Wallace, Henry, 1836-1916

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-08-31

Creator(s)

Wallace, Henry, 1836-1916

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Henry Wallace thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter from September 15th. He asks permission to read a portion to the National Conservation Congress and asks for a substitution letter to read otherwise. He asks Roosevelt to emphasize the importance of developing farmers’ and country life. He promises to meet Roosevelt next time he is in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-18

Henry Wallace sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his speech on the Rural Church and a book he wrote twelve years ago about trusts. He enjoyed Roosevelt’s recent article in the Outlook, especially because he was preparing to give a lecture about King Solomon. After a lecture series in February or March, he will visit their mutual friends and plans to see Roosevelt. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-04

Henry Wallace sends Theodore Roosevelt Edward N. Cantwell’s book on Cantwell genealogy and expects he will enjoy the preface. He comments on the family’s history and propagation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-23

Henry Wallace writes a letter of introduction for Lewis W. Smith, who wishes to consult with Theodore Roosevelt regarding a manuscript written by Charles F. Clark.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-02

Creator(s)

Wallace, Henry, 1836-1916

Henry Wallace requests a signed photograph of Theodore Roosevelt. He comments on the Iowa General Assembly’s deadlock.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-26

Henry Wallace considers President William H. Taft’s uprightness. He does not remember what he wrote to Gifford Pinchot and compares the matter to Henry James’ metaphor of a man and a squirrel. Wallace hopes there will be no alienation between Roosevelt and Pinchot.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-11

Henry Wallace had a long talk with Theodore Roosevelt in which Roosevelt explained his involvement in the New York elections. Wallace told Roosevelt that he and Gifford Pinchot agreed that President Taft was unfit for the presidency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-11-05