that he has been reading the book Stover at Yale by Owen Johnson, and he met with Johnson recently. Roosevelt reminds Martin that if he and his son George Whitney Martin attend that dinner, they must visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-02-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt advises Archibald B. Roosevelt to sell the horse, Diablo, as they can get through their desert trip without him. Theodore informs Archibald that he had contact with H. D. Evans, and he will discuss the Harvard matter with Archibald. Theodore suggests that Archibald not attend Harvard until next year. His brothers, Kermit Roosevelt and Nicolas Roosevelt agree.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-02-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert H. Sargent

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert H. Sargent

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with Herbet H. Sargent’s letter and values his opinions. He hopes Sargent will publish another history of the Battle of Santiago during the Spanish-American War. He mentions that he enjoyed French Ensor Chadwick’s book as well. Roosevelt clarifies that he has not read Henry W. Wessells’ letter yet. Roosevelt asks if Sargent has seen Samuel S. Sumner’s letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-02-01