Dictated

Theodore Roosevelt is on his way to the steamer and can only dictate his reply to L. H. Bailey. Roosevelt appreciates Bailey’s clarity on the issue that “we must not confuse militarism and war for glory with adequate preparation for defense.” He agrees that there should not be over-development of the military establishment, preferring a small army, and implementing a universal training system.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-02-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-01-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Cochran, W F

Language

English

Theodore Roosevelt appeals to the citizens of Idaho to not allow themselves to be disenfranchised by a recent court ruling. The Republicans are using “trickery and chicanery” against the Progressive Party because they know they cannot succeed in a fair fight. Roosevelt encourages the men and women of Idaho to write in the names of Progressive candidates.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Meyer Lissner a copy of Roosevelt’s speeches in Boston and in Worcester. These speeches may be of some use in Lissner’s campaign in California.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-01

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt teasingly chastises Mrs. G. Watson French for not letting him know she and her family were in New York City. They are to inform him in advance next time so he can entertain them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Martha Berry’s letter to Frank Harper has arrived, but Harper accompanied Theodore Roosevelt on his Western trip and is therefore out of the office. Harper is expected to return to New York on September 11, at which time he will immediately be given Berry’s letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-09-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

Theodore Roosevelt sends his sympathy to F. Berkeley Smith and Mrs. Josephine Van Deventer Smith regarding the death of Francis Hopkinson Smith. Roosevelt is proud of his American citizenship because Francis Hopkinson Smith was an American.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-05-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Gutzon Borglum writes to Theodore Roosevelt about his frustration with President Wilson’s reaction to the sinking of the Lusitania. He mentions an article in the New York Times where Wilson mentioned that he does not care to arouse patriotic sentiment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-05-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Percy F. Montgomery recounts a preparatory visit he shared with Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, as Montgomery prepared to go West for cattle ranching. Montgomery sends Roosevelt a copy of La Vaquere, as it was going to be published. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-16

Creator(s)

Montgomery, Percy F

President Roosevelt informs Newland, Tarlton & Company that John Jay White has given him permission to use the .450 Rigby rifle which he left with the company. Roosevelt asks Newland, Tarlton & Company to make sure the rifle is in good condition and order some cartridges for it, as he hopes to have his son, Kermit Roosevelt, use it while they are hunting in Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on the political and electoral situation in Maryland, where he believes that William H. Taft will win by a slim majority. In some districts and counties, the Congressional candidates may outperform Taft, while in others, the reverse may be true. Of particular concern is the possibility that illiterate African Americans may inadvertently spoil ballots which have deliberately been made confusing.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-30

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

President Roosevelt is proud of, and was touched by, Henry Cabot Lodge’s speech. He gives his permission for Lodge to publish a telegram that Roosevelt had sent to him, or a letter that he had sent to Alston Gordon Dayton at any time he thinks it is necessary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is dictating this letter to Baron Estournelles de Constant in the presence of Secretary of State Elihu Root, who appreciates the Baron’s allusion to him in his letter. Although Roosevelt likes what Andrew Carnegie said about himself, he appreciated what he said about Root even more. Roosevelt sends his regards to the Baroness and notes that he and Estournelles de Constant share the view that “national greatness rests on a healthy family life.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

William Loeb informs Byrd Davenport that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt cannot invite any more people to her garden party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-13

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

President Roosevelt agrees with Reuben D. Silliman that the actions of the government are driven by “aggressiveness.” Rather, it is because the business of the country has become national. He will mention Silliman’s letter to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte to see whether the case can be argued again.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that he will have Frank H. Hitchcock come to see him about comments he had made against Taft’s candidacy for president. Roosevelt says William Loeb has the same suspicions Taft does, but on the other hand, an enclosed clipping reports Hitchcock being attacked for appearing to promote Taft’s candidacy. Roosevelt will appoint Taft’s selection for Quartermaster General, James Buchanan Aleshire. In a lengthy postscript, Roosevelt says he is annoyed with complaints that the construction of the Panama Canal is being mismanaged, and reminds Taft to send him information about John K. Beach.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt shares his amusement over Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte’s last letter and clipping that came with it. Roosevelt comments on the “delightful series of cranks” that Bonaparte has picked up and the “wealth of unconscious humor they display.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes to former Lieutenant Governor of New York Timothy L. Woodruff about placing Catholic nominees on the judiciary ticket in New York and suggests William J. Carr. Roosevelt does “not care a snap of my finger whether a man is Catholic or Protestant,” but wishes to “to do all in our power to get all citizens back of Hughes” in the upcoming election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt looks forward to seeing Alexander Lambert soon, and instructs him to show this letter to anyone who tries to stop him from visiting. Roosevelt also asks Lambert to visit a second time, as he has invited Secretary of War William H. Taft and Finley Peter Dunne to come for lunch, and knows that Lambert will be interested in meeting them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Alexander Lambert to bring a scalpel and freezing apparatus when he visits tomorrow, as he has a boil that he may need looked at. Roosevelt mentions that his son Archie is also somewhat unwell, and that he would like Lambert to examine him too. Roosevelt jokingly says, “Now, I guess you will be sorry that you are coming to pay us a visit! I am forcing you to combine business with pleasure.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919