Letter from Lincoln Steffens to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Aldrich, Nelson W. (Nelson Wilmarth), 1841-1915, Big business, Interviews, Journalism, Kean, John, 1852-1914, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Trusts, Industrial, Trusts, Industrial--Government policy
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Lincoln Steffens writes to President Roosevelt to put some facts and conclusions on record that they have come to together. Steffens clarifies that Roosevelt is not responsible for any articles that Steffens writes, and illuminates the course of an interview that he had with Roosevelt–having an open conversation with him and offering him every chance to correct any errors that may have slipped into the record of the interview. Steffens reiterates a point that he had raised to Roosevelt in the interview that he was trying to get him to think more deeply on political criticism in the United States, and to reflect on the actions of the government and the ways in which it is able to relate to corporations and trusts. Steffens has always respected Roosevelt, in spite of their disagreements, and looks forward to speaking to him in person soon.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-06-09
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
7
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 Lincoln Steffens to Theodore Roosevelt. [June 9, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58701. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Steffens, Lincoln, 1866-1936. Letter from Lincoln Steffens to Theodore Roosevelt. [9 Jun. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58701.
APA:
Steffens, Lincoln, 1866-1936., [1908, June 9]. Letter from Lincoln Steffens to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58701.
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.
