Letter from James E. Dunning to William Loeb
Subject(s): Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Europe, Italy--Milan, Political campaigns, Politicians--Public opinion, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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James E. Dunning writes to William Loeb out of concern over William Jennings Bryan. Dunning is the consul at Milan and met with Bryan while he was traveling around Europe. He reports that Bryan is more popular in Europe than he is in America, but that his ego and image are becoming increasingly concerning. Bryan is attempting to imitate Theodore Roosevelt and has taken on Roosevelt’s “popularity” in the way that he meets with the people. Dunning would like his concerns and observations to be anonymously reported to Roosevelt, so that Roosevelt perhaps might reconsider his decision not to run for office again. Bryan is “doing everything in his power to imitate the President,” and Dunning is concerned that without Roosevelt’s intervention, he may be successfully elected.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-20
Creator(s)
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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 James E. Dunning to William Loeb. [August 20, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53891. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Dunning, James E., 1873-1931. Letter from James E. Dunning to William Loeb. [20 Aug. 1906]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53891.
APA:
Dunning, James E., 1873-1931., [1906, August 20]. Letter from James E. Dunning to William Loeb.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53891.
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 6, 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.
