Letter from Thomas R. Lounsbury to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Apostles, Books and reading, Browning, Robert, 1812-1889, College students' writings, English language--Composition, History--Book reviews, Letters, Public opinion, Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943, University of Virginia
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Thomas R. Lounsbury thanks Theodore Roosevelt for writing regarding his book on Robert Browning and recent article published in Harper’s Weekly. Lounsbury believes the fervor around Browning has died out, but enjoyed a review in the North American which called Lounsbury “the apostle of lawlessness” in language. Lounsbury does not believe composition should be abolished in colleges, but does think forcing students who do not gain from it is a waste of time for the student and instructor. Lounsbury is pleasantly surprised by the letters he has received sympathizing with his opinion in his published article, something he has not experienced before.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-12-15
Creator(s)
Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
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 R. Lounsbury to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 15, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73626. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915. Letter from Thomas R. Lounsbury to Theodore Roosevelt. [15 Dec. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73626.
APA:
Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915., [1911, December 15]. Letter from Thomas R. Lounsbury to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73626.
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 13, 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.
