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Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932

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Letter from Edwin A. Van Valkenburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edwin A. Van Valkenburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Edwin A. Van Valkenburg responds to Theodore Roosevelt’s request for a copy of a letter sent on June 14, 1911, as Roosevelt is upset about a false story circulating. The story concerns a false statement that Roosevelt endorsed William H. Taft’s renomination for president. Van Valkenburg attempts to reassure Roosevelt about the situation. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-05

Creator(s)

Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932

Letter from Edwin A. Van Valkenburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edwin A. Van Valkenburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Edwin A. Van Valkenburg was unaware that a young man in his office telegraphed Theodore Roosevelt about the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, election. He agrees with Roosevelt for declining to comment and apologizes for him having been in such a position. Van Valkenburg comments on the election that he “never saw a band of plunderers so unmercifully whipped.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-14

Creator(s)

Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932