Letter from I. K. Russell to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Baldwin, Simeon E. (Simeon Eben), 1840-1927, Cannon, Frank J., Goodwin, C. C. (Charles Carroll), 1832-1917, Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931, Mormons--Political activity, Polygamy, Press and politics, Salt Lake Tribune (Firm), Schurman, Jacob Gould, 1854-1942, Smoot, Reed, 1862-1941, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Truthfulness and falsehood, Utah
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I. K. Russell follows up on an earlier letter he sent discussing charges regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s attitude with Senator Reed Smoot retaining his seat after he was charged with polygamy. Further charges have been made regarding this and Russell would like a statement from Roosevelt about it. Russell provides information about his journalism background and strong support of Roosevelt’s policies.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-02-08
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from I. K. Russell to Theodore Roosevelt. [February 8, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o64530. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Russell, I. K. (Isaac K.). Letter from I. K. Russell to Theodore Roosevelt. [8 Feb. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. April 16, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o64530.
APA:
Russell, I. K. (Isaac K.)., [1911, February 8]. Letter from I. K. Russell to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o64530.
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. April 16, 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.
