Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Bryce
Subject(s): American Civil War (1861-1865), Germany, Great Britain, Great Britain. Royal Navy, Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948, International relations--Moral and ethical aspects, Politicians--Conduct of life, Politicians--Public opinion, Presidents--Nomination, Progressive Party (1912), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), War--Moral and ethical aspects, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, World War (1914-1918)
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Theodore Roosevelt praises the accomplishments and spirit of the British Navy. He abhors the German cause but also admires their organization and daring. Roosevelt feels that he can separate gallantry and devotion from a side’s cause as members of his family fought for the Confederacy. He can admire their service but deplore the cause they fought for. The Progressive Party is seeking to run Roosevelt as a third party presidential candidate but he will support the Republican nominee, Charles Evans Hughes. Hughes is an upright man who will do better than President Wilson. Roosevelt has a low opinion of Wilson and the “professional intellectuals” that support him.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1916-06-19
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
5
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 James Bryce. [June 19, 1916]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290597. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Bryce. [19 Jun. 1916]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290597.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1916, June 19]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Bryce.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290597.
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. March 5, 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.
