Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood
Subject(s): Ankle--Wounds and injuries, Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Democratic Party (U.S.), Generals--Conduct of life, Hamilton, Ian, 1853-1947, Johnston, Gordon, 1874-1934, Parker, Alton B. (Alton Brooks), 1852-1926, Philippines, Presidents--Public opinion
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President Roosevelt tells General Wood that he recently spoke with Gordon Johnston, a former rough rider, who is “full of enthusiasm about [Wood] and not a little disgusted with the attitude of the southern Democrats in Congress,” who disapprove of Wood’s actions in the Philippines fighting the Moro bandits. Roosevelt has been resting this summer, although he sprained his ankle and has not gotten as much exercise as he wished. He feels that politically he has been successful the past several years, but “it is about time for the swing of the pendulum,” and comments on the strength of the Democratic party.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-07-30
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood. [July 30, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o196191. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood. [30 Jul. 1906]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o196191.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1906, July 30]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o196191.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
