Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge
Subject(s): Alaska, Astor, John Jacob, 1864-1912, Authors, American--Books and reading, Baldwin, Simeon E. (Simeon Eben), 1840-1927, Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah), 1862-1927, Boundary disputes, Bribery, Canada, Commercial treaties, Crawford, Lewis F. (Lewis Ferandus), 1870-1936, Democratic Party (U.S.), Elections, Gamble, Robert J. (Robert Jackson), 1851-1924, Hepburn, Mr. (William Peters), 1833-1916, Illinois, Illinois. General Assembly, Indiana, International relations, Iowa, Lorimer, William, 1861-1934, Massachusetts, Massachusetts--Boston, Mississippi, New York (State)--Albany, New York (State). Legislature. Senate, Platt, Thomas Collier, 1833-1910, Political crimes and offenses--Investigation, Political parties--Platforms, Press and politics, Progressive Party (1912), Reciprocity, Reciprocity (Commerce), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Root, Elihu, 1845-1937, Speeches, addresses, etc., Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Tweed, Charles H., United States. Congress. Senate
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Theodore Roosevelt complains about misrepresentations in the press, such as publications appearing in Hearst’s American, and including a recent conflict with Governor Baldwin and previous battles with Senator Platt. He agrees with Senator Lodge regarding Canadian reciprocity and is distressed at the many contradictions in the potential treaty. Roosevelt believes that the Lorimer case is very clear. He views Senator Lorimer’s unexpected election, corrupt past, and the bribery confessions of Illinois legislators as sufficient proof of Lorimer’s guilt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-31
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
5
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge. [January 31, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o215566. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge. [31 Jan. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o215566.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1911, January 31]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o215566.
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.
