Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte
Subject(s): Books and reading, Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Cabinet officers--Resignation, Cabinet officers--Selection and appointment, Colonies--Administration, International relations, Patronage, Political, Political corruption, Quotations, Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932, United States territories and possessions, United States. Department of the Treasury, United States. Dept. of the Treasury, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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Theodore Roosevelt used an extensive quotation from Charles J. Bonaparte in his recently published book, America and the World War. Roosevelt believes the president is responsible for his officials and relates his actions that forced Leslie M. Shaw out of the Treasury Department to avoid a scandal. He compares that situation to Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan’s letter to Mr. Vick, noting that the ultimate responsibility lies with President Wilson. Roosevelt believes the spoils system is a “capital crime” when dealing with non-American people as the honor of the United States is at stake. Bryan’s letter invites corruption and Roosevelt believes the Wilson administration is “debauching” overseas territories.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-01-22
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte. [January 22, 1915]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o211484. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte. [22 Jan. 1915]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 26, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o211484.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1915, January 22]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o211484.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 26, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
