Letter from John Morley to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Democracy, George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898, India, Mongolia, Political corruption, Politicians--Public opinion, Russia (Federation)--Moscow, Speeches, addresses, etc., United States
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John Morley is flattered and impressed that President Roosevelt has the time and desire to write to him about literary and historical topics despite his demanding position as president. Morley discusses current anxieties surrounding political corruption in the United States, Canada, and Russia, and reflects on his position in the India Office. He is happy that their “scheme of reforms” has achieved success, Morley concludes, fondly remembering Roosevelt’s memorable 1904 election and noting that he will have the “welcome of a King” in Great Britain.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-01-08
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
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 John Morley to Theodore Roosevelt. [January 8, 1909]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59973. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Morley, John, 1838-1923. Letter from John Morley to Theodore Roosevelt. [8 Jan. 1909]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59973.
APA:
Morley, John, 1838-1923., [1909, January 8]. Letter from John Morley to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59973.
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 12, 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.
