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Governor Roosevelt discusses selecting and appointing a judge. Following the advice of Frederick William Holls, Roosevelt plans to appoint a Republican. He will not appoint Judge Joseph Francis Daly to the position based on the emphatic suggestion of Holls.
1900-08-29
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that he cannot attend the Washington celebration or the Pennsylvania Society dinner. He compliments Holls on his book.
1900-11-21
Although Vice President Roosevelt must deny the request of Frederick William Holls, he offers to wait until he sees Holls. Roosevelt asks if Holls can come to Sagamore Hill, since Roosevelt has much to tell him. He notes that “in presiding over the Senate the trouble is not in learning the rules, but in learning the customs.”
1901-03-13
Vice President Roosevelt will discuss the situation with Frederick William Holls when they meet in Yonkers. He discusses the logistics of his arrival.
1901-03-26
President Roosevelt thanks Frederick William Holls for his note and discusses articles printed in the Express and the Review of Reviews written about him.
1901-10-07
President Roosevelt believes that it is incorrect to call the proposed tribunal an arbitration, noting that he will not sanction an arbitration and has not done so in the past. He would be willing to meet with Frederick William Holls and Andrew Shaw together or separately at any time.
1903-02-03
President Roosevelt regrets that Frederick William Holls cannot accept the position in the State Department concerning the Venezuelan business. He does not believe that they will agree to the alliance that concerns Holls, noting that he thinks any suggestion to the contrary is “all newspaper talk.” Roosevelt will discuss the matter when he meets with Holls.
1903-05-14
A picture letter caricaturing Theodore Roosevelt’s son Kermit and daughter-in-law Belle. It depicts the “Hurrahs” reading instead of preparing to catch a train while an upset clock and sister-in-law look on.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1916-1918
Chairman of the New York State Republican committee Benjamin B. Odell will inform Frederick William Holls about the meeting in Yonkers. Governor Roosevelt plans to send a letter to Lemuel Ely Quigg about the possibility of Roosevelt and Holls being speakers at the Cooper Union meeting.
1898-10-11
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that he cannot come to Yonkers at the present, mentioning the pressure he is under. He asks if Holls can visit on Monday, noting the possibility of Albert Shaw and Nicholas Murray Butler arriving later.
1899-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt tells Archie Roosevelt that he has read some of the letters written to Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt. He advises Archie not to say anything against his superior officers, since it could get back to them. He also suggests having some part of the letters to Gracie published. Roosevelt understands how hard trench warfare is and does not understand why Archie has not been promoted. He ends with news of the family.
1917-12-03
Theodore Roosevelt is enjoying visiting family. Ted Roosevelt agrees with Archie about the French. Roosevelt discusses how the U.S. draft army is learning the basic skills with inadequate equipment.
1917-12-10
Theodore Roosevelt agrees that the Germans are not likely to revolt against their government due to the German character. He also blames the president for the lack of winter shoes for the troops in Europe and inadequate training equipment in the camps.
1917-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt wrote about Christmas day to Ted Roosevelt and asks that Archie Roosevelt read that letter as well. Roosevelt wonders if he can use his influence to help the troops at the front with the officer changes and to get winter shoes to the troops, but only if Archie wants him to do so. Eleanor can send him the information without going through the censors. Other troops need adequate clothes as well according to a visitor. Roosevelt believes the regular officers are too old and weak to be leading the army.
1917-12-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop about the first chapter of his autobiography and is glad Bishop enjoyed it.
1913-03-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop after reading Bishop’s book. He congratulates Bishop on his work and discusses writing his autobiography.
1913-10-15
Theodore Roosevelt was thrilled to hear that General Pershing had recommended Archie Roosevelt for promotion. General Duncan also praised Archie and Ted Roosevelt. There is a coal shortage in New York. The drafted troops are still using wooden rifles and canons for training. Roosevelt is still trying to get shoes for the troops.
1917-12-30
Theodore Roosevelt is sending Grace Stackpole Roosevelt a copy of his new book and is looking forward to her visit.
1917-04-17
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Grace Stackpole Roosevelt for remembering his birthday. He comments on Archie Roosevelt’s last letter to her and reports that he has grandchildren visiting.
1917-11-01
Theodore Roosevelt explains that Archie Roosevelt married quickly because he was called to duty suddenly.
1917-04-05