Letter from Thomas Goode Jones to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Children, Conduct of life, Gifts, Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904, Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885, Gratitude, Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863, Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826, Southern States, Washington, George, 1732-1799
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District Judge Jones’s grandchildren thought that they should send President Roosevelt a Christmas gift, which prompted Jones to write to Roosevelt. Jones reflects on his life and career to Roosevelt, and thanks him for the good he has done for the country while in office. He sends him a small token commemorating Stonewall Jackson, which he says has no value other than being a link to the past, and that Roosevelt can therefore accept it without being put under any obligation. Goode praises Roosevelt’s integrity in not running for a third presidential term.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-22
Creator(s)
Jones, Thomas Goode, 1844-1914
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
6
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 Thomas Goode Jones to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 22, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59834. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Jones, Thomas Goode, 1844-1914. Letter from Thomas Goode Jones to Theodore Roosevelt. [22 Dec. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 23, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59834.
APA:
Jones, Thomas Goode, 1844-1914., [1908, December 22]. Letter from Thomas Goode Jones to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59834.
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. January 23, 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.
