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Draft of a speech prepared by Theodore Roosevelt to deliver before the 1912 Republican Convention in Chicago, Illinois. He believes the nominating votes have been fixed in President Taft’s favor and refuses to accept any nomination from the convention. Roosevelt announces he will run on a progressive platform.
1912-06
One article and two letters to the editor of the North China Daily News discuss the Chinese boycott. As a protest of American mistreatment of Chinese immigrants, the boycott was a reasonable response, but has taken anti-American and violent undertones.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes H. D. Minot about his summer activities and boating with his cousins, but wishes he could have gone on adventures with Minot. Roosevelt mentions that he has not done much collecting because he does not “approve of too much slaughter.”
1879-07-27
Charles M. Hoyt was not named Postmaster at Haverhill, Massachusetts, despite support from Congressman Augustus Peabody Gardner. The present postmaster, H. L. Pinkham, has been reappointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he looks forward to seeing H. D. Minot and that his family sends their regards. Roosevelt regrets to write that he will not be able to keep up with his society expenses and hopes that he can subscribe at a later date.
1879-01-11
This excerpt from an Evening Sun dispatch reports that Judge Alton B. Parker did not want to meet anyone except members of the Notification Committee and the National and Executive Committees. When W. S. Rodie made this announcement, the enthusiastic Democrats from the Bowery and the Gowanus Canal were disappointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his thanks to H. D. Minot and Mrs. Howe, but writes that he prefers to stay in his own room. Roosevelt writes that Minot’s letter cheered him up and discusses the loss of his father.
1878-02-20
Theodore Roosevelt informs H. D. Minot that he enjoyed his time at camp and was successful in hunting and fishing. Roosevelt also describes the various species of birds that he saw.
1877-07-11
Governor Roosevelt formally regrets that he cannot attend a function for the Military Service Institution due to previous engagements.
1899-02-10
President Roosevelt thanks Kuno Meyer for his book and writes that he has had one of his own books sent to Meyer, as requested.
1907-01-24
Vice President Roosevelt informs Annie Nathan Meyer that he will read her book Poor Priest, but will most likely not tell her what he thinks of it. Roosevelt explains that he has criticized the work of friends in the past, which only led to hurt feelings.
1901-03-29
President Roosevelt writes to Senator Lodge about his misgivings over using his political influence in certain situations. Roosevelt also discusses giving Charles V. Herdliska another consulship and mentions that he will show Lodge part of his message relating to the Monroe Doctrine.
1901-11-01
President Roosevelt praises Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf for his work in California regarding the treatment of Japanese immigrants. Roosevelt advocates a solution of restricting the movement of both Japanese and American citizens between the two countries. He recounts his discussion with the Japanese ambassador regarding the immigration of Japanese workers to the United States.
1906-11-27
Theodore Roosevelt informs C. H. Linville that he enjoyed his letter to the editor of the Sun. He goes on to criticize an article published by the Sun regarding a statement made by President Wilson. Roosevelt also comments on the press’ reactions to several of his own statements.
1917-01-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to King Haakon VII of Norway to thank him for his letter and says he saw Haakon’s son, Olaf, at Buckingham Palace. Roosevelt also mentions a speech he gave about Egypt, saying King George V of Great Britain enjoyed it.
1910-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks J. C. Lewis for his letter and enclosure.
1918-04-20
Calling card with message thanking Jesse Larrabee for his congratulations.
1904-11-12
William Sowden Sims writes to President Roosevelt to say he has recently become engaged to Anne Hitchcock.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Robert John Wynne about arranging a date for a meeting with Arthur Hamilton Lee.
1910-05-12
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear from Robert John Wynne. He notes that he appointed Wynne as Postmaster General and later Consul to Great Britain because he “needed in the public service a man of your high character and indomitable, aggressive courage.” Roosevelt looks forward to seeing Wynne in London and wonders if Wynne can arrange for him to meet Redmond. He asks whether it is alright for him to do so, as he does not know much about English politics.
1910-03-12