Women’s rights; and the duties of both men and women
Theodore Roosevelt professes his support for women’s rights and the responsibilities of both males and females in safeguarding those rights.
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1912-02-03
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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
Theodore Roosevelt informs Anna Roosevelt Cowles that a nerve specialist has been in to consult with Alec Lambert on Edith Roosevelt’s condition, which has been worse for the last two or three days after her recent concussion and neck-vertebrae injury. The specialist suggested that she will not be able to see outsiders or have visitors in the house for the next two to three weeks, especially while nurses are with her around the clock, which means Cowles’s visit will need to be rescheduled. Roosevelt is extremely sorry and is still impressed with Ethel’s dedication and hopes she does not tire out.
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1911-10-13
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for the Christmas gifts of a lamp and a hearth brush, saying that he especially wanted the lamp and it has already added to his comfort. He misses her and wishes he could talk with her and William Sheffield Cowles about his complicated political situation. He sends his regards to William Sheffield Cowles, Jr., understanding that he has had a difficult time but he knows it would be harder if he were taken away now. Roosevelt is certain young Sheffield will win out because he has the right stuff in him.
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1911-12-27
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
Theodore Roosevelt replies to Anna Roosevelt Cowles about Elisha Ely Garrison, a good man who was in his regiment. Garrison wrote to Roosevelt recently because he is interested in financial legislation and hoped Roosevelt would discuss it with him. Roosevelt says that Garrison is a real friend and a Yale man; Roosevelt always listens to him when he visits and sends him a follow-up letter of acknowledgement when he sends a manuscript or pamphlet. Roosevelt shares that he and Edith Roosevelt laughed when they read Cowles’ account of the Frederika Bremer celebration and about William Sheffield Cowles Jr. playing football to work off the extra treats at Christmas.
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1911-12-29
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
Theodore Roosevelt writes that Edith Roosevelt is much better after suffering from erysipelas for the last several months. Alec Lambert gave Edith four injections that seem to have reduced the duration of the disease. Roosevelt wishes he could see his sister and William Sheffield Cowles so he could discuss his political situation with them. He thinks being nominated at all would be a misfortune, but “to be nominated by a bare majority of the popular vote would be a calamity.” While there may be some anti-Taft sentiment, he believes Taft will be renominated without much opposition, and he may win the election if Democrats split into factions. Roosevelt mentions concern over whether William Sheffield Cowles, Jr. returned to school a bit more content.
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1912-01-12
Fragment of speech draft for “A Charter of Democracy”
Addition to an earlier draft of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech to the Ohio Constitutional Convention in February 1912. In this insertion, Roosevelt explains his support for recall of judicial decisions. The first page of the addition appears to be missing.
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1912
Notes by Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt reflects on the idea of law and morality in early 20th century America.
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How a moral issue can seem blurred
In a speech, Theodore Roosevelt attacks President Willliam H. Taft’s “feeble intentions” and his unscrupulous tactics in his New Jersey campaign.
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1912
Manuscript by Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt comments on the role of the media in shaping political favor with the masses.
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William A. Baillie-Grohman
Theodore Roosevelt thanks author William A. Baillie-Grohman for a rifle Baillie-Grohman gave him and expresses his enthusiasm for their meeting in London.
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1910
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Burroughs
President Roosevelt expresses his appreciation for author and conservationist John Burroughs’s gift of the book, Far and Near, and encourages him to make note of his trip to Yellowstone in the next book.
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1904-11-11
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles G. Cadwalader
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Charles G. Cadwalader for his letter and his invitation to view materials in his library.
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1886-01-10
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sullivan Clarkson
President Roosevelt advises Republican delegate James Sullivan Clarkson to take caution in his dealings with the United States Civil Service Committee, but to feel free to call on Roosevelt or his allies if need be.
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1902-05-05
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Hotchkiss
Theodore Roosevelt writes to introduce Judge Hotchkiss to Witald Seiber de Rylski, editor of Buffalo’s Polish Daily. Roosevelt asks that Hotchkiss meet with Rylski to gain his help with the campaign.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1912-07-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sullivan Clarkson
President Roosevelt expresses his pleasure in recently seeing James Sullivan Clarkson and states that he will need more time in considering issues on immigration.
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1901-12-24
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sullivan Clarkson
President Roosevelt encourages James Sullivan Clarkson to arrange a meeting with New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell and expresses his own hopes of seeing Clarkson upon his return from a trip to New England.
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1902-08-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sullivan Clarkson
President Roosevelt expresses to James Sullivan Clarkson his wish for the sincere and free willed support of constituents in the Southern States, in particular African Americans. Roosevelt also critiques the media, specifically The New York Times and the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, for their sensationalization of his political motives.
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1903-03-13
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sullivan Clarkson
President Roosevelt requests to meet with James Sullivan Clarkson and further discuss Sullivan’s opinion on William Loeb, party politics in Ohio and Iowa, and the press’s position on the President’s re-election campaign. The President specifically criticizes Gunton’s Magazine.
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1903-05-27
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sullivan Clarkson
President Roosevelt thanks James Sullivan Clarkson for forwarding him some important correspondence and advises Sullivan that he will pass the information along to Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou.
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1903-08-05
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sullivan Clarkson
President Roosevelt was astonished to hear that General Benjamin F. Tracy was upset at the appointment of Charles Edward Magoon as general counsel for the Panama Canal Commission and believes that Tracy must have misunderstood the situation.
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1904-08-02